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Peterborough County OPP – Vehicle In Ditch Leads to Impaired Charge (Name Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Investigating Suspicious Death in Kirkfield
The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in Kirkfield. On Thursday,
Port Hope Council Will Return to Town Hall Once AV Equipment Upgrade Work is Complete
Port Hope council’s August meeting on Tuesday night was held virtually, as have other previous meetings, while audio and
Video – Cobourg’s East Pier Needs to Be Maintained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEKoyjDwX3E After nearly a week, a life ring that could be used in a emergency on Cobourg’s east pier hasn’t
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Along the Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oJBMC6GD28 It was a welcome change of weather on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with strong winds coming into the area
Kawartha Lakes Police – Firearms Charges (Names Released)
On August 19th, 2025, a search warrant was executed at an address on King Street in Lindsay, by the
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Warrants, Drug Arrests, Mischief (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 107 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Ontario Launching New Funding Program to Build Long-Term Care Homes
New model will make it easier and faster to build long-term care homes across the province The Ontario government is
Update – Statement from Chief of Kawartha Lakes Police Service
We recognize that the recent media release regarding an incident on August 18, 2025 has generated significant public interest
Port Hope Council Delegate Seeks Bylaw Changes for Additional Residential Units
Port Hope resident Andrew McMartin spoke to council Tuesday night, advocating for additional residential units (ARUs) in rural areas
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Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
Cobourg Library Will Cut 13 Hours with Proposed Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library Board approved a proposed 2026 budget Wednesday at its September meeting, adhering
Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a