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$50K reward: Can you help solve the 17-year-old homicide of Calvin Vanness?
Investigators are calling on the public to help solve a 17-year-old homicide - and have announced a $50,000 reward for information leading t...
3h ago

Cobourg man charged with trafficking after drugs found in plain view downtown
A 41-year-old Cobourg man is facing drug trafficking charges after police say he was found with controlled substances and paraphernalia in p...
3h ago

Experience Cobourg launches $3 summer perks booklet with over $250 in local savings
Summer just got a little sweeter for shoppers and visitors in Cobourg. Experience Cobourg has officially launched the first edition of its &...
3h ago

Orillia resident charged in Cramahe-based romance scam investigation
An Orillia resident has been charged after police say a Cramahe resident fell victim to an alleged romance scam. Back in April, Northumberla...
3h ago

Cobourg police to conduct active attacker response training June 18
The Cobourg Police Service is advising the public about a multi-agency training exercise happening in town this week. On the evening of Wedn...
3h ago

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party [Bewdley] Bew...
3h ago

Suspicious drone activity near Warkworth Institution leads to 2 arrests
A report about suspicious drone activity near Warkworth Institution has led to charges for two North York residents, including one youth, sa...
3h ago

What's good in Northumberland? 'Pop Up Pride' returns in Brighton to support youth centre
With hopes of rallying residents in a show of support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community and making a difference for the Home Rainbow Youth Centre,...
16h ago

Port Hope police update sudden death investigation on Bedford Street
The Port Hope Police Service has released an update following a sudden death investigation launched Friday, June 14, in the area of Bedford ...
23h ago

Intimate partner violence report leads to 8 charges for Port Hope man
A 47-year-old Port Hope man is facing a slew of charges after Northumberland OPP say police responded to an intimate partner violence report...
Jun 16, 2025

REMINDER: Cobourg council hosts June 17 town hall to hear feedback on low barrier shelter
Cobourg residents and business owners are encouraged to take part in an upcoming Town Hall meeting to share feedback on the low barrier shel...
Jun 16, 2025

Port Hope man faces charges after allegedly threatening store cashier
A Port Hope man is facing multiple charges after an incident at a local business earlier this week. Police say the incident happened around ...
Jun 16, 2025

Volunteers clock over 1,000 hours during United Way's Day of Caring in Northumberland
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves across Northumberland County last Friday for the 26th annual United Way Day of Caring - leaving behind fr...
Jun 16, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Babytime! Monday, June 16 10:30am to 11:30am Mary...
Jun 16, 2025

51-year-old Brighton man arrested after sexual assault investigation
A sexual assault investigation by the Northumberland OPP crime unit has led to the arrest of a 51-year-old Brighton man, say police. Back in...
Jun 16, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? OTF grant helps Alzheimer Society rebuild vital volunteer program
The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton is celebrating the impact of a $199,200 grant from the...
Jun 15, 2025

Thomas Cobourg supports youth with donation to Rebound Child and Youth Services
Rebound Child and Youth Services is a Northumberland-based nonprofit that offers mental health support, counselling, and community programmi...
Jun 15, 2025

Alleged road rage incident in Brighton leads to uttering threats charge
An alleged road rage incident in Brighton has led to an arrest, says Northumberland OPP. According to OPP, on June 7, police said they recei...
Jun 14, 2025

Belleville man charged after Hwy. 401 crash in Northumberland: OPP
A Belleville resident is facing a dangerous driving charge after an investigation into a crash going back to last year on Hwy. 401 in the To...
Jun 14, 2025

NHH Foundation gala returns in person this fall with a new twist
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation's signature fundraising gala returns in person this fall with a fresh new format to mark ...
Jun 14, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Cobourg Farmers Market June 14 2025, 8:00 AM to 1...
Jun 14, 2025

Port Hope crash leads to impaired, stunt driving charges
Northumberland OPP say charges have been laid after a single-vehicle crash in the Municipality of Port Hope. On Friday, June 13, 2025, short...
Jun 14, 2025

Cobourg Police Board reaffirms confidence in Chief VandeGraaf following editorial criticism
The Cobourg Police Service Board has reaffirmed its confidence in Chief of Police Paul VandeGraaf following a recent editorial that called f...
Jun 13, 2025

$48K worth of cocaine, loaded handgun, replica handgun allegedly seized in Campbellford
Northumberland OPP say drug and weapon-related charges have been laid after a police raid in Campbellford. Police said on June 12, 2025, OPP...
Jun 13, 2025

New nuclear learning centre aims to build skilled workforce in Northumberland, beyond
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering...
Jun 13, 2025

Temporary road closure, transit detour at Walton and Pine Streets in Port Hope
The Town of Port Hope is advising residents and visitors of a temporary road closure at the intersection of Walton and Pine Streets starting...
Jun 13, 2025

Boundary of Garden Hill Earth Science ANSI amended in subdivision application case
The Municipality of Port Hope is advising residents of a recent change in the status of planning applications tied to a proposed residential...
Jun 13, 2025

Fish for free in Northumberland this Father's Day weekend
Residents can fish for free across Ontario this weekend, with no licence required on June 14 and 15 in celebration of Father's Day. "Th...
Jun 13, 2025

Canadian rents fall 3% from 2024 peak but remain 12% higher than 3 years ago
Canada's rental market is showing signs of cooling, but affordability challenges remain. According to the latest National Rent Report from R...
Jun 13, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Bewdley Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch Fridays...
Jun 13, 2025