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Category: Police Blotter
OPP Calls For Enhanced Impaired Driving Enforcement
Increases in impaired driving occurrences are prompting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enhance its impaired driving enforcement efforts,
Peterborough County OPP – Serious Collision Closes County Road 507
(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) - Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and
Video – Third GoFundMe Started for Victim of Thursday Nights Collision North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LonA7ax2w A third GoFundMe has been started for the third victim in a horrific collision north of Cobourg on Thursday,
Video – Another GoFundMe Started for One of Three Victims Killed in Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LonA7ax2w A GoFundMe has been started for another victim of a tragic collision that killed three people on Thursday, March
Video – GoFundMe Started For One of Victims of Deadly Collision North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LonA7ax2w The community is in shock after three people were killed in a tragic collision on Thursday, March 28, 2024
OPP – Know Before You Go: Demonstration Activity
Ensure Demonstrations Remain Lawful, Peaceful and Safe The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public of the importance of
Breaking News – Three People Killed in Head-On Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal two vehicle collision in Alnwick-Haldimand
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg
Cobourg Police – Ajax Man Charged with Theft (No Name Released)
A 35-year-old Ajax man was arrested for theft after police responded to a call Monday morning. On Monday, March 25,
Cobourg/Port Hope Police Polar Plunge 2024 Takes Place Thursday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkS-85j6G20 The countdown has begun for the 2024 Cobourg/Port Hope Police Polar Plunge in support of special Olympics Ontario. It’s the
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KPRDSB Reviews Enrolment, Revenue and Funding Information As Part of Budget Discussions
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustees today, sitting as the Budget Committee, began reviewing a proposed budget for
Jedi Cleveland Appears at Eye2Eye Film Festival
Obi-Wan Kenobi (aka Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland) gets set to do battle in front of Victoria Hall. Cleveland dressed up
Video – Fog Envelopes Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWjaeemF3WU Fog enveloped Cobourg Harbour on Monday (June 9, 2025) evening. Walking out on the west pier, the thick fog made
Breaking News – Video – Early Detection of Lithium Ion Battery Fire Credited with Saving Port Hope Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIgWJxJ1PYQ The Chief of the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services said early detection of a lithium ion battery fire
HKPR District Health Unit Launches the 2025 Beach Water Monitoring Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Know before you go. Check before you swim. Stay safe this summer. As summer draws near, the
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Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
Video – Northumberland Pride Shines in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC_8Pdtb5TA Northumberland Pride festivities took over Cobourg on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, but for the
Video – Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride Passes Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7M-0OHnM Approximately 1,000 motorcycles thundered through Northumberland County on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The “Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride department from the
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
- 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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Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports