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Ontario Launches Pothole Prevention Program
Funding will support critical road maintenance in smaller communities The Ontario government is investing $10 million to make roads safer
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Welcomes Dr. Mark Essak as New Medical Director
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Essak has accepted the position as
Local Women Launch 100 Youth Who Care Northumberland
“We believe every child, no matter their age, can experience the joy of giving,” says Erin Kruk, co-lead of
OPP Releases 2024 Annual Report – A Digital Look at a Year of Service
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to release its 2024 Annual Report, offering a fresh, interactive look at
Ontario Investing $180 Million to Boost Nursing in Long-Term Care
New incentives will bring 4,000 new nurses to long-term care and help 4,000 current nurses advance their careers The Ontario
Durham Region Police – Suspect Facing Charges After Colliding with Police Cruiser (Name Released)
A male has been arrested for impaired operation of a vehicle after colliding with a police cruiser in Pickering. On
Durham Region Police – Suspects Wanted After Jewelry Store Robbery at Oshawa Centre
Two suspects are wanted after a jewelry store robbery at the Oshawa Centre. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately
Pine Ridge Chapter of the Ontario Building Officials Association Raises $15,700 for Charity
The Pine Ridge Chapter of the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) hosted its annual charity golf tournament on Friday,
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
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Breaking News – Northumberland County Announces Departure of Acting Chief Administrative Officer Glenn Dees
Northumberland County is announcing today that Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Glenn Dees will be concluding his role with
Video – Ontario Secures Agreement to Advance World’s Largest Nuclear Generating Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acg0tqHdoy8 Project in Port Hope will create 10,500 jobs and add $235 billion to provincial economy As part of the government’s
Notice of Study Commencement Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Cobourg Water System Pressure Zone 3 Servicing
Lakefront Utility Service Inc. (LUSI) is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to develop a servicing strategy for
YMCA Northumberland and Highland Shores Children’s Aid Announce New Space-Sharing Partnership
YMCA Northumberland and Highland Shores Children’s Aid are pleased to announce a new space-sharing partnership that reflects a united
Video – Cobourg Police Assist in Responding to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRxJp8y5Ak On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., while conducting proactive radar enforcement on William Street, an officer observed
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With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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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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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
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at