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Ontario Investing in Upgrades and Repairs to Community Agencies
Upkeep and renovations ensuring communities continue to have safe access to services The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million to
Ontario Taking Further Action to Protect Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
New measures being put in place to keep residents and staff safe against Omicron variant The Ontario government, in consultation
Tammies Jammies Is A “Over the Moon” Community Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpX021FEzqQ Port Hope Police Constable Tammie Staples is “over the moon” happy with the success of this years Tammies Jammies. Working
Exclusive – Video – Number of Drug Poisonings in Cobourg Has Tripled Since Last Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PYutEWMXuI The number of people that have suffered from drug poisonings in Cobourg has tripled in the last year. In a
Government of Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, and Department of National Defence Apologize to Defence Team Members for Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination
On Monday, December 12, 2021, current and former members of the Defence Team and Veterans who have experienced or
Windy Weather Permeates the Area Causing Downed Power Lines But No Major Damage – Yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpgHf6z3n54 Windy weather came with a force on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Throughout Northumberland County, emergency services along with work crews
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant
Vaccines Remain Best Defence Against COVID-19 and Variants The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health,
New Treasurer for Cramahe Township
The Municipality of Cramahe Township announces the appointment of Rubab Nadeem as Treasurer. “We welcome Rubab to our dynamic team
Cobourg Police Looking for Driver of Vehicle That Failed to Remain at Scene of Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2faBsKdTM8 Cobourg Police are looking for the driver that failed to remain at the scene of a collision on Thursday
Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors and Building More Beds Act Receives Royal Assent
Legislation will protect our progress by ensuring long-term care and retirement home residents get the care they deserve On December
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Township of Cramahe Announces New Manager of Environmental Services
The Township of Cramahe is pleased to welcome Rob Lake as the new Manager of Environmental Services (Water/Wastewater). Reporting directly
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home in Brighton
On Thursday February 19th, 2026, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers, staff, community members, neighbours, and local dignitaries
Port Hope Council Members Compromise to Continue Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
After much debate at Tuesday night’s Port Hope council meeting, a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review will continue
Community Leaders Invited to Help Shape the Future of Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is calling on engaged, community-minded individuals to step forward and help guide the future of
Grafton Couple Donate to Student Nutrition Programs
Local couple donate generously to Northumberland Food For Thought! Grafton residents Garry and Susan Jewell have generously donated $23,882.85 to
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights