Cobourg

• Owner arrested after he ‘directs’ dog to attack woman in Cobourg, Ont.: police

  Police say early Sunday a woman was found with several dog bite wounds and was transported to hospital. The incident began as an altercation between the victim and a dog owner.

  Crime

  Jul 8, 2024
  
• Northumberland County aims to open homeless shelter in Cobourg in September

  Northumberland County and the Town of Cobourg are working on provisions for the emergency shelter including 24/7 onsite security and it will not have a safe injection site.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2024
  
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• Police issue warning after man charged with sexual assault, abduction in Port Hope, Ont.

  The Port Hope Police Service and the Cobourg Police Service launched a joint investigation that led to the arrest of a man from Baltimore, Ont., just north of Cobourg.

  Crime

  May 31, 2024
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• Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer

  Mayor Lucas Cleveland says the decision to not staff Victoria Beach with lifeguard services again this summer will save the town between $140,000 to $150,000.

  Health

  May 28, 2024
• Woman pulled knife during assault at encampment, Cobourg police say

  Cobourg police early Friday responded to a reported assault at an encampment in which a woman with a knife allegedly threatened an individual.

  Crime

  May 24, 2024
• Cobourg police Dynamic Patrol reports 27 arrests, 9 overdoses downtown in May

  The Dynamic Patrol is part of the service's Spring 2024 Downtown Community Safety Action Plan with a focus on patrols in the downtown area, surrounding neighbourhoods and parks. 

  Crime

  May 23, 2024
• Northumberland Hills Hospital launches new palliative and supportive care division

  Dr. Francesco Mulé has been named head of service for a new palliative and supportive care division at Northumberland Hills Hospital which has a six-bed palliative care unit.

  Health

  May 7, 2024
• 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, 2024
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• 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, 2024
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• 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, 2024