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Lower Trent Conservation Watershed Region Announces Low Water Condition
With streamflows across our watershed significantly lower than normal over the past 2 months and into August, Level 1
Federal Funding Helps Port Hope Floodplain Mapping
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking new floodplain mapping projects to better understand flood risks
Update – Video – Clean-Up Continues After Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyxSrrFYWg The Town of Cobourg would like to provide an update to the community on efforts to remediate a fuel
Video – Numerous Resources Respond to Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM0oiIeGygs A number of resources responded to a fuel spill in Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Reports indicate that
Video – Lack of Water and Communication Frustrates West End Residents in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfZaHUwQj3Y There was much frustration from a number of residents in the west end of Cobourg on Wednesday, August 6,
Video – Pebble Beach Residents Without Water After Water Main Break in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9_2LklmWrA Approximately 80 homes in the area of Pebble Beach in Cobourg’s west end have been without water since approximately
City of Belleville – Partial Burn Ban Issued
The City of Belleville and Belleville Fire and Emergency Services wish to advise residents that a partial burn ban
Northumberland County Fire Chiefs Association Issues County Wide Burn Ban
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario
Municipality of Port Hope – Burn Ban in Effect
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
Ontario Launching Road Safety Initiatives Fund
Province supporting proven traffic-calming measures in school zones and community safety zones while keeping costs down for drivers The Ontario
Alnwick/Haldimand Staff Can Proceed with RFP for Grafton Arena Repairs Project
Two weeks later than it could have happened, Alnwick/Haldimand Township council gave staff the go ahead to issue a
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Takes the Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted to take the Elect Respect pledge at Wednesday's special meeting. With fewer people voting
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Police Service Needs a New Home
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau fielded a motion at Wednesday's special council meeting to create
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Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2