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Video – Dangerous Stunt Caught on Video in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGOdRBq7s9U A dangerous stunt caught on video could have ended with serious injury or criminal charges in Cobourg on Tuesday,
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Two Drivers Charged with Impaired Driving (Names Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Break In, Wire Stolen, Pedestrian Struck
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 329 calls for service over a period stretching from 5:00
Video – Senseless Act of Vandalism in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaminYUK7Nk More senseless vandalism in Cobourg as two food trucks were spraypainted. The damage to the food trucks was discovered on
Peterborough County OPP – Drowning in Kawartha Highlands Signature Park
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with EMS and Fire responded to
Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
On July 30, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized
Northumberland OPP – Brighton Man Charged with Assault, Uttering Threats (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a disturbance
Northumberland OPP – Carrying Place Woman Charged with Careless Driving Causing Death x2 (No Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual as a result of
Peterborough Police – Suspect Arrested in Arson (No Name Released)
A 29-year-old North York woman is facing an arson charge after a fire March 2, 2024. After a four-month investigation,
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Stolen Motorcycle, Suspended Driver
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 104 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
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Local Paramedic Union of Northumberland County Posts About Emergency Department Delays at NHH
OPSEU Local 381 of the Professional Paramedics of Northumberland County posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 concerning emergency room
Belleville Police Service Highlights Growing Challenges with Provincial Offences Act
The Belleville Police Service is raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoHbmxOv44 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their annual Christmas Concert at Anglican Church on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was
Northumberland Players Entertain Empire Crossing Residents
On Sunday afternoon, December 14th, seven Northumberland Players arrived at the Empire Crossing Retirement Residence, set themselves up in
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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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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Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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