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OPP Long Weekend Traffic/Fatalities With Close to 14,700 Charges
It was a tragic Victoria Day long weekend in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions, with four people killed in
Northumberland OPP – Busy Long Weekend – Four Charged with Impaired Driving (Names Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged seven individuals including four for
Peterborough Police Service – Incidents Include Assault Arrest, Break and Enter Arrest, Impaired Arrest (No Names Given)
Calls for Service: (May 17 at 8:00am – May 18 at 8:00am) 108 (May 18 at 8:00am – May 19 at
Belleville Police Service – Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation (No Name Released)
On the 21st of May at 1:28am, members of the Belleville Police Service’s Uniform Division responded to a residence
Video – Numerous Break-Ins Overnight in Bewdley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyQHZW_Kgj4 Northumberland OPP are investigating after a series of break-ins in Bewdley on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. It’s believed at least
Cobourg Police – Dynamic Patrol Leads to Theft, Possession of Property and Breach of Probation Arrest (Name Released)
Since May 1, 2024, the 2024 Downtown Action Plan comprises a series of proactive crime prevention measures alongside ongoing
Cobourg Police – Dynamic Patrol Leads to Possession of Stolen Property Arrest (Name Released)
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Since May 1, 2024, the 2024 Downtown Action Plan comprises a series of proactive crime prevention
Video – Cobourg Police – $50,000 Worth of Stolen Shopping Carts Recovered – 53 Carts Recovered at Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmJaTKCcCrM Since May 1, 2024, the 2024 Downtown Action Plan comprises a series of proactive crime prevention measures alongside ongoing
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Mischief
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 97 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Port Hope Police – Cobourg Man Charged Impaired (No Name Released)
A 49-year-old Cobourg male was arrested and charged after he was found passed out in his vehicle in a
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Time To Get Your Casino Royale Tickets
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Community Care Northumberland reminds everyone that Feb. 12 is fast approaching – the date of their
Northumberland Hills Hospital Invites Public Input on Master Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital has announced Jan. 28 (5 PM) as the date of its third virtual
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Cobourg Fire Department Responds Cobourg Police Station for Reports of a Structure Fire
Cobourg Fire Department were called to the Cobourg Police Station on Monday, January 19, 2026 for reports of a
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
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