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'Carrying such a heavy burden': Brighton mayor reaches out to Tumbler Ridge after mass shooting
Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander has reached out personally to the community of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia after this week's tragic sho...
41m ago

UPDATE: Investigation continues after reported threat at ENSS in Brighton: OPP
Northumberland OPP says an investigation is continuing after a reported threat involving a local secondary school in the Municipality of Bri...
2h ago

Port Hope, OPG sign agreement to advance planning for potential Wesleyville nuclear project
The Municipality of Port Hope and Ontario Power Generation have signed a partnership agreement to guide how both sides will work together du...
6h ago

Cobourg police execute Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant in Division, Swayne streets area
Details are still scarce after a raid in the Division Street and Swayne Street Cobourg area this morning, but the scene has been cleared, sa...
6h ago

PRIDE OF THE NATION: Cassie Sharpe
Cassie Sharpe delivered a historic performance at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, capturing gold in women's ski halfpipe and earning C...
11h ago

Lakelands Public Health warns of March 31 suspensions for missing student immunization records
Lakelands Public Health is reminding parents and guardians of students in Grades 2 and 11 to ensure immunization records are up to date or t...
11h ago

Jane Sawyer to receive James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award in Cobourg
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg have named Jane Sawyer of Shelter Valley Pinesnes Golf Club as the re...
11h ago

Whales migrating out of Trenton: Last chance to visit flagship exhibit this Family Day
The whales are migrating out of Trenton, says the Quinte Museum of Natural History. The community is being encouraged to bid farewell to the...
11h ago

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Family Storytime - Cobourg Library Thursdays at 1...
11h ago

Your latest Northumberland OPP rundown: Drone report near Warkworth Institution leads to arrest
Northumberland OPP has been busy in recent weeks laying a slew of charges after several unrelated incidents across the county. Here's the la...
13h ago

Housing plans in place for all tenants displaced by Colborne apartment fire, county says
Northumberland County says housing plans have now been confirmed for all residents displaced by the fire at 8 King Street West in Colborne. ...
Feb 11, 2026

What's good in Northumberland? Five Counties families take centre ice at Petes Next Gen Game
Family Day will shine a spotlight on courage, care and community as Five Counties Children's Centre partners with the Peterborough Petes for...
Feb 11, 2026

PRIDE OF THE NATION: Ella Shelton
Ella Shelton has established herself as a key contributor to Canada's women's hockey program, highlighted by an Olympic gold medal and multi...
Feb 11, 2026

Ontario rents fall again as national decline reaches sixteen months
Rental prices continued to ease in January, extending a national trend that is now more than a year long, with Ontario among the provinces s...
Feb 11, 2026

Multiple Cobourg residents facing charges following weekend incidents, police say
Cobourg police report a series of arrests over several days, with charges ranging from breaching court conditions to intimate partner violen...
Feb 11, 2026

Port Hope Police partner with Harper Can Help to expand mental wellness support
The Port Hope Police Service has announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening mental wellness resources for officers, staff and their ...
Feb 11, 2026

Northumberland candidates, councillors invited to join AMO leadership training ahead of October vote
With municipal elections scheduled for October 26, elected officials and prospective candidates across Northumberland County are being encou...
Feb 11, 2026
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What's good in Northumberland? Sweet treats and car sales help United Way fuel local impact
Valentine's season is bringing a double dose of generosity to Northumberland, with United Way Northumberland launching a dessert auction and...
Feb 10, 2026

'A lot of community and Canadian pride': Brighton rallying for skeleton racer Hallie Clarke's Olympic debut
Brightonians are gearing up to cheer on one of their own this weekend: World champ and Olympic athlete Hallie Clarke, who is competing at th...
Feb 10, 2026

PRIDE OF THE NATION: Mark McMorris
Mark McMorris is looking to add to his trophy case with another strong showing on the international stage. MBC Media's Kennedy Freeman has a...
Feb 10, 2026

Colborne woman charged after vehicle found in snowbank in Hamilton Township
Northumberland OPP say a Colborne woman is facing impaired driving charges after officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in a snow...
Feb 10, 2026

Ontario investing $30M to grow primary care workforce
The Ontario government says it will invest an additional 30 million dollars to expand the province's primary care workforce, a move aimed at...
Feb 10, 2026

Town of Cobourg begins rollout of information for October 2026 municipal election
The Town of Cobourg says it's started preparing residents for the 2026 municipal and school board election, with public information campaign...
Feb 10, 2026

Port Hope council raises pay for next term, aims to attract broader field of candidates in October election
Port Hope council has approved increases to councillor compensation that will take effect after this year's municipal election, with members...
Feb 10, 2026

Carney, Luxembourg leader announce finance, trade, security partnerships during Ottawa visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden have announced a series of new partnership initiatives following meetin...
Feb 10, 2026

What's good in Northumberland? Diamonds and Denim brings Cobourg together for hospital MRI fundraiser
Cowboy boots, rhinestones, and community spirit filled the room at the LiUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg on Friday as the Rotary Cl...
Feb 09, 2026

Suspected pedestrian fatality involving train: Cobourg police
A suspected pedestrian fatality involving a train kept emergency crews busy in Cobourg until late last night, say police. The Cobourg Police...
Feb 09, 2026

PRIDE OF THE NATION: Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier
A pair of Canadians are hoping that third time's a charm on the Olympic stage. Paul Poirier and Piper Gilles are four-time world championshi...
Feb 09, 2026

Local voices weigh in on Ontario's proposed captive wildlife protections
As Ontario considers Bill 35, legislation aimed at strengthening protections for captive wildlife, the province is responding to years of co...
Feb 09, 2026
Hamilton Township man charged after intimate partner violence investigation
Northumberland OPP say a man is facing charges following an investigation into intimate partner violence in Hamilton Township. Police say of...
Feb 09, 2026




