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County to host public meeting on Killoran Creek culvert replacement
Northumberland County is inviting residents to learn more about an upcoming infrastructure project that will replace the Killoran Creek culv...
6h ago

Ontario offering free fishing for Canada Day week
Canadian residents will be able to fish across Ontario without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card during a special Canada Day initiative....
Jun 27, 2026

Northumberland OPP lay multiple charges in busy week of investigations
Northumberland OPP are reporting a busy stretch of policing activity across the county, with investigations resulting in impaired driving, s...
Jun 27, 2026

Two charged after Port Hope vehicle entry investigation
Two people have been charged following a Port Hope Police investigation into a series of thefts from vehicles across the municipality. Polic...
Jun 26, 2026

Cobourg police investigate theft of SUV from Densmore Road
Cobourg Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a residential neighbourhood and are asking the public to help identify those re...
Jun 26, 2026

Where to celebrate Canada Day across Northumberland
Northumberland residents won't have to travel far to find Canada Day celebrations, with communities across the county planning parades, live...
Jun 26, 2026

Port Hope adopts wildfire management plan to boost preparedness
The Municipality of Port Hope has adopted a new Municipal Wildland Fire Management Plan aimed at improving community preparedness as the ris...
Jun 26, 2026

Cobourg council supports changes to draft parks master plan
Cobourg council has unanimously supported a motion directing staff to revise portions of the town's draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. ...
Jun 26, 2026

County adopts climate adaptation plan to prepare for future weather risks
Northumberland County has adopted a new Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan designed to help communities prepare for the growing impacts ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Cobourg council supports changes to draft parks master plan
Cobourg council has unanimously supported a motion directing staff to revise portions of the town's draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. ...
Jun 26, 2026

NHH reports surplus, highlights growth, investments in annual review
Northumberland Hills Hospital is reporting a stronger financial position while highlighting a year of growth, new programs and investments a...
Jun 26, 2026

The Northumberland 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Friday: Drive in with old friends and meet some new ...
Jun 26, 2026

What's good in Northumberland? Brighton family business helping fill food bank shelves one barbecue tank at a time
What started as a conversation with a customer has grown into an annual community effort to help keep local food bank shelves stocked. For t...
Jun 25, 2026

Cramahe man charged months after ATV collision left person with life-threatening injuries
A Cramahe Township man is facing multiple criminal charges following an investigation into a collision that left an ATV rider with life-thre...
Jun 25, 2026

YMCA launches free Age Well program for seniors in Campbellford
YMCA Northumberland is celebrating the successful launch of its new Age Well program, an initiative designed to help older adults stay activ...
Jun 25, 2026

Port Hope, Ganaraska among local recipients of invasive species funding
Local organizations are among those benefiting from a new round of provincial funding aimed at protecting Ontario's natural spaces from inva...
Jun 25, 2026

Northumberland OPP reminding drivers to slow down as summer break begins
With the school year behind them, children across Northumberland are spending more time outdoors and Northumberland OPP are reminding driver...
Jun 25, 2026

Port Hope launching entrepreneurship event to support local business growth
The Municipality of Port Hope is inviting aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members to take part in a new event fo...
Jun 25, 2026

NHH Foundation launches 'Community Lives Here' campaign
The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign designed to highlight the connection between community su...
Jun 25, 2026

Parade, family fun, civic awards highlight Grafton Canada Day celebration
The Township of Alnwick/Haldimand is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Canada's 159th birthday with a day of family-friendly acti...
Jun 25, 2026

County celebrates opening of Indigenous early years playroom in Cobourg
Northumberland County is celebrating the opening of a new space dedicated to Indigenous early years learning, cultural connection and family...
Jun 25, 2026

Port Hope police report assault charge, collision, workplace dispute
Port Hope police are reporting several recent investigations, including an assault charge, a collision, a warrant arrest and a reported weap...
Jun 25, 2026

The Northumberland 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Thursday: Built Legacy | The Clench Family, the art ...
Jun 25, 2026

End of an Era as Trenton Trentonian and Community Press Go Digital
The Trenton Trentonian and the Community press newspapers will be discontinued tomorrow, June 25th. After reporting on Northumberland and Ha...
Jun 24, 2026

What's good in Northumberland? New Canadians share the many paths that lead to citizenship
For some, it comes after a few years of study. For others, it follows decades of living, working and raising a family in Canada. Northumberl...
Jun 24, 2026

Chair of Cobourg Police Services Board addresses concerns over chief selection comments, retains board support
The chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board says he remains committed to leading the board after addressing concerns about comments he ma...
Jun 24, 2026

Ontario investing $10.5 million in Merwin Greer Public School addition in Cobourg
A major investment in education infrastructure is coming to Cobourg. Ahead of an official announcement scheduled for this afternoon, details...
Jun 24, 2026

Alderville among First Nations investing in Darlington small modular reactor project
Alderville First Nation is among seven Williams Treaties First Nations taking part in what the Ontario government is calling a historic inve...
Jun 24, 2026

MP says local voices helping shape high-speed rail discussions
Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette says communities across eastern Ontario are having an impact on the ongoing development of the proposed ALTO ...
Jun 24, 2026

Northumberland event highlights Canadian Multiculturalism Festival
Residents of Northumberland will have a chance to experience cultures from around the world as part of the fifth annual Canadian Multicultur...
Jun 24, 2026





