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Category: Police Blotter
Kawartha Lakes OPP – Highway 35 Closure Due to Collision
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Hwy 35 for a
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Facing Charge Utter Threats (No Name Released)
An 18-year-old Cobourg man faces charges after a police investigation into uttering threats. On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Police commenced
Quinte West OPP – Three Impaired Investigations Over One Weekend (Names Released)
Occurrences all took place in November The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges for
Northumberland OPP – Trenton Youth Facing Charges Resulting from Collision
On November 5, 2023, at approximately 5:53 a.m., the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to
Quinte West OPP – Two People Killed in Collision
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision. On November 5, 2023, at
Peterborough County OPP – Motorcycle Strikes Residence in Norwood
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to a serious
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Charged After Traffic Stop (Name Released)
A traffic stop resulted in the driver being charged for possession of a controlled substance. On November 5, 2023, members
Update – Northumberland OPP – Brampton Truck Driver Charged with Possession of Stolen Vehicles (Name Released)
(COBOURG, ON) - On November 2, 2023, at approximately 10:46 p.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario
Northumberland OPP – Commercial Motor Vehicle Complaint Leads to Multiple Charges (Name Released)
(ALNWICK-HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP, ON) - On November 2, 2023, at approximately 11:23 a.m., the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
Cobourg Police – Scam Alert
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) advises citizens to be cautious of a scam targeting renters currently circulating in the
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Video – Taking A Golf Break In Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fS4t4BfRAA Friends spent a few minutes driving a few golf balls in Victoria Park on Thursday, June 18, 2026 around
Social Service Agencies Respond to Cobourg Mayor
In response to a public letter issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding the proposed Cobourg Parks Master Plan,
NHH Foundation Announces Most Successful Year to Date
A year of extraordinary generosity and community support made the 2025-26 fiscal year the most successful in the history
Lakelands Public Health Marks First Year of Operations Following Historic Merger
Lakelands Public Health marks its first year of operations following the historic merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead