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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kim Rudd, former Ontario Liberal MP and entrepreneur, dies at 66
Kim Rudd, a former Liberal MP who represented a southern Ontario riding, has died.
Canada
Mar 14
Cobourg downtown road closures planned for ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ filming
The public will be able to access the front of Victoria Hall during breaks in filming. The flag on the front of Victoria Hall will be changed to a Union Jack flag for filming.
Entertainment
Jan 24
Total solar eclipse: Where the best views in Ontario are expected to be
While a partial eclipse will be seen across much of Ontario, a total eclipse will occur on Monday in areas mainly along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from Windsor to Cornwall.
Canada
Apr 5
2 arrested, 1 sought following distraction theft at Cobourg business: police
Cobourg police released a surveillance image of a person they're still seeking after they say a woman's wallet was stolen during a 'distraction theft' last week.
Crime
Jan 23