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OPP Introduces New Towing/Storage Operator Service Application/Requirements
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is implementing changes to its Provincial Tow Program that affect how Tow & Storage
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Charged in Grandparent Scam
One male suspect is facing charges after defrauding victims in a Grandparent Scam. On Thursday, August 18, 2022,
Two People Taken to Hospital Following Collision at Comfort Inn in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBZh7zIZ6r0 Two people were taken to hospital following a collision at the Comfort Inn in Cobourg on Monday, August 22,
Port Hope Police – Driver Charged with “Adult Operation While Impaired” (No Name Released)
On Saturday, August 20th at approximately 1:02am, while on general patrol, Port Hope Police Officers were traveling westbound on Walton
Cobourg Police – Suspect Charged with Assault, Obstruct Police and Mischief (No Name Released)
A man has been charged with assault and obstructing police. On Friday, August 19, 2022, at 12:20 p.m., police were
City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Person Charged with Impaired Driving (Name Released)
On Saturday August 20, 2022 at 3:15pm, the Kawartha Lakes Police received a report of a possible impaired driver.
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Observed on Video Removing Bicycle, Charged with Break and Enter, Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Stolen Property and Fail To Comply (No Name Released)
Police have arrested and charged a man with theft after being captured on video surveillance footage. On Sunday, August 21,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged With Assault Police, Obstruct Police, Mischief, Uttering Threats, Cause Disturbance (No Name Released)
A man has been charged with mischief and uttering threats after police are called to a local business. On Sunday,
Lightning Cause of Fire That Heavily Damaged Home in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5lhQlpRPb8 It’s believed lightning caused a fire that heavily damaged a home in Port Hope on Monday, August 22, 2022. At
Quinte West OPP – Cramahe Township Man Charged Following Traffic Stop in Trenton (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver following a traffic stop for
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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