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Category: Police Blotter
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Investigating Fatal Collision
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving two-vehicles on Highway 35 in Manvers Township. On Saturday,
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Services Board Condemns Mayor’s Budget Citing “Reckless Proposals”
Cobourg Police Services Board (“CPSB”) Chair and Cobourg councillor Adam Bureau, will be joined by his CPSB colleagues, condemned
Cobourg Police Association – Political Friction From Mayor Regarding Police Budget
In recent weeks, Cobourg residents have heard extensive discussion regarding the Cobourg Police Service’s proposed budget. While constructive dialogue is
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Issues “First Warning” Regarding Mayor’s Budget
Cobourg Police Service’s (“CPS”) Chief Paul VandeGraaf issues his first warning regarding the potential impacts to the CPS’ ability to
Update – Northumberland OPP – Two People Facing Numerous Charges After MVC (No Names Released)
Northumberland OPP have arrested two persons and seized a number of items following a collision. On December 11, 2025, at
OPP – Three Suspects Extradited from Scotland Regarding Owen Sound Murder
Three individuals have been extradited to Canada to face charges stemming from a homicide investigation conducted by the Ontario
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Theft and Impaired (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Dec 10 at 8:00am – Dec 11 at 8:00am) 80 Theft Arrest A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges
UPDATE – Breaking News – OPP Searching for Person Involved in Collision in Hamilton Township
(Suspect in custody as of 12:15 p.m.) Emergency services are on scene of a single vehicle collision at Oak Ridges
Belleville Police – Project Humidity – Major Drug Trafficking Investigation Results in 15 Arrests and 94 Charges
The Belleville Police Service has successfully concluded a major investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances within the City
Northumberland OPP – Cobourg Woman Charged Following Collision (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision
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Residents Urged to Protect Against Heat-Related Illnesses This Week
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Orange Heat Warning Issued for the Region with Humidex Possibly into the Mid-40s Lakelands Public Health is
Video – Photo Gallery – Skid Steer Fire at Emterra Material Recovery Facility Brings Heavy Fire Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Piy3d3IUvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QFKDXgpHQ Firefighters from Alnwick/Haldimand Township responded to a fire at the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road, just
In My Opinion – A Welcome Return to a Visible Police Presence on Cobourg’s Waterfront
Over the past few years, something has seemed to be missing along Cobourg's waterfront. Walking through Victoria Beach, Victoria Park,
Video – Photo Gallery – Busy Weekend at Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fafnFvOxnCU&t=244s It was a busy weekend along Cobourg’s waterfront as thousands of visitors enjoyed the warm weather, Victoria Beach, and
Cobourg Lions Club Closes Refreshment Tent Early After Crowding Concerns
The refreshment tent operated by the Cobourg Lions Club closed earlier than planned on Saturday evening (June 27) during
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Video – Photo Gallery – Skid Steer Fire at Emterra Material Recovery Facility Brings Heavy Fire Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Piy3d3IUvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QFKDXgpHQ Firefighters from Alnwick/Haldimand Township responded to a fire at the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road, just
Video – Photo Gallery – Busy Weekend at Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fafnFvOxnCU&t=244s It was a busy weekend along Cobourg’s waterfront as thousands of visitors enjoyed the warm weather, Victoria Beach, and
Photo Gallery – A View From Above of Cobourg’s Waterfront
A few photos from above showcasing the Cobourg Harbour and beach area. This weekend will be extremely with visitors to
Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
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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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
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