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Ontario Deploying Nuclear Energy Expertise to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development in Belgium
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the World Nuclear Exhibition, Minister Lecce announced that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the Belgian
Community Care Northumberland’s Ninth Annual Adopt a Grandparent Program Begins
For the ninth consecutive year, Community Care Northumberland will support seniors throughout the county this holiday season through the organization’s
Ontario Investing More than $26.7 Million to Protect Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Funding will boost shelter spaces and wrap-around services The Ontario government is investing an additional $26.7 million over two years
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope Announces 2026 Season
10 Canadian shows, five world premieres, three musicals, and more! Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of The Capitol Theatre Port Hope,
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign Supports Northumberland Humane Society
Cobourg & Colborne stores join together November 17–23 to help local animals in need The Northumberland Humane Society (NHS) is
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Update – CN Officials Say Trains Had “Mechanical Issues” in Colborne
A CN Rail spokesperson said that two trains had "mechanical issues in Colborne starting on Sunday, November 2, 2025. “At
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Experiencing Game 7 From Outside the Rogers Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9dGAmWvcw It just wasn’t in the cards for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. But taking the World Series to Game
Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
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Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Hankivsky’s Statement Regarding Collision on Highway 401
On behalf of Council and the entire community of Port Hope, I want to express our deepest sorrow following
Statement by Northumberland County Warden Bob Crate on the Death of Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
“The residents of Northumberland County stand in solidarity and sorrow with the family, friends and colleagues of Ontario Provincial
Update – More Information Released on Secondary Collision That Sent Three OPP Officers to Hospital
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a secondary collision involving two police vehicles in connection with the on-duty
Update – Additional Information on Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm joined the OPP in June 2020 and served his entire career with the Northumberland Detachment.
In My Opinion – A Uniform Worn with Pride: Remembering Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
The stories are done. Now comes the part that’s harder to write—the thoughts. The kind that stay with you long
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP Officer Killed in Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djnbn7KuIQI A Northumberland OPP officer was killed in the line of duty following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401
Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
- 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 Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations