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Tariff Fray Makes Unlikely Friends
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The imposition of 25% tariffs by the United States on Canada has resulted in
Colborne subdivision edges toward fruition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A vote at Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning Committee meeting
Local Tourist Destination Makes New York Times List
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning Committee heard good news at
Ontario Farmers Respond to U.S. Tariff Situation
Ontario Federation of Agriculture Statement On March 4, 2025, the United States imposed 10 per cent tariffs on energy imports
Homelessness Struggles Reflected in Committee Correspondence
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The struggles the Province of Ontario has had with homeless encampments were reflected in
Report on 310 Division Street Brought More Than Statistics
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The report on the first few months of operations for Northumberland County's homeless shelter
Social Services Will Continue to Be a Challenge in Northumberland County
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Members of Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee agreed that the report on work
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
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OPP – Paddlers Account for Almost Half of Boating Deaths
Fifty-six (56) paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police
Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health Meeting Summary
Medical Officer of Health Updates Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP)
Video – Historic Milestone for Campus of Care in Campbellford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7PDG3WwQcQ It was a historic milestone for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on May 15, 2025. During the announcement of the Provincial
Video – Busy Evening for Cobourg Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIStW6SBew It was a busy hour for members of the Cobourg Fire Department on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Within an hour
Video – Enjoyable Evening Along Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtcqT58pQYs A number of activities were taking place along the lakeshore in Cobourg on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A group of
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Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
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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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey