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UPDATE – Peterborough Police Homicide
A 73-year-old Peterborough area man has been arrested and charged with the first degree murder of his 70-year-old wife
Homicide – City of Kawartha Lakes OPP
On Sunday August 19, 2018 at approximately 9:25 a.m., officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the
Ontario Announces Cannabis Retail Model
Combination of online and regulated private retail will prioritize child safety and work to eliminate the illegal market TORONTO —
‘Buck-a-Beer Challenge’ for brewers to lower prices in time for Labour Day
PICTON — Beer fans across Ontario can officially start counting down the days until the return of 'Buck-a-Beer', the
New MPP Rolls Up His Sleeves
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Within three weeks of being named Ontario's Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities,
Minister’s Statement Regarding Hydro One
TORONTO — Today, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Greg Rickford released the following statement: "Our government was elected
Vapor Advocates of Ontario Thank Provincial Government For Pausing Changes to the Smoke Free Ontario Act
Vapor Advocates of Ontario (VAO) would like to take this opportunity to thank the provincial government for pausing the
Premier Ford Announces Parliamentary Assistant Assignments as Part of Ontario’s Government for the People June 29, 2018
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford today announced Parliamentary Assistants each of whom will hold special responsibilities as part of
Premier-Designate Doug Ford will build Memorial to Honour Canadian Heroes of the War in Afghanistan
TORONTO — Premier-Designate Doug Ford today committed to building Ontario's first provincial public memorial to honour Canadian heroes of the war
Premier-Designate Doug Ford Commits to Protecting Jobs at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
PICKERING — Today, Premier-Designate Doug Ford confirmed his commitment to keeping the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in operation until 2024.
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Video – Construction Continues on Trent Port Marina Breakwater Replacement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khw0gpKZ9Y4 Work continues on the replacement project of a new breakwater system being installed by the Trent Port Marina in
Video – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto – Worth the Visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvvdLOdI2pg No matter what your age is, Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto is worth the visit. Living east of Toronto it couldn’t
Video – First Heavy Rain of the Season Causes Minor Flooding in Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dciOyBpgViU The first rain storm of the year caused minor flooding in the area on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The deluge
Grateful Community Gathers for An Evening With Marie
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A grateful community will gather from far and wide April 19 for An Evening
Breaking News – Vehicle Fire Heavily Damages Home in Brighton
A home in Brighton was heavily damaged by fire that started in a vehicle and spread to the home
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Video – Warkworth Maple Syrup Sugar Festival Brings In the Crowds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-m1JDGtqP4 The sap may have not been flowing due to the cold weather but that didn’t stop people from attending
In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
- Crime
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 Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March
Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,
Cobourg Cougars Trail OJHL Playoff Series 2-0
The Cobourg Cougars are down two games to none in their Ontario Junior Hockey League opening round playoff series following
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out