Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region (1082 articles) Port Hope and the surrounding communities are part of Northumberland county. Each town has a population under 20,000 people and boast some of the north shore’s most historic downtowns. Port Hope is home to a number of nuclear-related industries, which have historically contributed to unique water quality problems in the area. Port Granby radioactive waste site, just outside of Port Hope, is actually located in Durham Region. Information about this leaking waste site may be found in both categories on this web site. Port Hope Harbour is one of Lake Ontario's "Areas of Concern."
|  | Our snazzy new Swim Guide lets you locate beaches near you, figure out which ones are safe for swimming (the green ones!), and plan your next trip to the beach. It’s free, and it’s fun, and it’s available now online, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and Android devices.Wicklow: Wicklow Beach provides relatively secluded access to Lake Ontario. Right across the road is the... (more) | | (0 comments) Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region Swim |
| | | Test results for the remaining beaches in Northumberland County are now in, and they show good results for people who want to take to the water this long weekend.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports Cedardale and Little Lake in the Brighton area are both 'OPEN' for swimming. Also 'OPEN' are Crowe Bay Fun Park and Seymour Conservation Area in the... (more) | | (0 comments) Environmental Law Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region Sewers & Urban Runoff Swim |
|  | The province will play an enhanced role in the operations of the Trent-Severn Waterway, Peterborough's MP announced Thursday in a ceremony near the Lift Lock.Dean Del Mastro and Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal signed a memorandum of understanding that solidifies a long-term agreement involving co-operative management of the waterway."In the past, this has been thought of as... (more) | | (0 comments) Environmental Law Fish Ontario Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region Quinte Region |
| | | COBOURG -- Among the visitors to Cobourg's waterfront this week was a group from Whitby who came for the express purpose of learning something to take away with them.Director of planning and development, Glenn McGlashon, hosted the contingent of councillors and others (including Oshawa Mayor Pat Perkins and planning and urban-design consultant Anne McIlroy) during the... (more) | | (0 comments) Development & Land Use Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region Swim |
| | | NORTHUMBERLAND - Most beaches in Northumberland County are safe for swimming, according to the most recent results of water samples taken by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.Beaches open for swimming in the Port Hope/ Cobourg area include Bewdley Beach, Harwood Beach, Port Hope Beach East, Port Hope Beach West, Sandy Bay Park, Victoria Beach... (more) | | (0 comments) Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region Swim |
| | | Hastings — Sarah Stoner stands just off the south shore of the Trent River and playfully swings her sons James and Marshal into the water.Nearby, other children swim and splash in the shallow water and play on a gently-sloping beach bordered by green lawns. It's a sight that would have been impossible two years ago, says Hastings Revitalization Association past chairman... (more) | | (0 comments) Development & Land Use Port Hope, Cobourg, and Region Swim |
|
