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Northumberland Humane Society pauses cat adoptions amid ringworm outbreak
The Northumberland Humane Society (NHS) has temporarily suspended all cat adoptions and intakes due to a ringworm outbreak affecting the reg...
14h ago
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18-year-old Cobourg man facing charges in Elgin Street theft investigation
An 18-year-old Cobourg man has been charged in connection with a theft from a local business on Elgin Street. On July 29, 2025, Cobourg Poli...
20h ago

Cobourg woman charged after allegedly striking officer during neighbour dispute
A 32-year-old Cobourg woman has been arrested and charged after a police officer was assaulted during a disturbance call in the town's north...
21h ago

Debris cleanup begins at former File Factory site on Cavan Street
The Municipality of Port Hope is moving forward with fire debris cleanup at the former File Factory site on Cavan Street, beginning this wee...
21h ago

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 Public Library, ...
21h ago

OPP calls on motorists to help keep people, emergency crews safe this long-weekend
Ahead of one of the busiest traffic long-weekends of the year, OPP is calling on motorists to do their part to keep roads safe - and that me...
22h ago

'Spat on one officer and threatened another': 18-year-old charged after dispute call in Northumberland
An 18-year-old is facing charges after Northumberland OPP says police were called to a family dispute call, and the accused allegedly spat a...
23h ago

What's good in Northumberland? Brighton Street Dance returns to rock downtown Saturday
Thousands are expected to flood downtown Brighton this weekend with the return of "one of the best parties of the season." The ann...
Jul 31, 2025

Cobourg man charged after threat investigation near local business
Cobourg Police say a 32-year-old man has been charged after officers responded to a report of threats at a business near King Street East an...
Jul 31, 2025

'We see this as very positive for members': President & CEO of Kawartha Credit Union discusses proposed merger
A proposed merger between Kawartha Credit Union and Libro Credit Union is all about setting up both sides for future success according to ma...
Jul 31, 2025

Construction begins on fourth operating room at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Construction of a new fourth operating room at Northumberland Hills Hospital is now underway, thanks to the success of the NHH Foundation's ...
Jul 31, 2025

Port Hope Arts Festival Returns August 9 with Theatre, Art, Music & more
The Port Hope Arts Festival is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the day-long celebrati...
Jul 31, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Downtown Cobourg Sidewalk Sale Downtown Cobourg T...
Jul 31, 2025

Firearms seized after dispute call in Colborne: OPP
A 74-year-old Colborne resident is facing weapon-related charges after Northumberland OPP says police responded to a dispute call. On Monday...
Jul 31, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Cobourg Sandcastle Festival Returns August 2 with Sculpture, Food & Music
Get ready for one of Cobourg's most anticipated summer events! The Cobourg Sandcastle Festival returns Saturday, August 2, 2025, bringing to...
Jul 30, 2025

County eyes higher-barrier model for Cobourg shelter at 310 Division Street
Northumberland County Council is expected to consider a proposal to convert the 310 Division Street shelter in Cobourg from a low-barrier to...
Jul 30, 2025

Cobourg man charged after alleged assault at local business
A 33-year-old Cobourg man is facing multiple charges following an alleged assault at a north-end business. According to Cobourg Police, offi...
Jul 30, 2025

Ontario supports Port Hope Racquet Club expansion with $682K grant
The Port Hope Racquet Club is receiving a major boost from the Ontario government, with more than $680,000 in funding to upgrade and expand ...
Jul 30, 2025

Cobourg police warn residents after $60K online investment scam
Cobourg Police are urging residents to stay vigilant after a local resident lost more than $60,000 in an online investment scam. According t...
Jul 30, 2025

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, July 30 10:30am ...
Jul 30, 2025

COP BRIEFS: Impaired driving, public intoxication, speeding charges laid in Northumberland
It was another busy weekend for Northumberland OPP with charges laid around impaired driving, speeding, public intoxication, and more. Here'...
Jul 30, 2025

Police seek public help to identify suspect in $9K ring theft in Brighton
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public following a theft at a business i...
Jul 29, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Young artists help Five Counties celebrate 50 years with heartfelt thank-you cards
A colourful rainbow and a heartfelt message of thanks are helping Five Counties Children's Centre mark its 50th anniversary in a deeply pers...
Jul 29, 2025

Ontario launches $260M Skills Development Fund to boost training in key sectors
The Ontario government is investing $260 million in the sixth round of its Skills Development Fund Training Stream to support training and u...
Jul 29, 2025

Cobourg Police ramp closed for repairs, temporary accessibility plan in place
The Cobourg Police Service is advising the public that the accessibility ramp at its station located at 107 King Street West is temporarily ...
Jul 29, 2025

OPP urge boaters to wear life jackets after Crow Lake charge plus rising marine deaths
Ontario Provincial Police are reminding boaters to take safety seriously after charging a man on Crow Lake for not having proper floatation ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Cobourg man charged with causing a disturbance downtown
A 37-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police say he caused a public disturbance late last week. According to the Cobourg Police ...
Jul 29, 2025

Save the date: Registration opens August 11 for Hike, Bike, Bark in support of Ed's House
Registration opens August 11 for Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice, one of Northumberland's most meaningful community events, taking place Su...
Jul 29, 2025

Northumberland County council sets August 15 special meeting for 2026 budget discussions
Northumberland County council will hold a special meeting on Friday, August 15, 2025, to begin deliberations for the county's 2026 budget. T...
Jul 29, 2025

GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Century Game Park's Rod and Elaine Potter
More than 180 years ago, Robert Richard Potter "chopped an existence out of the Canadian wild in 1837" and made it home. Five gene...
Jul 29, 2025