Vanessa Murphy

06/18/2026

A long time listener of my radio station CKLY (Y919) had a horrible situation happen to her in April. I just found out today. She was taken out to pasture by a horse.

She said: I have 2 brain bleeds, 2 ventricles that are retaining fluid in the brain, 3 vertebrates out of line, 2 that are fused together a lesion in my spleen and scalp and half my teeth were knocked out'"

She faces a long road to recovery and every share and every dollar counts.

Hi My name is Heather, and I have started this fundraiser to help… Heather Morrison needs your support for Please Help Ruth as She Starts the Road to Recovery

06/16/2026

The NHL will no longer air on CBC after the public broadcaster and national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet failed to reach a new sublicensing agreement.

The deal would have allowed CBC to continue broadcasting games through its iconic Saturday night program, Hockey Night in Canada. CBC has televised NHL games since 1952 and had continued to air them under an agreement established when Rogers Sportsnet secured the league’s Canadian broadcast rights in 2013 through a $5.2-billion deal.

Rogers Sportsnet recently renewed those rights with a new 12-year agreement worth $11.2 billion, set to begin in October. However, the two broadcasters were unable to negotiate a new arrangement that would keep NHL games on CBC.

The change was announced Tuesday in a joint statement from CBC and Rogers Sportsnet, marking the end of a broadcasting partnership that has connected generations of Canadian hockey fans for more than seven decades.

06/15/2026

: Three men and one woman are facing a lengthy list of firearm, drug and violent crime charges following a joint investigation by Durham Regional Police and Toronto Police.

The investigation, dubbed Project Vista, began in April 2026 after two victims were allegedly threatened and assaulted with a firearm.

On June 3, investigators from Durham Regional Police and the Toronto Police Gun and Gang Task Force executed search warrants at a residence in Toronto, leading to the arrest of a suspect. Police seized drugs, ammunition and a prohibited firearm magazine during the search.

The following day, officers executed a second search warrant at a residence in Oshawa. Several individuals were taken into custody without incident.

Police say officers seized a loaded firearm, quantities of co***ne, methamphetamine, he**in, fentanyl and hydromorphone, along with drug trafficking paraphernalia and cash.

As a result of the investigation, **Dane Fairclough**, 32, of Oshawa, is charged with three counts of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, assault, pointing a firearm and forcible confinement.

**Baldwin Oswald Clarke**, 35, of Oshawa, faces charges including pointing a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon, forcible confinement, disobeying a court order, assault causing bodily harm, possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm without a licence, possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of a loaded firearm and five counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

**Andria Schwab**, 42, of Oshawa, is charged with forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm and five counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

**Junior Ivan McKnight**, 55, of Clarington, is charged with assault causing bodily harm and five counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

All four accused were held for bail hearings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Regional Police investigators or Crime Stoppers.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

06/15/2026

IMPAIRED CHARGES: Someone’s Saturday night’s plans allegedly included: drive into a ditch, deploy the airbags, abandon the vehicle, attempt the world's least successful game of hide-and-seek, and then get charged with impaired.

Peterborough County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on County Road 50 around 10 p.m. When the officer arrived, they found the vehicle... but the driver had apparently decided that if they couldn't stay on the road, they also couldn't stay at the scene.

Police say the driver was located a short distance away trying to avoid contact with the officer. That's a bold strategy considering they had left behind several clues, including an entire vehicle in a ditch.

After what was likely a very awkward conversation, the driver was arrested and taken back to the detachment for testing.

Clayton DUNK (age 29) of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, ON., was arrested and charged with impaired driving charges, given a court date, a 90-day licence suspension, a seven-day vehicle impoundment, and the lifelong realization that airbags weren't the only thing that went off that night.

Moral of the story: Don’t drive impaired.

06/15/2026

A man and a woman are facing attempted murder charges after a violent incident in Scugog that left a victim with life-threatening injuries.

Durham Regional Police were called to a park near Water Street and Mary Street on the evening of May 13, 2026, after reports of an armed person. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds and immediately provided medical assistance.

The victim was rushed to a Toronto-area trauma centre in serious, life-threatening condition. Police say his condition has since improved and he is now stable.

Investigators allege the victim had been lured to the park by a woman known to him. Once there, he was allegedly ambushed by the woman and a male suspect, who stabbed him multiple times and attempted to force him into a vehicle. Police say the victim was able to fight back, causing the suspects to flee the area.

Following a month-long investigation, officers arrested two suspects in Toronto on June 10.

James Leigh HASTINGS, a 36-year-old Toronto man has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, forcible confinement, possession of a dangerous weapon, failing to comply with a release order, and breach of probation. Police say he was under weapons prohibition conditions at the time of the alleged attack.

