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Quinte West OPP – Newcastle Resident Charged with Stunt Driving
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist due to excessive speed. On Tuesday
Northumberland OPP – Snowmobiler Rescued on Rice Lake
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On February 17, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m. police received a report of a snowmobile operator
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Cramahe Resident Charged with Fail to Leave Premises, Brantford Woman Charged with Impaired Driving
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and are investigating a number of incidents reported
Update – Transport Driver Charged Under the Highway Traffic Act After Hitting Firetruck
On February 16, 2025, at around 5:20 a.m. OPP were already on the scene of a collision on Highway
Video – A Perfect Day for the Castleton Cup Pond Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhYIWRRpZYc It was the perfect Canadian winters day for the annual Castleton Cup Pond Hockey Tournament on Monday, February 17,
Video – Wheels of Transport Catch Fire Shutting Down Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9fb_fpJ0lU The westbound lanes of Highway 401 were shut down west of Colborne after the rear wheels of a commercial
Video – Confusion Over EDR Causes Traffic Congestion in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajRWxBa007Y It's not the first time a road in Hamilton Township was closed because motorists don't follow Emergency Detour Routes
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
Video – Northumberland-Peterborough South Liberal Candidate Says After Six Years It’s Time For A Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_fKiUnCMk Liberal candidate Dorothy Noronha said she’s running to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South because
Update to Cobourg Tax Bill Payment Cycle
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of changes to the payment cycle for Town of Cobourg
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Video – Another Day, Another Wrong-Way Driver in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EFu3rkCMDU Another day, another wrong-way driver in Cobourg. As reported numerous times by Today’s Northumberland, there appears to be an ongoing
Video – Photo Gallery – Sprinkler System Helps Contain Fire at Cobourg Industrial Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1aOH8hSdRw Cobourg Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon after an automatic alarm led firefighters to a building
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Northumberland Election Slates Reflect Change in the Wind
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The deadline for nominating a candidate in the October municipal elections has passed, and the winds
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP Hosts Summer Camp Youth Day Focused on Learning, Trust and Community Connections
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3-ZEghhhw About 65 children from the Township of Hamilton Summer Camp spent the day with local first responders on August
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Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Brings Anglers to Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0428pjYPjWo The annual salmon run has officially begun, with salmon now making their way into creeks and waterways throughout Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The