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Northumberland County Seeks Feedback on New Backflow Prevention By-Law to Protect Drinking Water
Northumberland County is developing a new Backflow Prevention By-Law to help protect drinking water in industrial, commercial, institutional and
Special Council Meeting for Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc. Presentation and Annual Report
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that a Special Meeting of Council
Doug LeBlanc Announces Run for Mayor of Brighton
On Friday, July 22, 2022, with support from his wife Becky, son David and friends Doug LeBlanc is running
Cobourg Harbour Unsafe for Non-Propelled Watercraft Due to E. coli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2sV8rzRBH4 The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents and guests that the Cobourg Harbour is currently unsafe
Northumberland County to Welcome the Community Back In-Person with Launch of Hybrid Council Meetings
This August, Northumberland County will introduce a new hybrid meeting format for County Council and Standing Committee meetings that
Northumberland County Releases 2021 Annual Report
On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Northumberland County released its 2021 Annual Financial Report, detailing the advancement of strategic priorities
Brighton Council – Brighton Fire and Rescue Service Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niX8LUzDkT0 A number of firefighters from the Brighton Fire and Rescue were presented with service awards at the regular council
Update on Township of Hamilton Fire Truck Roll-Over
On June 28, 2022, a Township of Hamilton fire truck left the roadway after leaving the scene of an
Cobourg Announces 2022 Intake of Affordable and Rental Housing CIP
Incentive based programs to address housing shortage and facilitate positive community change The Town of Cobourg Planning and Development Division
Municipality of Port Hope Breaks Ground on Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlIpt7S0tNI Members of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope were joined by MP Philip Lawrence and MPP David Piccini
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Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Exclusive – Fentanyl Found in Victoria Hall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PODBTqJcCc0 A random test confirmed traces of Fentanyl found in the men and women’s washrooms of Victoria Hall on Monday,
Downtown Snow Removal Begins at Midnight on Wednesday, January 28
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Public Works Division will be conducting overnight snow removal in Downtown Cobourg in the early
Another Senior Member of the Cobourg Police Service is Leaving
Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board, Adam Bureau, has accepted Deputy Chief Jeff Haskins’ intention to retire effective
City of Belleville Declares Significant Weather Event
After reviewing weather reports that the City subscribes to and observing the weather warning issued by Environment Canada which
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Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his