Shannon Lois Marjorie KEHOE, a 51-year-old Toronto woman has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and forcible confinement.

Both accused were held for bail hearings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Regional Police investigators or Crime Stoppers.

The charges have not been proven in court.

06/15/2026

A major theft investigation has led to the recovery of nearly $290,000 worth of stolen property in Woodville.

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), working alongside the Grey Bruce CSCU, recovered a large cache of stolen vehicles, heavy equipment and tools connected to an ongoing investigation.

The investigation began on April 27, 2026, after Grey Bruce OPP received a report of a theft from a rural property in Southgate Township. Stolen items included heavy equipment, vehicles and various tools. Police say the incident is believed to be linked to similar thefts in the region, which remain under investigation.

On May 28, 2026, Kawartha Lakes CSCU officers received information that some of the stolen property was located at a property in Woodville. After confirming the presence of several items, investigators obtained and executed a search warrant at the property, which was vacant following a recent house fire.

Officers recovered approximately $290,000 worth of stolen property, including:

• 2021 Case Backhoe – valued at $70,000
• 2022 Volkswagen Atlas – valued at $60,000
• 2020 Dodge Ram Laramie – valued at $75,000
• 2016 Toyota RAV4 – valued at $20,000
• 2006 BMW 3 Series – valued at $20,000
• John Deere riding lawn mower and wagon – valued at $4,000
• 2006 CAT 226B2 skid steer with multiple attachments – valued at $40,000
• Stihl chainsaw and gas trimmer – valued at $1,200
• DeWalt auto grease gun – valued at $500

Police have identified two persons of interest and say charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The City of Kawartha Lakes CSCU and Grey Bruce CSCU are continuing to investigate.

06/14/2026

SHOOTING IN OSHAWA: A heavy police presence remains in Oshawa following a shooting on Sunday afternoon, June 14.

The incident occurred at a Northview Meadow Co-Op Pentland Street, near Ritson Road North and Beatrice Street East, just south of Taunton Road East.

According to the Durham Regional Police Service, a male victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of this post, no suspect information has been released and suspect remains at large. . Police continue to investigate.

06/12/2026

🎉 As Kawartha Lakes celebrates its 25th anniversary, The City of Kawartha Lakes on a mission to find a very special resident!

Do you know the oldest person who has lived in Kawartha Lakes their entire life? It could be you, a parent, grandparent, neighbour, or family friend.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is looking for someone whose life story is deeply connected to the history of the community—someone who has witnessed decades of change, shared in local traditions, and helped shape the place we call home.

This isn't just about age—it's about preserving memories, stories, and a unique perspective on life in Kawartha Lakes.

Think you know who it is? The City of Kawartha Lakes would love to hear from you! Send a short reflection about their life in Kawartha Lakes to [email protected] by June 30.

⏳ Time is ticking! Help the CKL find the oldest lifelong resident of Kawartha Lakes and celebrate a living piece of our community's history.

06/11/2026

A 38-year-old Oshawa man is facing numerous charges following a sexual assault investigation by Durham Regional Police.

According to investigators, the victim connected with a couple through a Facebook au pair group in 2025 and travelled to Canada in December to provide childcare in exchange for room and board at their Oshawa home.

Police allege that on December 12, 2025, the accused gave the victim ice cream. Shortly after consuming it, the victim reported feeling disoriented before losing consciousness and having no memory of the remainder of the night. Medical testing later confirmed the presence of a noxious substance in her system.

Earlier this year, investigators executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, where they seized several electronic devices and what police say was the same drug used in the alleged offence. Further analysis of the devices uncovered additional evidence related to the investigation, as well as alleged child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

On June 10, 2026, members of the DRPS Special Victims Unit arrested Derek Stephen Bellamy, 38, of Oshawa without incident.

Bellamy is charged with sexual assault, administering a noxious substance, five counts of voyeurism, five counts of possessing recordings obtained by voyeurism, possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and have released a photo of the accused. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Dunbar of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5344.

06/11/2026

A Toronto police officer has died after being shot while officers executed a search warrant at a North York apartment building early Thursday morning. (June 11th, 2026)

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw confirmed that Const. Marc Pinizzotto was shot during an exchange of gunfire at a building on Martha Eaton Way, near Black Creek and Trethewey drives, at approximately 5:40 a.m.

Police say officers were carrying out search warrants connected to several ongoing shooting investigations across the city, including a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in March.

Const. Pinizzotto was rushed to hospital under emergency conditions but later succumbed to his injuries.

One other person was injured during the exchange of gunfire and was transported to hospital for treatment, according to paramedics.

Chief Demkiw said one suspect remains outstanding in connection with the investigation that led to the warrants being executed. He is identified as Zara Jabbi, 19-years of age.

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate and is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.