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Category: Police Blotter
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Investigating Structure Fire
On February 6th, 2025, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along
Quinte West OPP – Youth Charged in Incident at Quinte West School
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a young person in relation to an
Durham Regional Police – Additional Charges Laid in Death of Resident at Assisted Living Facility
Additional charges have been laid in the death of a 79-year-old resident in the care of an assisted living
Peterborough Police – Windsor Murder Suspect Arrested in Peterborough (Name Released)
The Windsor Police Service, in collaboration with the Peterborough Police Service, has arrested a 19-year-old suspect for first-degree murder
OPP and Peterborough Police Seize Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Cocaine (Name Released)
A Peterborough resident is facing drug-related charges following a joint investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Peterborough
Belleville Police Service – Woman Arrested on Warrant (Name Released)
On the 4th of February at 3:42pm, members of the Belleville Police Community Resource Unit were conducting general patrol
Cobourg Police – Distraction Theft
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) encourages the public to take precautions after receiving a report of a distraction theft in
Northumberland OPP – Suspended Driver Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged another driver with impaired on Highway
Peterborough Police – Peterborough Man Charged with Numerous Criminal Offences (No Name Released)
A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing fifteen (15) charges after an incident Sunday. On Sunday, February 2, 2025, officers were
Breaking News – Video – Transport Driver Facing Numerous HTA Charges After Hitting Firetruck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1D9ceFNXh0 Northumberland OPP have charged a Scarborough transport driver with numerous offences relating to a fail to remain collision involving
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Holiday Season News From The Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison The “Joy of Giving” is the final show of the 2026
Northumberland County Seeking Volunteers to Support Winter Warming Room
Northumberland County will open its overnight Winter Warming Room tonight, November 2, for people in need. As this service
Ontario Supports Grand Reopening of Wesleyville Church and Schoolhouse Upgrades
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants totalling $176,900 support church restoration and historic schoolhouse improvements in Wesleyville Village MPP David Piccini joined
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Neighbour Alerts Homeowner to Fire on D’Arcy Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_JXsjsXzg A quick-thinking neighbour who noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof of a Cobourg home helped alert the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Photo Gallery – Fleming College Paramedic Students Gain Hands-On Experience During Vehicle Extrication Training in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk3eu1rtDZQ Twenty-five students from Sir Sandford Fleming College’s Paramedic Program got a hands-on lesson in what it takes to work
Video – Photo Gallery – Members of the Canadian Coast Guard and Military Conduct Search and Rescue Training Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vyQaabBL_4 What an incredible sight on the waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg. On Monday, October 26, 2026, members of
Video – Lucas Cleveland Re-Elected Cobourg Mayor as Adam Bureau Wins Deputy Mayor Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-wxTsae1g Cleveland secures second term with 4,524 votes as voters elect three new councillors and send a message to town
Video – Photo Gallery – World Snooker Champion Cliff Thorburn Delights Legion Members in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrU4Dzkgv8 ‘The Grinder’ shares stories from a legendary career, performs trick shots and reflects on a lifetime in snooker A world
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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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West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more
Undefeated Northumberland Stars, Brighton Vikings Set to Meet Friday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Two undefeated teams from neighbouring communities will put their perfect Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League records
Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday