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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,...
11h 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 ...
18h 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...
21h ago

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...
22h ago

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 ...
22h ago

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...
22h ago

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...
22h ago

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...
23h ago

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

What's good in Northumberland? Port Hope teen competes at Canadian Swimming Trials, shows promise for future
Seventeen-year-old Port Hope swimmer Molly Steeves made her national debut at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, B.C., repr...
Jun 12, 2025

Harwood Memorial Park and Hall to mark 100 years with free summer celebration
A century of community spirit will be on full display this summer as Harwood Memorial Park and Hall celebrates its 100th anniversary. The fr...
Jun 12, 2025

New Ontario career tool helps Northumberland students, job seekers plan for in-demand careers
A new online tool from the Ontario government is helping students and job seekers across the province and here in Northumberland prepare fo...
Jun 12, 2025

VIDEO: Cobourg police launch Safer Streets program to target drug use, trespassing
The Cobourg Police Service say they're launching a new initiative aimed at improving public safety and addressing community concerns related...
Jun 12, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Cobourg Family Storytime - Cobourg Library Thursd...
Jun 12, 2025

New speed zones in effect across Northumberland
Northumberland County has completed speed zone updates at 18 locations to help drivers adjust more gradually between fast-moving rural roads...
Jun 12, 2025

Clarington father and son charged in separate hate-motivated incidents
A father and son from Clarington have been arrested in connection with two separate hate-motivated incidents that took place earlier this ye...
Jun 11, 2025