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Ontario Investing $20 Million to Revitalize Downtown Ottawa
New Deal investment will support safety and economic growth As the next step in the government’s historic Ontario-Ottawa New Deal, Ontario
Ontario Supporting Seniors and Their Caregivers
New legislation and investments will enhance quality of life and care for seniors across the province On December 4, 2024,
Northumberland OPP Urge Seniors to Check Licence Expiry Dates Amid Postal Delays
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is issuing an important reminder to senior drivers and their
Northumberland County Takes Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain on GPL Debenture
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Finance and Audit Committee has opted for a shorter-term debenture for
Northumberland County Council Will Hear Details on Drug Poisoning Crisis
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland More questions than answers was the result at a presentation on the local drug
Temporary GPL Staffers Cost Taxpayers Almost $2-Million
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland Staffing shortages at the Golden Plough Lodge, and the necessity to fill them from private
Cobourg Resident Celebrates $100,000 ENCORE Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Anastacio Onate of Cobourg. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE
New GPL/NCAM Occupancy Date Is In June
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The current occupancy date for the new Golden Plough Lodge-Northumberland County Archives and Museum
Northumberland County Hopes to Open Beds at 310 Division Street Soon
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland With the ground-floor services now open for the new Northumberland County shelter
More Convenient Care Act Including Merging Peterborough and Northumberland County Health Units
The Ontario government has introduced the More Convenient Care Act, 2024 which would, if passed, take the next step in the
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Police Will Be Freezing for a Reason at the 2026 Polar Plunge on March 22
Cobourg Police Service, Port Hope Police Service, and Community Living & Respite Northumberland once again team up to support
Overnight Snow Removal in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Residents and business owners are advised that Municipal road crews will be operating in the downtown
2026 Business Achievement Awards Call for Business Nominations
Organizers Announce New Award Categories The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg are pleased to announce
Cobourg Fire Department’s Antique Pumper Now Part of Canadian Fire Fighters Museum
Cobourg Fire Department’s 1932 Seagrave Pumper is now part of the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum (CFFM) display of vintage
Port Hope Council Wants Long-Delayed EDI Policy Completed
An Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Strategy with an Anti-Oppression Framework report left Port Hope council members wanting more at
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
- 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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of