Port Dover

• ‘Great turnout’ as thousands descend on Port Dover for Friday the 13th: mayor

  The event for bikers has seen upwards of 100,000 descend on Port Dover over the years, however, authorities say a much lower number came for the October event.

  Canada

  Oct 12
  
• Beach in Port Dover still closed as Norfolk politicians, owners continue talks

  Only a small portion of the beach in Port Dover is owned by Norfolk County. City stakeholders and the beach's owners are still seeking an agreement to open it to the public.

  Canada

  Jun 1
  
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• French Mastiff dies after ingesting large amount of poison, Ontario police plead for info

  Bain, a two-year-old French Mastiff, was rushed to a veterinary hospital in Waterford, Ont., and pronounced dead last month. Test results show the dog had ingested poison, OPP say.

  Crime

  Apr 13
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• Poor weather, roads yield low turnout in Port Dover for first Friday the 13th of 2023: OPP

  Provincial police say only a handful of motorcyclists ventured out in the cold weather for Port Dover, Ont., to mark the first of two Friday the 13ths on the 2023 calendar.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Police stress road safety ahead of wintry Friday the 13th in Port Dover, Ont.

  With the forecast calling for cold, wintry weather, it remains to be seen how many bikers make the pilgrimage to Port Dover, Ont., for this week's Friday the 13th rally.

  Traffic

  Jan 12
• 1 dead in motorcycle collision amid riders taking part in Port Dover event: OPP

  Ontario Provincial Police indicated that at least four collisions have occurred, three of which occurred in Port Dover.

  Canada

  May 13, 2022
• ‘Large influx of visitors’ expected in Port Dover for Friday the 13th event, say OPP

  OPP say they will be highly visible in the Norfolk County community on Thursday and Friday to ensure safety and assist with traffic-related issues.

  Canada

  May 11, 2022
• OPP request for more information as anniversary of fatal hit-and-run approaches 

  OPP and Norfolk County detachment crime unit are continuing to investigate a fatal vehicle collision that occurred nearly 11 years ago on Cockshutt Road in Norfolk County.

  Crime

  May 11, 2022
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• Norfolk County resident, 42, identified as victim of fatal crash near Port Dover

  The collision occurred Monday morning just northeast of Port Dover, along a stretch of Concession 2 between Highway 6 and East Quarter Line, police said.

  Traffic

  Apr 12, 2022
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• Family of Norfolk gunsmith shot dead by Toronto police unhappy with results of SIU probe

  Family members and a Toronto lawyer addressed the November shooting death of Rodger Kotanko out front of his home on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2022