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5 Ontario hunters fined for falsifying white-tailed deer tagsAn investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry determined hunters used copies of tags or previously used tags on harvested deer just north of Bancroft.CrimeJul 12
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Hwy 28 near Bancroft: OPPBancroft OPP say just before 2 a.m., a pedestrian-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 28 near Siddon Lake Place.TrafficJun 25
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Gas cylinder blamed for explosion reported near Bancroft: OPPOPP say around officers responded to a report of a loud explosion on Old Paudash School Road in the Township of Faraday, about 10 kilometres southwest of Bancroft.CanadaJun 19
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Peterborough man arrested for attempted murder after woman shot, dropped off at hospitalA woman with gunshot wounds arrived at hospital on Saturday. A shooting suspect was located in the Bancroft area Wednesday. Another man was arrested for accessory after the fact.CrimeJun 19
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Beaver dam break floods parts of Bancroft, Ont.The Woodview Lane area in Bancroft was among the hardest hit after a beaver dam broke and flooded the area on Wednesday evening.CanadaMay 16
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Risk of severe thunderstorms for Peterborough, tornado warning lifted for Kawartha LakesThe weather agency says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms with potential wind gusts of up to 100 km/h, along with 'toonie-sized' hail.WeatherMay 22
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OPP say Bancroft residents fell victim to driveway paving scamSeveral residents in Bancroft say they fell victim to a driveway paving scam. The OPP are investigating and say similar incidents have occurred across the province.CrimeApr 12
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2 arrested following drug investigation in Bancroft: OPPA drug investigation launched in early March led to the seizure of fentanyl, cash and the arrest of a man and a woman. OPP say the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant.CrimeMar 28
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Child airlifted after attack by ‘canine-type’ animal near Bancroft, Ont., police sayBancroft OPP say an 11-year-old child was attacked by an 'aggressive' canine-type animal on Bradshaw Road near Bancroft on Tuesday afternoon.CanadaMar 27
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New provincial budget provides hope for Southeastern OntarioProvincial budget aims to tackle opioid epidemic, housing shortages, and healthcare gaps in Southeastern OntarioPoliticsMar 27
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1 arrested after OPP seize drugs, weapon during traffic stop in BancroftBancroft OPP say the investigation led to the seizure of a knife, cash and quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and psilocybin.CrimeMar 6
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Remote work and how it’s shaping where people are now buying homes in OntarioHome sales prices across Ontario and the proportion of employees working remotely are both down from record highs but remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels.CanadaMar 27
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New Canadian Covid Society aims to address long-term effectsThe Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures.HealthMar 6
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$100K in drugs seized at Bancroft home after call for domestic dispute: OPPBancroft OPP on Wednesday afternoon responded to a domestic incident during which they discovered a quantity of drugs and $27,000 in cash. One man was arrested at the home.CrimeFeb 15
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Ontario ice fishing anglers reminded to remove huts as season nears endIce huts will be required to be removed from lakes throughout the month of March, depending on the Fisheries Management Zone.CanadaFeb 26
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Fiery Highway 28 collision leads to drug-impaired driving arrest: Bancroft OPPAccording to Bancroft OPP, around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 28 in Municipality of Highlands East.CrimeJan 25
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Snowmobiler found with firearms, drugs on trail in Hastings Highlands: Bancroft OPPBancroft OPP stopped a snowmobile travelling on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail and say he was found in possession of firearms and drugs.CrimeJan 24
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Belleville, Ont., declares state of emergency after rash of drug overdosesThe City of Belleville has declared a state of emergency after a rash of overdoses over a 24-hour period that prompted warnings from police this week.CanadaFeb 8
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Additional charges laid at hospital after Bancroft woman assaults paramedics: OPPAfter allegedly assaulted two paramedics, OPP learned the same suspect assaulted a healthcare professional and damaged property at North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft.CrimeJan 5
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Bancroft woman arrested for assaults on 2 paramedics: OPPBancroft OPP say on Tuesday evening officers responded to a residence following a report a woman had assaulted two paramedics at the scene.CrimeJan 3