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Cobourg man facing drug, weapon charges after downtown disturbance
Cobourg police say a man is facing multiple charges following a disturbance in the downtown core Tuesday evening. Police say officers respon...
5h ago

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Cobourg Library at the Cobourg Farmers Market Dat...
5h ago

It was a fun chase, but the Ace has been caught at NHH with a $26K winner
The Ace has been caught, bringing the latest Northumberland Hills Hospital's Catch the Ace lottery to a close after 35 weeks. The Northumber...
17h ago

Free fishing weekend returns for Mother's Day across Northumberland
Residents across Northumberland County will have the chance to fish for free this Mother's Day weekend. The Ontario government is waiving th...
May 08, 2026

Last chance for Northumberland residents to shape future of local hospital care, survey closes May 11
Residents across have just days left to share their input on the future of healthcare services at Northumberland Hills Hospital. The hospita...
May 08, 2026

Roof replacement project begins May 11 at Cobourg Public Library
Residents are being advised of construction at the Cobourg Public Library. The Town of Cobourg says work to replace the building's upper roo...
May 08, 2026

Regional symposium in Cobourg to focus on substance use across Northumberland
Community members, service providers, and leaders across Northumberland County are being invited to take part in a regional symposium focuse...
May 08, 2026

Police Week in Cobourg, Port Hope: Events highlight service, community, remembrance
Police Week will be marked from May 10 to 16, with Cobourg and Port Hope Police Services hosting a range of events focused on community conn...
May 08, 2026

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: 'It's not expected that we cope on our own anymore'
Knowing where to turn for help in a mental health crisis or taking care of your mental health isn't always easy, but there is help out there...
May 08, 2026

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...
May 08, 2026
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Trent-Severn Waterway opening in stages as high water delays full navigation season
52 minutes ago
The Trent-Severn Waterway navigation season will begin with a phased opening this year as Parks Canada continues to deal with unusually high water lev...
Record-breaking numbers for Bay of Quinte Home Show
2 hours ago
This year's Bay of Quinte Home Show delivered a record-breaking weekend, organizers have announced. Presented by the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce a...
It was a fun chase, but the Ace has been caught at NHH with a $26K winner
15 hours ago
The Ace has been caught, bringing the latest Northumberland Hills Hospital's Catch the Ace lottery to a close after 35 weeks. The Northumberland Hills...
Federal transport minister, ALTO high-speed rail protestors hear each other out before Peterborough chamber event
13 minutes ago
A large crowd of ALTO high-speed rail protesters greet Canada's transport minister during a stop in Peterborough Friday morning. Before making his way...
Peterborough man charged with armed robbery after knife-point incident near train tracks
2 hours ago
A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing an armed robbery charge following an incident near train tracks Thursday night, according to the Peterborough...
MUNICIPAL ELECTION: A total of 17 in the mix so far for this fall’s municipal election
3 hours ago
The first week of the nomination filing period for this fall's municipal election was a busy one with 17 declared candidates vying for one of 11 counc...
Rising Bay of Quinte, Lake Ontario water levels spark shoreline warning
57 minutes ago
Quinte Conservation has issued a shoreline conditions statement for the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario as water levels continue to rise this spring. O...
New museum exhibits explore quirky Canadian language
1 hour ago
The Museum of Lennox and Addington is welcoming spring with two new exhibits celebrating the changing world of language and communication. The first e...
Pair of Ontarians isolating after deadly cruise virus outbreak
1 hour ago
Three Canadians connected to a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are isolating at home in Ontario and Quebec as health offi...






