Emergency crews are responding to a collision on Highway 401 westbound at Shannonville Road in Shannonville. At this time, all westbound lanes are closed, bringing traffic to a standstill in the area.

One person has been arrested and a handgun has been seized following an overnight police incident that led to a shelter-in-place order in the Sharbot Lake area.

All schools under the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNC) will be closed to students and staff due to hazardous weather conditions.

A snowfall warning is in effect for the region as a winter system moves in, bringing heavy snow expected through tonight and into Monday morning.

Police are conducting an active investigation in the area of Callaghan Road and Deseronto Road in Belleville.

Residents across Belleville experienced a significant power outage yesterday, leaving quite a few households without electricity and heat during a period of extreme cold.

A 20-year-old Belleville man is facing several charges after Belleville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision in the downtown area early Friday morning.

Weather officials say wind chill values are expected to remain between -35°C and -40°C overnight, creating an elevated risk to health. Frostbite can occur within minutes on exposed skin, and hypothermia remains a serious concern, especially for anyone spending extended time outside.

Highway 401 westbound is closed near Odessa after a tractor-trailer jack-knifed, blocking traffic in all lanes.

The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Belleville Police Service, began an investigation in late 2025 into suspected drug trafficking in the Deseronto, Shannonville and Belleville area.

A local couple is speaking out after they say Hyundai Canada has refused to honor recall-related support connected to the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) recall, despite their 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe showing symptoms consistent with serious engine trouble.

The Northumberland detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) released information today regarding charges laid following a traffic stop in Campbellford earlier this month.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the intersection of County Road 25 and County Road 27 in Cramahe following a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle.

Tri-Board Student Transportation Services has issued multiple weather-related updates for Monday, January 19, 2026, including confirmed school closures and widespread bus cancellations across several Tri-Board transportation zones.

Environment Canada is warning residents across parts of Eastern Ontario to prepare for rapidly deteriorating winter conditions as lake-effect snow squalls move in overnight and intensify into Monday. Conditions will vary significantly by region, with some areas facing moderate impacts, while others are expected to experience dangerous blizzard conditions.

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions Update #2: reports are indicating highway 2 has been reopened as of 4:21p.m Update #1: Traffic is moving slowly and being directed by OPP. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area of Highway 2 and Wallbridge Loyalist Road following a collision that has resulted in a road closure. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and Highway 2 remains closed at Wallbridge Loyalist Road while the situation is addressed. Detail

A 48-year-old Hastings man has been arrested and charged following a Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation involving intimate images allegedly being shared with a youth.

Is your winter spirit brave enough for a dip in the Trent River? The 34th Annual Polar Bear Plunge splashes into Lion’s Club Community Park on Saturday, January 24 at 12 noon. This beloved fundraiser for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites hardy participants to leap into icy waters while friends and neighbours cheer them on.

All westbound lanes of Highway 401 are currently closed at County Road 6 in Odessa following a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have issued a public service announcement after responding to more than 30 collisions across eastern Ontario since 5 a.m. today.