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Ontario Proposes to Further Protect Water Resources
Government Consults on Enhancements to its Water Quantity Management Program The Ontario government is seeking public input on its water
Transport Cab Goes Up In Flames East of Cobourg on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMOrwldgo0c&feature=youtu.be A transport cab went up in flames early Thursday morning on Highway 401 east of Cobourg. Cobourg Fire Department and
Fire Destroys Castleton Area Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZWazdgTLII&feature=youtu.be A fire that could be seen for over 40 kilometres destroyed a house north of Castleton on Wednesday, June
Garbage Dumped in Alnwick/Haldimand Cemetery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFCG_7serdw&feature=youtu.be Northumberland OPP are investigating after garbage was dumped in a cemetery in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Dave Archer who is Director of
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Approach as Reopening Continues The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders currently in force
Ontario Marks Three Months Since Declaration of Emergency
Province Enters Stage 2 of Reopening Amidst Extraordinary Progress in Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 and Protecting Public Health
Ontario Supports Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Sector During COVID-19
Buy Local to Celebrate Ontario Craft Beer Week and Ontario Wine Week The Ontario government is encouraging consumers to mark
OFA – New Legislation Protects Farms and Food Safety
Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock, and grow and produce
Ontario Pauses Commercial Evictions
On June 17, 2020, the Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, temporarily halting or reversing evictions of
Three Motorcyclists Sent to Hospital Following Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWKDR4X0hLI&feature=youtu.be Three motorcyclists were sent to hospital following a collision on County Road 2 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Tuesday, June
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Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Community Services By Town of Cobourg
Lacricia Turner brings extensive recreation leadership experience The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacricia Turner
Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal Search and Rescue stations in Ontario
The Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Ontario will close on the following dates: · November 24:
Port Hope Council Approves New Noise Bylaw
Port Hope council voted this week for a new noise bylaw for the first time since the previous one
Cobourg Police Board Passed Budget Back to Council After Council Passes It Back to Them
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's vote last week to send the Cobourg Police Service's 2026 budget back in hopes
Town Responds to Drilling Mud Entering into Brook Creek
Environmental remediation efforts underway Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering staff are working to remediate the impact of drilling
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Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
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
- 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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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