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Peterborough County OPP – Pride-Themed Bollards Vandalized in Apsley
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an act of vandalism that occurred at
Kawartha Lakes Police Officer Charged in Connection to Off-Duty Incident
A member of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police in connection to
Peterborough County OPP – Advising of Possible Paving Scam
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising community members to be cautious of a
Northumberland OPP – Municipality of Brighton Man Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a single-vehicle
OPP – Police Seize More Than $4 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Bobcaygeon (Names Released)
More than $4 million in illegal cannabis plants, clones and processed cannabis bud seized and three people charged following
Durham Police – Fatal Fire in Pickering Has Been Ruled a Homicide
Investigators have ruled the death of a female in a residential fire in Pickering a homicide. On June 11, 2025,
Video – Active Shooter Training at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1l0uTl-R04 A dramatic scene took place at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Thankfully it was all training. Cobourg Police
Video – Cobourg Police Service Introduces Trespass Authority Agent Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhlJox1Arw The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is pleased to announce the modernization of the Trespass Authority Agent Program, aimed at
Peterborough Police Service – Human Trafficking Arrest (Names Released)
Two people are facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Human Trafficking (HT) Unit. On Tuesday, June
Peterborough Police Service – Three People Charged with Murder Found Guilty
Three people charged in connection with the murder of a 37-year-old man in July 2022 have been found guilty. The
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Cobourg Council – Mayor Shares Prime Motivation for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In debates over a daytime warming room at Cobourg council this week, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said
Cobourg Council – Reform or Else, Mayor Warns Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has put Northumberland County on notice with his remarks at Wednesday's Cobourg
Cobourg Council – A Tale of Two Warming Rooms
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Warming Room and Respite Centre described in glowing terms by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
Cobourg Council – Pilot Sidewalk Snow Removal Project Will Be Explored
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A pilot project to provide sidewalk snow clearing for a set number of seniors will be
Let The Recruitment Commence for Cobourg Police
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland First steps have been taken in finding the Town of Cobourg's 14th chief of police, Councillor
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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