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Lakefront Utilities Inc. Aids Neighbouring County and Country in the Wake of Spring Storm
Lakefront Utilities Inc. (LUI) has responded to two requests for assistance from neighbouring electric utilities following the powerful spring
Engage Cobourg Seeks Feedback on Draft Vehicle for Hire Bylaw
Share your feedback through an online survey The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division is seeking residents and visitor feedback
Temporary Disruption Due to Scheduled Maintenance in Cobourg
IT hardware update to cause temporary disruption to municipal services. The Town of Cobourg Corporate Services Division would like to
Has To Be a Better Way, Cobourg Council Says of Community Grants
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Dealing with the many requests from worthy community organizations for cash or in-kind donations is one
Cobourg Council Costs for 2023 Reported
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In 2023, it cost a total of $296,350.63 in paid time and expenses for Cobourg councillors
Video – Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision Blocks Off-Ramp at Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO3lCaRfCGE There were no serious injuries after a commercial motor vehicle flipped on its side blocking the off-ramp to Highway
Strong Winds Brings Out People Who Love the Action Along the Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaER29EpPGU With high winds along the lakeshore you can be sure there will be people taking in the action on
The City of Belleville Signs Another Medical Student to Doctor Recruitment Program
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the signing of University of Toronto medical student, Jillian Macklin into
Smoke Signals Prescribed Burns in Northumberland County
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Two Northumberland Land Trust nature reserves will be set on fire this April The Northumberland Land Trust
Video – Third GoFundMe Started for Victim of Thursday Nights Collision North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LonA7ax2w A third GoFundMe has been started for the third victim in a horrific collision north of Cobourg on Thursday,
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Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
Video – Port Hope Apartment Building Suffers Power Outage – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYouAsKcxqE Tenants of an apartment building in Port Hope were without power for the second time in a week on
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
- 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 – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
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