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City of Belleville Approves 2026 Rates and Fees, Effective Jan. 1
Belleville City Council has approved updates to municipal rates and fees including those for Community Services, Waste Management, Transit
Exclusive – Former Teacher’s Aide from Durham Region Still Seeking Justice After Being Acquitted of Charges
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Ashley Jansen is still seeking justice after being acquitted sexual assault and sexual interference involving a
Mayor Cleveland Presents First “Mayor’s Budget” for Cobourg
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released the Town’s first Mayor’s Budget, proposing a 2026 municipal levy increase of 2.70%.
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – A Peaceful Walk Through Nawautin Nature Sanctuary in Alwnick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=falGyPZ7MtQ It’s always seems special to be one of the first to visit Nawautin Nature Sanctuary south of Grafton after
Video – Fox on the Run in Wicklow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WlMKVJAk1w Driving through the country roads you’ll never know what you see. On Sunday, December 7, 2025, with a beautiful snowfall
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – “Front Line for Hunger” Food Drive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XccD_wUFCuU Northumberland Fare Share Food Drive got help from front line workers in Port Hope on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The
Cobourg Library and Police Budgets Released
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The two Cobourg organizations that were the subject of Strong Mayor Directives from Lucas Cleveland on
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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
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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
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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