Cobourg police probe ‘targeted event’ at residence
The Cobourg Police Service say around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to an incident at a home on Alexandria Drive, in the town's northeast end.
Crime
Apr 19
1 arrested, firearms seized from Cobourg residence: police
Police on Sunday evening responded to a disturbance at a residence in the area of Burnham and Burwash streets. They say several unregistered firearms were found in the home.
Crime
Apr 22
Police investigate body discovered in Cobourg, Ont.
Aound 12:30 p.m. Monday, police attended the area of Victoria and Furnace streets near the Northumberland Curling Club for reports a man who was found with vital signs absent.
Crime
Apr 15
Man with invalid ticket refuses to disembark train in Cobourg, Ont., police say
The Cobourg Police Service say an Ottawa man refused to identify himself and disembark a Via Rail train when asked by staff. Police determined he was wanted in other jurisdictions.
Crime
Apr 10
1 arrested following fire behind Cobourg, Ont., businesses: police
Around 6 a.m. on April 17, emergency crews responded to a report of a fire behind several businesses on Strathy Road. No injuries were reported.
Crime
Apr 19
Ontario Human Rights Commission ‘concerned’ with Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
The town's emergency care establishment bylaw requires shelters to be licenced, provide 24-7 security, regular maintenance, a 24/7 contact for issues and have insurance.
Politics
Apr 10
Northumberland County begins review of policing services
The Town of Cobourg says it has passed motions to preclude it from participating in a review of policing services throughout Northumberland County.
Canada
Apr 22
Spraying mace substance in Cobourg, Ont. leads to 1 arrest: police
Police say witnesses in the east end of town reported a man spraying a "mace-like" substance during a dispute on Tuesday evening.
Crime
Apr 3
3 dead following County Road 45 collision north of Cobourg, Ont.
Around 11:30 p.m. Thursday emergency crews responded to a collision on County Road 45 near Beagle Club Road. OPP say both drivers and a passenger died. Two others were injured.
Traffic
Mar 29
Northumberland County prepares for total solar eclipse
Northumberland County officials expect visitors on April 8 to pack Victoria Beach in Cobourg and the waterfront in Port Hope, Brighton, Grafton and Colborne.
Canada
Apr 2
Cobourg police, firefighters’ hockey game to support Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Battle for the Badgers charity hockey game between Cobourg police and firefighters will take place on March 23 at the Cobourg Community Centre.
Sports
Mar 5
Former Cobourg school principal charged with historical sexual assault on student
The former school principal was previously convicted in 1993 of sexual assault involving a boy who was a student. He faces a new charge over the same timeframe of 1988 to 1991.
Crime
Mar 4
Sobeys won’t reopen grocery store in Colborne, Ont., following May 2023 fire
An early morning fire on May 24, 2024, destroyed the village's only grocery store and also damaged adjoining businesses.
Economy
Apr 25
Cobourg youths won’t face criminal charges for TikTok door kicking challenge
Cobourg police say the two youth were identified as suspects will face extrajudicial measures and sanctions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as opposed to criminal charges.
Crime
Feb 15
Northumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence
A survey of 2,800 residents showed 66 per cent used Train 651 to get to work and 96 per cent said they would use the service if it resumed. The service returns May 27.
Economy
May 2
New CT scanner to be installed at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Installation of the new CT scanner will begin on Feb. 14 and is expected to be completed in April. Patients requiring an urgent scan can go to hospitals in Peterborough or Cobourg.
Economy
Feb 14
Time-lapse: Peterborough, Ont., during the total solar eclipse
A time-lapse video from the Global Peterborough tower cam, recorded from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Canada
Apr 8
Early bird train between Ottawa and Toronto returns with Kingston stop: Via Rail
The new early bird train is scheduled to start running May 27.
Traffic
Apr 30
3 Toronto suspects arrested after thefts at Cobourg, Port Hope businesses
On Wednesday, Cobourg police responded to a theft in progress at a downtown business and learned three suspects were also connected to a theft earlier in Port Hope.
Crime
Feb 8
Ontario raising speed limits on some highways, including parts of 401
The province says that when the changes take effect roughly 36 per cent of its highway network will have a speed limit of 110 km/h.
Traffic
Apr 24
