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Category: Police Blotter
Northumberland OPP – Death Investigation in Port Hope
The Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Port Hope Police Service are conducting a joint investigation into the
Update – Port Hope Police Confirm Body Found Along the Ganaraska River Is Madison Chard
Port Hope Police have now confirmed the woman found yesterday is that of Madison Chard. Chard was reported missing on
Police Investigating After Woman’s Body Found Near the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7iZSWCftL8&t=28s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlPO_4QJw7M The community of Port Hope are in shock after a deceased female was found on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Members
Cobourg Fire Department Responds to West Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2mpyte4NlM Cobourg Fire Department attended the west pier on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 for reports of a grass fire. When fire
Port Hope Police Hold Cram-A-Cruiser for Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQgX5SPSPyA As part of Police Week, members of the Port Hope Police Service held a Cram-A-Cruiser event at Giant Tiger
Bring Madi Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiawIJu3GVs It’s been a month since Madi Chard was last heard from in Port Hope. Her dad last saw Madi (Madison)
Durham Regional Police – Human Remains Located in Uxbridge
Investigators have confirmed the identity of the human remains that were located in Uxbridge last week. On Tuesday, May 10,
OPP – Charges Laid in 2020 Omemee Homicide
Alexander Tobin Investigation Team Seeks Additional Suspects (LINDSAY, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person and
Peterborough County OPP – Vehicle Fire Leads to Impaired Driving Charge
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a vehicle fire on County Road
Cobourg Police – Lockdown at Cobourg Collegiate Institute and CR Gummow School
At around 11:55 am, police responded to the area of King Street and Cottesmore in response to a call
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The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
Video – Ginny & Georgia Are Back in Cobourg for Season 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNwRLrK9jU Filming is now underway for Ginny & Georgia season four. The Netflix production has been home to Cobourg since the
New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
- 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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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