Trending Now
Cobourg keeps Victoria Hall open until 11 p.m. as heat and wildfire smoke continueSpecial Air Quality Statement issued as wildfire smoke spreads across Northumberland CountyPort Hope Arts Festival returns August 8 with plays, market and outdoor concertLocal unemployment rate falls to 6.7 per cent in JuneCobourg police seek public's help after Hero's Flight sculpture vandalizedOPP joins 30Forward initiative to increase representation of women in policingCultivate Festival expands community programming as summer season continuesDriver faces multiple charges after Highway 401 crash in Cramahe TownshipStaff member injured in assault at Warkworth InstitutionThe Northumberland 48Port Hope names Cynthia Islam as new Director of Water and Wastewater ServicesCooling centres open across Northumberland, Quinte West as dangerous heat settles inWine & Ale in the Park raises record $54,500 for Northumberland Hills HospitalHealth unit urges Northumberland residents to take precautions as dangerous heat peaks TuesdayOPP joins 30Forward initiative to increase representation of women in policingCobourg police lay charges in three separate investigationsGROWING UP ON THE FARM: The Van Dorp FamilyThe Northumberland 48Port Hope man charged following intimate partner violence investigationWhat's good in Northumberland? Camp Day coffee helps young people discover confidence, connection, possibility
Local News Stories
Cobourg police seek public's help after Hero's Flight sculpture vandalized
Cobourg police are investigating after a memorial sculpture at Chris Garrett Memorial Park was vandalized. Police say they were notified on July 13 that the Hero's Flight sculpture, located along Birc...
7h ago
OPP joins 30Forward initiative to increase representation of women in policing
The Ontario Provincial Police has officially joined 30Forward, a Canada wide initiative focused on increasing the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in policing. By signing the pledge, OP...
8h ago
Cultivate Festival expands community programming as summer season continues
Cultivate Festival is rolling out a full slate of summer activities as organizers prepare for this year's festival while expanding opportunities for residents to take part. The organization has launch...
8h ago
WIN
Features
Local News Continued
The Northumberland 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Wednesday: Starting at 2 p.m., Come From Away is more than a hit musical-it's a moving story of kindness, resili...
9h ago
Port Hope names Cynthia Islam as new Director of Water and Wastewater Services
The Municipality of Port Hope has announced the appointment of Cynthia Islam as its new Director of Water and Wastewater Services, effective July 20. Islam will oversee the Municipality's water and wa...
Jul 14, 2026
Cooling centres open across Northumberland, Quinte West as dangerous heat settles in
Communities across Northumberland County and Quinte West are opening cooling centres and reminding residents to take precautions as what is expected to be the hottest day of the current heat event arr...
Jul 14, 2026
