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Year: 2025
Canada’s Forest Sector Speaks Out Against Unnecessary Tariffs on Canadian Exports
The following statement was released today by Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO, Derek Nighbor. “The U.S.
Ontario Federation of Labour Urges United Tariff Response
Noting that any answer to Trump’s attack on our economy will be successful, only if it is embraced by
Unjustified and Unwanted Trade War Begins – What’s On the List for US Tariffs
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada: “Today, after a 30-day
Video – Federal Government Kicks in $5-Million to Help with Cobourg’s Breakwaters and Seawall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNEjZ8trExg By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland That steep price tag for rebuilding the Cobourg harbour breakwaters and the Monk's Cove
Trump Tariffs Could Decimate Ontario’s Housing Sector
OHBA Is Extremely Concerned by the Potential Effects of Tariffs on Ontario Housing The Trump administration’s implementation of 25% tariffs
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Structure Fire, Traffic Enforcement
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 82 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Northumberland OPP – Weekend Incidents Include Impaired Driving, Person Charged with Theft, Driving Offences
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and investigated a number of incidents of the
Video – Casting Set for Capitol Theatre Port Hope Summer Season
https://vimeo.com/1061279059?share=copy#t=0 Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared casting details for the four mainstage productions
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Person in Critical Condition Following Stabbing
On March 3, 2025 at approximately 4:15am the Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to a Lindsay apartment community to
Cobourg Police – Thornhill Man Facing Impaired Driving Offences (No Name Released)
A 21-year-old Thornhill man is facing impaired driving offences following an incident Monday night. On Monday, March 3, 2025, at
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Port Hope Police Board Member Suspended Six Months Without Pay Over Conflict of Interest
Inspector General says Jason Wooland crossed the line — and kept crossing it after being warned A Port Hope Police
Video – Photo Gallery – Late-Night Search at Victoria Beach Comes Up Empty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjmV5cv-8g A late-night search involving multiple emergency services at Cobourg’s Victoria Beach ended without finding anyone after a report of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Moon Turns Copper as Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L48RT23iR-Y Cobourg residents who stayed up late Thursday night were treated to a spectacular celestial show as the full moon
Municipality of Brighton Signs Twinning Charter with the Town of Brighton, New York
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Mayor Brian Ostrander and Town of Brighton, New York Supervisor Bill Moehle officially signed
Northumberland County Housing Executive Departs After 10 Years
Northumberland County’s Associate Director of Housing & Homelessness, Rebecca Snelgrove, has departed from the County after a decade with
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Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
Video – Photo Gallery – Late-Night Search at Victoria Beach Comes Up Empty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjmV5cv-8g A late-night search involving multiple emergency services at Cobourg’s Victoria Beach ended without finding anyone after a report of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Moon Turns Copper as Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L48RT23iR-Y Cobourg residents who stayed up late Thursday night were treated to a spectacular celestial show as the full moon
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Monarch Tag and Release in Garden Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s9FVYKnhhY For citizen scientist Don Davis, tagging monarch butterflies is about more than putting a tiny identification tag on their
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
Northumberland Jacks Host Ontario Baseball Association 8U A Championship This Weekend
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under baseball team is the host for their Ontario Baseball Association provincial championship Friday
Northumberland Jacks 9U Players Seeking Another Ontario Baseball Association Title
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under team is aiming for a second straight Ontario Baseball Association championship, though a
Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice