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Peterborough County OPP – Possible Drowning at Burleigh Falls
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with EMS and Fire responded to
Peterborough Police Service – One Person in Custody After 25-Year-Old Victim of Homicide
The Peterborough Police Service is investigating the homicide of a 25-year-old Peterborough resident. At approximately 2:00am on August 3, 2025,
Video – Happy Ending After Two Youths Reported Missing at Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHrcR6JUY4k It was a search from land, sea and air after two youths were reported missing along Victoria Beach in
Video – Police Activity on Highway 401 Off-Ramp at Division Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqX5l-BFq48 Notice to motorists traveling eastbound on Highway 401 at Cobourg. At approximately 11 p.m. a number of OPP cruisers and
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Drug Investigation Arrest, Mischief/Weapons Arrest
Calls for Service: (July 31 at 8:00am – Aug 1 at 8:00am) 117 Drug Investigation Arrest An investigation by the Peterborough Police
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Assault, Theft of E-Bike
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 96 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Durham Regional Police – Seven Arrested and More than 300 Charges Laid in LCBO Thefts (Names Released)
Seven people have been arrested and face more than 300 charges in relation to a number of LCBO thefts. In
OPP – Drugs Seized After Search Warrants in Quinte West and Stirling (Names Released)
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges after the seizure of illegal drugs in Quinte West and Stirling. Members of
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Drug Arrests, Warrants
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 112 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Northumberland OPP – Teenager Charged with Assault, Assault Peace Officer, Resist Peace Officer, Utter Threats
Officers from the Northumberland detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges following an incident at
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Job Posting Is Up for VandeGraaf Successor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The job posting is now up to recruit the Cobourg Police Service's 14th Chief, Vice-Chair Sean
Cobourg Police Chief Reports on Recent Drug Seizure
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The monthly Chief's Report at Tuesday's meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board
WSIB – Cobourg Police Goes From One of the Worst in the Province to One of the Best
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Not so long ago, the number of Cobourg Police Service members off on disability was cause
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approves 2026 Budget
The Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2026 Budget at the February 11, 2026 Special Council Meeting. After
All-Canadian Enigma Portrayed in All-Original Production
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While the mystery of Tom Thomson's death continues to fascinate, Shipyard Kitchen Party have written a
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Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights