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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
Flood Outlook Statement – Lake Ontario
A Flood Outlook Statement is issued to raise awareness. Based on weather forecasts for heavy rain, snowmelt or high
Spring Has Sprung At Nawautin Nature Sanctuary South of Grafton
Spring has sprung at Nawautin Nature Sanctuary south of Grafton. Over the last few days including Monday, April 22, 2019
The Ups and Downs Of Surfing
Three surfers took to Lake Ontario to enjoy some of the first surfing in the Cobourg area of the
One Last Taste of Winter (Hopefully)
It was one last taste of winter (hopefully) on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Tori Hawley (age 13) and her mother
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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
Cobourg Council – Cobourg’s Playgrounds Will Be Vetted
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Conveying concerns she has heard from constituents and parents, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty brought a notice
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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