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‘We can be compassionate without being permissive’: Chief Chris Leather Cobourg Police Service Chief Chris Leather discusses an enhanced and collaborative approach between the police service and the Town of Cobourg’s municipal bylaw enforcement team to restore order in public spaces and address repeat offences in Cobourg during a Tuesday presser. /Tim Burgess photo By reporter Natalie Hamilton Cobourg Police Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday, Aug.

A drug-trafficking probe has led to the alleged seizure of suspected cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia. /OPP photo By West Northumberland Independent staff Northumberland OPP says police have taken about 25 grams of suspected cocaine off the streets. According to OPP, two people were recently charged after a drug-trafficking probe led by the Peterborough/Northumberland community street crime unit, with help from OPP’s canine unit. On Thursday, Aug.

Cobourg Police Service station. /Sarah Hyatt photo By West Northumberland Independent staff Cobourg police say they’ve charged a 48-year-old Cobourg man with weapon and probation-related offences after patrol efforts in the downtown area. On Aug. 14, 2026, at about 3 p.m., while on general patrol, police said they observed an individual in the company of a person he was prohibited from associating with under the conditions of his probation order.

‘Obviously, we want to be recognized in the community as good people in a good organization again’ Ryan Ramsay is the Cobourg Cougars’ new president and general manager. /Alan Rivett photo By sports correspondent Alan Rivett Surveying the scene from a vantage point above the rink, Cobourg Cougars president and general manager Ryan Ramsay is buoyed by what he saw unfolding on the ice below as training camp opened at the Cobourg Community Centre (CCC) on Aug. 20.

Residents living behind the former YMCA want the county to take their safety concerns seriously. (Lee Griffi Photo) Lee Griffi, Editor Several neighbours of the former Woodstock YMCA have gone public about their fears over Oxford County choosing the site as a Homelessness Support Centre.

The alley behind the former Hakim Optical store is a regular spot for illegal dumping in the downtown core. This photo was taken on Aug. 25. (Lee Griffi Photo) Lee Griffi, Editor Woodstock City Council has voted to have staff compile a report on illegal garbage dumping in the city, but any changes to the system would need to be approved at the Oxford County level.

Aaron Gorlick. (Contributed Photo) Lee Griffi, Editor Aaron Gorlick is turning 54 this year. He has three children, two dogs and a few cats, and he wants to be the next mayor of Woodstock. “We live in the historic northwest corner of Woodstock in a beautiful old Queen Anne replica built nearly 150 years ago.

Louie D’Orazio. (Contributed Photo) Lee Griffi, Editor Louie D’Orazio has lived in Ingersoll since 2002 with his wife Paula. The couple have six children and 14 grandchildren. He is a retired engineering professional with four degrees, including a Ph.D., and is the author of several published works. “I have been to more than 1,000 classic rock concerts and was even an extra in the movie Detroit Rock City. My wife and I spend as much time as possible with our family and my parents.

Kurt Sutherland. (Contributed Photo) Lee Griffi, Editor Kurt Sutherland was born and raised in Woodstock and works as a Quality Assurance & Fleet Specialist at Execulink Telecom, a local Internet Service Provider. On the home front, he is blessed with a wonderful blended family of five children and eight grandchildren—all of whom live in Oxford County. “Giving back to the community has always been a core part of who I am.

Connie Lauder. (Contributed Photo) Lee Griffi, Editor Connie Lauder has served the people of the Friendly City for nearly 18 years, and she’s hoping to make it 22. She has served on many Boards and Committees, including approximately 10 months last term performing mayoral duties. “This term I have served as an alternate at county council.