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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...
9h 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...
9h 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...
9h 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...
9h 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...
10h 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 ...
22h ago
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
Housing, homelessness, healthcare, economic uncertainty amid trade war priorities for Northumberland at AMO Conference
Housing and homelessness, health and long-term care, economic development, and roads are the focus for Northumberland County officials at th...
Aug 19, 2025
Cobourg council to hold special meeting on strong mayor decision
The Ontario government introduced Strong Mayor Powers in 2022, granting certain municipal leaders expanded authority to advance housing and ...
Aug 19, 2025
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Driver flees from police: Loaded firearm, drugs allegedly seized after Hwy. 401 traffic stop in Quinte West
3 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...
Hastings County Plowing Match returns with tractors, food, family fun
7 hours ago
The Hastings County Plowing Match and Farm Show is set to return Aug. 20 and 21 this year taking place at Burkitt Farm located at 1289 Harrington Rd. ...
‘It’s expensive just to live:’ All Hands on Deck Food Drive returns Thursday to tackle hunger in Brighton, Trenton
7 hours ago
As hunger and living costs soar to new highs locally and across the nation, the Oldies 100.9 and Workman's OK Tire and Workman Engine Machine's All Ha...
Sports snapshot: Lakers lose, Petes gearing up for training camp, Tigers tryouts starting
44 minutes 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...
Police investigating drive-by shooting in Peterborough
2 hours ago
Peterborough Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place in the city late Tuesday night. Officers were called around 10:50pm on Augus...
Nine Ships 1825 strengthens ties with Ireland during emigration bicentennial
6 hours ago
During the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week from August 1 to 10, Nine Ships 1825 built important connections with Irish organizations...
Ontario doubles housing infrastructure fund with $1.6B boost to speed up home building
32 minutes 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
1 hour 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...
Two Napanee drivers charged with impaired driving after crashes in L&A County
5 hours ago
Two drivers from Napanee are facing impaired driving charges after separate single-vehicle collisions in Lennox and Addington County. On August 17, ju...
