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Cobourg Council – Rezoning Would Permit New Detox-Rehab Centre
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting approved the rezoning that will enable the transformation of
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Presents Heritage Award
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Heritage Award certificates are on their way from the Town of Cobourg to Anne Marie Cummings
Municipality of Brighton Looks Into Possible Civil Claim As A Result of 2017 and 2019 Flooding
The Municipality of Brighton is looking into possible civil action for the losses of shoreline during unprecedented Lake Ontario
Northumberland County – Potential Disruption of Waste and Recycling Collection
Northumberland County is advising that some residents may experience disruptions in waste and recycling collection today due to inclement
Cobourg Moves into the “ORANGE” Restrict Zone of the Provincial Framework
Effective as of 12:01 a.m. today, the Town of Cobourg, within the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #22 · Modified Recreation Programs Resume at Select Facilities
The Ontario Government advised that the Stay-at-Home Order will cease on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 and that the Haliburton,
Municipality of Port Hope Council Meeting – February 2, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Port Hope, ON Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of
Northumberland County – New Development Charge Bylaw Will Need Amendment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just months after Northumberland County implemented its first-ever development charge, Northumberland County council's Finance and Audit
Northumberland County – County Realize Significant Savings on Two Items
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County enjoyed some significant savings on two recent projects, council's Finance and Audit Committee learned
Northumberland County – Municipal Insurance Structure Needs Repairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Dissatisfaction with the structure of municipal liability insurance is a topic Northumberland County council's Finance and
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Municipality of Port Hope – Spring Trout Fishing Opener Reminders
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As we welcome the spring season, we remind residents and visitors about the key initiatives and
Town of Cobourg – Notice of Construction on Covert Street
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents and visitors of construction on Covert Street
Lakelands Public Health – Fuel Spill on South Lake – Drinking Water Advisory Issued
Advisory issued for properties drawing water from South Lake Lakelands Public Health is advising residents and cottage owners on South
Video – Scooter Rider Suffers Head Injury in Fall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsbFonVEy9g A man suffered a head injury after falling from a scooter in Cobourg on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Emergency services
Video – Cobourg Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buTzQfCokB0 A house sustained heavy damage following a fire in Cobourg on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Blankets Cobourg Lakeshore on Quiet Spring Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpZsx9GAV8 Foggy weather quietly consumed the area around Cobourg on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. A thick blanket of mist rolled
Video – Photo Gallery – Lake Trout Stocking Boosts Fishery Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbXkNTAQBc Lake Ontario is seeing another boost to its fish population as lake trout were stocked along the east pier
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario