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Ontario Provincial Police – Road Deaths Linked to Aggressive Drivers Reaches 10-Year High
OPP releases 2021 Traffic Data (ORILLIA, ON) - Speeding was among the more prevalent behaviours to wreak havoc on Ontario
Ontario Making it Easier to Access Electric Vehicle Chargers
Province Investing in Charging Infrastructure to Support Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Industry The Ontario government is providing $91 million to help
Veteran Criminal Defence Lawyer States There Is A “Crisis In Policing in Ontario”
A criminal defence lawyer with over two-decades of experience states there is a "crisis in policing" in Ontario. Alan Richter
HKPR District Health Unit COVID Dashboard is Changing
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland COVID-19 has evolved a lot over two years, and the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health
Replacement of Downtown Heritage Streetlight Fixtures and Poles in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that a contractor will commence the work of replacing downtown
Update – Northumberland OPP – Name of Accused and Deceased Passenger in Fatal Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pej8H-AF4C8 On March 19th 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Spring Is In The Air Near Grafton
Spring seems to be in the air south of Grafton with a number of waterfowl spotted on Sunday, March
Cobourg Police Service Will Transition to a Mask-Friendly Environment
Mask will be optional for visitors to the Cobourg Police Service starting March 21 As of Monday, March 21, 2021,
Cobourg Fire Department Holds Annual Ice Water Training and Rescue at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXx2D11Gz4s Members of the Cobourg Fire Department held their annual ice water training at the Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, March
Breaking News – Northumberland OPP – Charges Laid in Fatal Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLCRoBHh-Pg Members of Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on scene investigating a fatal collision involving
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Update – CN Officials Say Trains Had “Mechanical Issues” in Colborne
A CN Rail spokesperson said that two trains had "mechanical issues in Colborne starting on Sunday, November 2, 2025. “At
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Experiencing Game 7 From Outside the Rogers Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9dGAmWvcw It just wasn’t in the cards for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. But taking the World Series to Game
Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
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Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2