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What's good in Northumberland? Encore at the Midway fundraiser brings movies, music, memories to Northumberland
The Midway Drive-In at 2141 Theatre Road is reopening September 5 and 6 for Encore at the Midway - a two-night fundraiser supporting YMCA No...
3h ago
Meth, cocaine, fentanyl allegedly seized in Brighton after concerned citizen report
A call from a concerned citizen in Brighton has led police to allegedly seize suspected meth, cocaine and fentanyl. At about 7 a.m. on Tuesd...
3h ago
Ontario Public Service to return to office full time starting January 2026
The Ontario government has announced that the Ontario Public Service and its provincial agencies, boards, and commissions will return to ful...
14h ago
Northumberland County secures over $400K in grants to support community initiatives
Northumberland County says they've successfully secured $407,918 in external grant funding during the first half of 2025, supporting key pro...
14h ago
New study urges Ontario hospitals to adopt nurse-to-patient ratios to improve care, reduce burnout
A new academic study recommends Ontario hospitals adopt mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios to improve patient outcomes and address the provin...
14h ago
The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Toddlers and Waddlers Wednesday, August 20 10:30a...
14h ago
4 impaired driving arrests, 1 involving child passengers: Northumberland OPP
Alleged impaired driving continues to be a problem on local roads after Northumberland OPP says four people were charged in unrelated incide...
15h ago
What's good in Northumberland? Backpack for Kids event brings community together in Cobourg to support students
United Way Northumberland hosted its annual Backpack for Kids stuffing event on August 19, at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre, where the ...
Aug 19, 2025
Air Canada, flight attendants reach tentative agreement; flights to resume
Air Canada's 10,400 flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement with the airline, ending a three-day strike that grounded flights a...
Aug 19, 2025
Northumberland OPP call on public for help after stolen ambulance incident in Colborne
Northumberland OPP is calling on the public for help with an investigation into the theft of an ambulance in Colborne. On Sunday, Aug. 17, 2...
Aug 19, 2025
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What’s good in Northumberland? Encore at the Midway fundraiser brings movies, music, memories to Northumberland
6 minutes ago
The Midway Drive-In at 2141 Theatre Road is reopening September 5 and 6 for Encore at the Midway - a two-night fundraiser supporting YMCA Northumberla...
Meth, cocaine, fentanyl allegedly seized in Brighton after concerned citizen report
1 hour ago
A call from a concerned citizen in Brighton has led police to allegedly seize suspected meth, cocaine and fentanyl. At about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1...
Driver flees from police: Loaded firearm, drugs allegedly seized after Hwy. 401 traffic stop in Quinte West
6 hours ago
A traffic stop on Hwy. 401 in Quinte West has led to the alleged seizure of suspected drugs and a loaded firearm, and a warrant being issued after a d...
Lindsay home invasion sparks debate over self-defence rights
21 minutes ago
A violent confrontation in a Kent Street apartment in Lindsay early Monday morning has ignited a firestorm of public debate about self-defence laws in...
What’s Good in Peterborough? Residents gear up for All Hands on Deck Food Drive
2 hours ago
Staff from Oldies 96.7 and Freq 90.5 will be posted at area grocery stores Thursday as part of the annual Marks All Hands On Deck Food Drive. Sales Ma...
Sports snapshot: Lakers lose, Petes gearing up for training camp, Tigers tryouts starting
5 hours ago
Here is your local sports report for Wednesday, August 20, brought to you by White's Wearparts. Serving and supplying all of Ontario with high quality...
What’s good near Greater Napanee? FireFit challenge brings toughest two minutes in sports to Tamworth this weekend
5 minutes ago
Firefighters from across Eastern Canada will put their strength and endurance to the test this weekend as the FireFit Championships come to Tamworth. ...
Ontario doubles housing infrastructure fund with $1.6B boost to speed up home building
3 hours ago
Ontario is nearly doubling its Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) with a new $1.6 billion investment announced Monday by Premier Doug For...
What you can and can’t put to the curb during Greater Napanee’s Giveaway Day
4 hours ago
Greater Napanee residents will have a chance to clear out their homes and pick up something new during the town's next Giveaway Day on Saturday, Septe...
