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Northumberland County Advises Potential Impact to Services in the Event of Postal Strike
Northumberland County is notifying residents that all incoming and outgoing mail may be affected by a potential labour disruption
Festive Events and Activities Planned this Holiday Season in the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning to
Ontario and Starlink to Bring High-Speed Satellite Internet to Remote Communities
New program offering connectivity for 15,000 eligible homes and businesses The Ontario government is partnering with Starlink to launch the
Cobourg’s Santa Claus Parade Brings North Pole to Life on November 30
The Town of Cobourg invites the community to join the festivities at the annual Cobourg Santa Claus Parade on
HKPR District Health Unit – First Local Confirmed Case of Influenza in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Flu Vaccination and Preventive Steps Encouraged to Protect Community as Influenza Season Begins The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
Ontario Building New Emergency Department in Kawartha Lakes
Expanded emergency department at Ross Memorial Hospital will connect more people to emergency care closer to home The Ontario government
Ontario Building New Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging Departments in Orangeville
Expanded departments at Headwaters Health Care Centre will connect more people to care closer to home The Ontario government is
Video – Warming Room Opens Up at 310 Division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S96bG__3Sw By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The door opens at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, on a Northumberland County facility
Video – Community Pays Respects As Alderville Holds Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwvnXM8gEc8 Alderville held their annual Remembrance Service on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums lead
$135,200 Ontario Government Grant Allows More Local Children to Access Treatment
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, MPP Dave Smith met with representatives from the Five Counties Children’s Centre, as well
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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
Port Hope Mayor Proposes Budget with 2.7% Increase
Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky officially introduced her budget at Tuesday night’s council meeting. As previously reported, the details were
CBM Aggregates in Grafton Recognized by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
The Grafton Site of CBM Aggregates was one of three businesses awarded with the Property Enhancement Award by the
Capacity to Increase at 310 Division
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Lucas Cleveland engaged Northumberland County council in a discussion of more than an hour's duration
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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