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The Cobourg Police Service would like to inform the media and public that due to unforeseen circumstances the press conference scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, regarding the Cobourg Police Service’s enhanced approach to addressing repeat harm and restoring order in the community has been postponed and will be rescheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, […] The post Cobourg Police – Public…
Cobourg Police Service is investigating after responding to a fire early Thursday morning. On August 20, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., police responded to a report of a fire at the south end of Durham Street in Cobourg. Officers arrived and located a piece of furniture that was on fire. Police were able to extinguish […] The post Cobourg Police – Investigating Suspicious Fire appeared first on…
A Bewdley man is facing multiple charges after police conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday. On August 19, 2026, at approximately 11:35 a.m., while on general patrol in the area of Ballantine Street and Division Street in Cobourg, police observed what was believed to be a gas-powered scooter being operated on the roadway in violation […] The post Cobourg Police – Bewdley Man Facing Multiple…
(Photos 1. Mike Leblanc 2. Cathy Andrus shortly after her arrest in 2009) Nearly 16 years after Mike Leblanc was brutally murdered inside his Port Hope home, his daughter says the nightmare never really ended. Now, Tina Walters and her family are once again fighting to keep the woman convicted of killing her father from […] The post Exclusive – Video – Family Fights to Keep Father’s Killer Out of…
A major investment in skilled trades training is coming to Port Hope, with the Ontario government committing $9.8 million toward the construction of a new millwright training centre. The new facility, led by UBC Millwright Local 2309, is expected to train 2,550 apprentices, journeypersons and new entrants over the next five years, helping prepare workers […] The post Video – Photo Gallery –…
A Cobourg business owner says he was stunned after receiving a $175 ticket for littering Thursday morning — after he says he moved garbage that was not his from outside his business to the sidewalk by Victoria Park so it could be collected. Tim Horgan, owner of ZAP Records at the corner of King Street […] The post Video – $175 Cobourg Business Owner Vows to Fight Littering Ticket appeared first on…
Members of the media and public are invited to attend a press conference hosted by the Cobourg Police Service, where Chief Chris Leather will announce the Service’s enhanced approach to addressing repeat harm and restoring order in the community. Event Details Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Venture13 Lecture Hall 739 D’Arcy […] The post Public Invited to Press Conference…
The annual salmon run has officially begun, with salmon now making their way into creeks and waterways throughout Cobourg and Port Hope. The arrival of the fish marks the beginning of one of the most anticipated times of year for local anglers, as salmon push upstream from Lake Ontario in search of spawning grounds. Over […] The post Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Brings Anglers to Cobourg and…
It was a special day at Beyond the Blue Box in Cobourg on Wednesday, August 19, as three outstanding young people were recognized with scholarships supporting their education and future goals. Katia Legakis and Brodie Johnson were each presented with the Syd Chatwood Memorial Scholarship for Inclusion, while Megan Stokes received the Beyond the Blue […] The post Beyond the Blue Box Celebrates 2026…
The Mill Golf Course has made significant changes to the ninth hole for the remainder of the golf season after an increase in golf balls landing on the course’s patio and a recent incident in which a ball travelled as far as Elgin Street and smashed a vehicle windshield. In a notice to golfers, The […] The post The Mill Golf Course Moves Hole 9 Tees After Golf Ball Hits Vehicle on Elgin Street…
Theft, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply A 31-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police responded to a report of theft. On August 18, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., police responded to the area of Burke Street and Mathew Street in Cobourg following a report that contractor’s tools had been stolen […] The post Cobourg Police – Incidents Include, Theft, Fail to…
A Cobourg woman confined to a wheelchair says she has been effectively trapped inside her apartment for nearly three months after the accessible entrance to her building was damaged by a vehicle. Pam Wilkin lives on the second floor of the apartment building at 86 Munroe Street with Jon Adams. Since a vehicle struck the […] The post Video – Cobourg Woman Says She Feels Like a Prisoner After…
On August 18, 2026, Belleville Police received more than 10 non-emergency 911 calls from the same male. The individual was warned about the misuse of emergency communications; however, the calls continued. During the investigation, officers also learned that the male had contacted Paramedic Services multiple times over 24 hours, requesting transportation to hospital despite having […] The post…
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) can confirm that the pilot who was reported missing after failing to return to Oshawa Executive Airport has been located deceased following an extensive multi-agency search effort in the City of Kawartha Lakes. On August 14, 2026, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) requested OPP assistance in searching for an […] The post Breaking News – OPP Locate…
Rooftop Beehive & Pollinator Garden Initiative Belleville commercial hub transforms rooftop and grounds into a thriving pollinator sanctuary and mental wellness space for First Responders and Veterans. In celebration of World Honey Bee Day, Quinte Mall and Operation BeeStrong are proud to announce a major multi-phase environmental and community mental wellness initiative launching for the […] The…
(Today’s Northumberland file photo) Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2026 annual general meeting and conference. “Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be back here in Ottawa with all of you for the 2026 AMO Conference. I want to thank Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for hosting us here […] The post Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2026 AMO…
