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Tribute for Former Municipality of Port Hope Councillor John Bickle
With great sadness, the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the passing of former Councillor John Bickle who died on
Town of Cobourg Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honour of Former Councillor
The Town of Cobourg advises residents that flags across the municipality have been lowered to half-staff in honour of
Town of Cobourg Upgrading Council Chambers Audio-Visual Technology
(Today's Northumberland file photo) March 12 Standing Committee Meeting to be Held Virtually The Town of Cobourg’s Legislative Services Division would
City of Belleville Garbage Bag Tag Fee To Increase
The City of Belleville is advising residents that the cost of a garbage bag tag will increase from $3
Port Hope Council Supports Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendment in Ganaraska Trail School Area
Port Hope council has unanimously supported amendments to a traffic and parking bylaw in an effort to address safety
Northumberland County Council Remuneration Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Tuesday's meeting, Northumberland County council's Corporate Support Committee meeting fine-tuned deliberations on what compensation their
Provincial Legislation Good for Hospitals But Has Fallout for Long-Term-Care Facilities
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The waiting list to get into the Golden Plough Lodge is 800, and
Northumberland County Committee Hears Good Paramedics/Paramedicine Reports
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Northumberland County council Community Health Committee received some good news Tuesday from
Northumberland County Council Committee Suggests Broader Discussion on Plough Demolition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Public Works Committee meeting has tossed the ball to the full county council
Cobourg Transit Expands Limited Fixed Route Service Hours
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Extended weekday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours begin March 9, 2026 The Town of Cobourg’s Public
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Northumberland Hills Hospital Welcomes Accreditation Canada Peer Surveyors
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is preparing to welcome peer surveyors from Accreditation Canada from Monday, March
Ontario Supporting Ice Storm Recovery in NorthumberlandPeterborough South
MPP David Piccini and Ontario’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop recently saw firsthand in Otonabee-South Monaghan
Ontario Rebuilding County Road 49 in Prince Edward County
Critical upgrades will support the safe movement of people and goods and keep workers on the job in Southeastern
Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast partner on Addictions Specialist Team
The Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast are pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership under Fourcast’s Police Outreach Program
Draft Parking Bylaw in Port Hope Progresses with Support from Council
A draft parking bylaw aimed at improving winter road safety and modernizing enforcement is moving forward after Port Hope
- Photo Galleries
Video – Transport Stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJ4KnXAUUw A transport truck was stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne for most of the day on Tuesday, March 17,
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
- Crime
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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Northumberland Stars Will Host First Two Games of GMHL Final in Colborne
The schedule for the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s Russell Cup championship series between the Northumberland Stars and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba