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OPP Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting at Turkey Point
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
The OPP Expresses Gratitude for Community Support Following the Loss of Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is expressing its sincere gratitude to the communities served by the Northumberland OPP Detachment,
Durham Regional Police – Male Arrested After Driving Stolen School Bus While Impaired in Ajax (Name Released)
A male is facing numerous charges following a collision in a stolen school bus while impaired in Ajax. On Monday,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Theft (No Name Released)
Man faces charges after police respond to shoplifting. On May 11, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., police responded to a
Peterborough County OPP – Cyclist Run Off Road by Motorcycle
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a call where a cyclist had
Northumberland OPP – Weekend Incidents Include, Impaired Charge, Highway 401 Collision, Traffic Enforcement
Impaired Charge On May 9, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle unable to maintain
Northumberland OPP – Youths Charged with Break and Enter, Mischief
On May 9, 2026, shortly after 11:50 p.m., officers responded to an alarm activation at a school in Campbellford.
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Drug Arrest and Impaired Charge (No Names Released)
Drug Arrest A 51-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing several drug charges after he was spotted in
Durham Region Police – Suspicious Fire in Pickering
Police are requesting the public’s assistance following a suspicious residential fire in Pickering. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately
Durham Region Police – Male Arrested for Arson in Oshawa (Name Released)
A male is facing charges after starting a fire inside of an Oshawa residence. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at
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Video – Minor Fire at Material Recovery Facility in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBL54_9qmCk Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department responded to the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road just north of Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Ready, Set, Prep! Fire Chiefs Take the 72-Hour Disaster Dining Challenge
On May 7, Fire Chiefs from throughout Northumberland faced off in a ‘Disaster Dining Challenge’ in recognition of Emergency
Lakelands Public Health Advising of Potential Chickenpox (Varicella) Exposure at PRHC
Lakelands Public Health is notifying the public of a potential exposure to chickenpox (varicella) at the Peterborough Regional Health
The OPP Expresses Gratitude for Community Support Following the Loss of Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is expressing its sincere gratitude to the communities served by the Northumberland OPP Detachment,
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Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Residents Get Sneak Peek at Summer Flowers During Greenhouse Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrGq4-OGQ More than 100 people toured Cobourg’s municipal greenhouses on Saturday for an annual open house showcasing the flowers and
Video – Photo Gallery – Barn Fire Causes Over $1 Million Damage in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7i7hIhwkkU Damage is estimated at more than $1 million following a massive barn fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Saturday, May
Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this