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Year: 2025
Kawartha Lakes Police Officer Charged in Connection to Off-Duty Incident
A member of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police in connection to
Peterborough County OPP – Advising of Possible Paving Scam
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising community members to be cautious of a
City of Belleville Transit Fare to Increase Starting July 1
Belleville Transit would like to advise riders that the fees for monthly passes will increase starting July 1: · Monthly
Enhancements Planned for Cobourg Transit Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Next week's Cobourg council meeting agenda will include a recommendation from council's Public Works, Planning and
Northumberland OPP – Municipality of Brighton Man Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a single-vehicle
OPP – Police Seize More Than $4 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Bobcaygeon (Names Released)
More than $4 million in illegal cannabis plants, clones and processed cannabis bud seized and three people charged following
Durham Police – Fatal Fire in Pickering Has Been Ruled a Homicide
Investigators have ruled the death of a female in a residential fire in Pickering a homicide. On June 11, 2025,
Northumberland County Council Directs Operational Changes to Shelter Services
Northumberland County Council today passed a motion directing changes to the operation of the emergency shelter and warming/cooling hub
Video – Active Shooter Training at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1l0uTl-R04 A dramatic scene took place at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Thankfully it was all training. Cobourg Police
Video – Cobourg Police Service Introduces Trespass Authority Agent Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhlJox1Arw The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is pleased to announce the modernization of the Trespass Authority Agent Program, aimed at
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Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Video – “I Didn’t Know” — Angler Caught in Port Hope Fishing Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anaJbAhC7C4 It was a beautiful Friday afternoon in Port Hope, with salmon making their annual journey up the Ganaraska River. But
Video – Photo Gallery – A Beautiful Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH-zP_iihQE With summer quickly drawing to a close, Cobourg’s waterfront offered a picture-perfect evening to enjoy the pier, the lake
Cobourg Mayor Says “Enough is Enough” After Woman Steps on Needle at Cobourg Beach
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland says an incident that left a local woman facing a $1,300 medical
In My Opinion: A Day at “Our” Beach Turns Into a Nightmare
(Today's Northumberland file photo) There is something profoundly wrong when a family can go to Victoria Beach for a day
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Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Birthday Celebration Turns Into Frightening Rice Lake Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhxazzquFI Three friends from Toronto came to Northumberland County to celebrate a 21st birthday. Instead, they ended up fighting to
Video – Photo Gallery – Rice Lake Challenge Surpasses $500,000 Mark in Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b3dX9OXOI What started 18 years ago as a personal tribute to two brothers has now become a remarkable fundraising legacy. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Jacks Look for Redemption Against Scarborough at OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6yN9Dw9DcA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyKmqT2q2IQ Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks will get another shot at Scarborough Sunday as they battle to stay alive
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
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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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Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Capture Ontario Baseball Association Senior C Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO0L-nDAF4 Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers baseball team put an end to a long provincial championship drought this past
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Jacks Fall to London in OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVGIbByKBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Ze48FXgk Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under team battled its way through the Ontario Baseball Association championship weekend before
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Still in Contention as OBA Senior C Championship Wraps Up in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjdGb_ROu4 Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The hometown Port Hope Flyers are still chasing an Ontario Baseball Association Senior C championship as the