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Mosquito Traps in Lindsay Tested Positive for West Nile Virus
Residents reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites by eliminating breeding sites. Lakelands Public Health is advising residents that ongoing
Video – Rain Brings Salmon—and Anglers—to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChLl2GFSaaQ With a deluge of rain falling across the area in recent days, conditions are shaping up for the annual
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Community Invited to Evening of Hope, Awareness, and Support for Those Impacted by Breast Cancer
Community members are invited to come together for an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and empowering
Township of Hamilton Announces Acclaimed and Certified Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election
The Township of Hamilton has announced the candidates who have been acclaimed to office and certified to appear on
Ontario Expanding Protections for Tariff-Impacted Workers
Province broadening eligibility for Protect Ontario Financing Program to support workers and businesses targeted by new U.S. tariffs On August
NHH Auxiliary Recognizes Local Student Volunteers with 2026 Dixie Mikel Scholarships
The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Kaleigh Harper and Sydney
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
In My Opinion – A Perfect Day on Lake Ontario, Depending on Who You Ask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_lQnCe3miE For some people, Sunday, August 23, 2026, was the perfect day. It certainly wasn’t a typical summer day in Cobourg.
Video – Another Day, Another Wrong-Way Driver in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EFu3rkCMDU Another day, another wrong-way driver in Cobourg. As reported numerous times by Today’s Northumberland, there appears to be an ongoing
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Mosquito Traps in Lindsay Tested Positive for West Nile Virus
Residents reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites by eliminating breeding sites. Lakelands Public Health is advising residents that ongoing
Video – Rain Brings Salmon—and Anglers—to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChLl2GFSaaQ With a deluge of rain falling across the area in recent days, conditions are shaping up for the annual
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Community Invited to Evening of Hope, Awareness, and Support for Those Impacted by Breast Cancer
Community members are invited to come together for an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and empowering
Township of Hamilton Announces Acclaimed and Certified Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election
The Township of Hamilton has announced the candidates who have been acclaimed to office and certified to appear on
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
- Crime
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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Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final