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High Water Still A Concern Along Shoreline in Cobourg
A trip to the lakeshore after a rainfall on Thursday evening on June 13, 2019 in
Brighton’s Battle To Protect The Shoreline
Brighton firefighters are doing their best to keep Lake Ontario from homes on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Brighton Fire Chief
More Than 200 Port Hope Citizens United in Calling for Climate Action
Press Release On Friday May 3, more than 200 concerned citizens of all ages united together at Memorial Park to
Breaking News – Unpredictable Waters of Lake Ontario
The waters along the shoreline of Lake Ontario still appear to be unpredictable as of May 21, 2019. Taking a
Dealing With High Water Levels In Cobourg
The Cobourg beach is experiencing higher than normal water levels. On Friday, May 10, 2019 public works staff were clearing
Life Around Nawautin Sanctuary
Nawautin Sanctuary south of Grafton, like other places along Lake Ontario is experiencing high water levels. Water levels have reached
Breaking News – Municipalities Taking Precautions As High Water Causes Concern Along Shoreline
Water seems to still be rising along Lake Ontario, but coupled with that, waves are also
Brighton Residents Prepared As Best They Can For High Water
Residents along Lake Ontario in Brighton have done all they can and now it’s just a wait and see
Hoping For The Best With the Weather But Preparing For the Worst
Flood Awareness and Preparation. Brighton, Ontario As levels of Lake Ontario continue to rise the Municipality of Brighton wants to
Weather Dampens The Spirit Of Anglers On Opening Day of Trout Season
With the unseasonal temperatures there was a much lower than expected turnout of anglers on area waterways for the
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Video – Summer Camp Program at the YMCA in Cobourg Dealing with Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b09-oeKNlEg Officials at the Summer Camp program at YMCA Northumberland have been dealing with a number of homeless at an
Video – Cobourg Transit Muffler Mayhem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJImm-w0KZ8 A resident sent Today's Northumberland a short video of a Cobourg Transit bus that looked in need of mechanical
Video – Busy Day for Cobourg Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8qkaXS147Q Busy day for Cobourg Fire Department attending a number of calls. On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, firefighters attended a severed
Hamilton Township Issues Water Ban on All Outdoor Use for Residents of Baltimore and Camborne
This summer, the Township of Hamilton and much of Northumberland County are experiencing prolonged dry conditions and significantly lower-than-average
Municipality of Port Hope Receives Grant from Enbridge Gas for Climate Action Initiatives
For the second year in a row, Enbridge Gas is recognizing the Municipality of Port Hope for its leadership
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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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Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025