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What's good in Northumberland? Nearby Leadercast brings together global experts
What's being billed as the largest one-day local leadership event lands in Quinte West this week. Quinte West Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzann...
9h ago

Ontario boosts support for girls' sports with $480K investment
The Ontario government is providing $480,000 to Canadian Women & Sport to expand The Next Play program and create more affordable and in...
20h ago

Cobourg Police wrap up speeding-focused STEP initiative for April
Cobourg Police Service has concluded its April Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP), which focused on reducing speeding on local roa...
20h ago

Calling young entrepreneurs!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Summer Company Program, which offers eligible Ontario students up to $3,000 to start and operate thei...
May 03, 2025

Pierre Poilievre expected to run in by-election as Damien Kurek steps aside
Damien Kurek, the re-elected Conservative MP for Battle River-Crowfoot, has announced he will resign his seat to allow Conservative Party Le...
May 03, 2025

Crack cocaine, fentanyl seized after raid in Havelock
A drug-trafficking probe by OPP's Peterborough County/Northumberland community street crime (CSCU) unit has led to the seizure of 35 grams o...
May 03, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall Saturday, Ma...
May 03, 2025

Port Hope, Cobourg police arrest leads to 'significant fentanyl seizure'
Port Hope and Cobourg police say they've seized about 50 grams of suspected illicit fentanyl after a Cobourg man was arrested on the strengt...
May 02, 2025

Hollywood comes to Cobourg as local businesses navigate film set disruptions
The production of a new Amazon Prime series that is filming in Cobourg is making its mark on local businesses-but it's happening against a b...
May 02, 2025

Brighton Speedway opens season with food drive, action-packed race night
Brighton Speedway drops the green flag on its 58th season this Saturday, May 3rd, with a full card of racing and a community food drive in s...
May 02, 2025

Cobourg police warn of AI scam after resident loses money in online fraud
Cobourg Police Service is warning residents to be cautious online after a local resident lost over $300 in a new scam using artificial intel...
May 02, 2025

Free transit continues during Phase 3 of Walton Street reconstruction in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is once again offering free transit service on Routes A and B starting Monday, May 5, 2025, as Phase 3 of the ...
May 02, 2025

Cobourg man charged after assault and threats during family dispute
A 47-year-old man from Cobourg is facing several charges following a violent family dispute on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Cobourg Police Ser...
May 02, 2025

Campbellford driver charged after fiery crash in Cramahe Township
A Campbellford woman has been charged following a single-vehicle collision that ended with a car on fire in Cramahe Township. Emergency crew...
May 02, 2025

Motorcycle deaths hit 20-year high as OPP urges road safety
The Ontario Provincial Police are calling for greater awareness and caution as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week begins across the province. ...
May 02, 2025

Transition House questions emergency care licensing bylaw wording in Cobourg
Transition House raised concerns at this weeks council meeting about potential impacts from new licensing rules for emergency care in the To...
May 01, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Codrington Farmers' Market is back
The jewel that is the Codrington Farmers' Market is returning with about 50 vendors for its 11th season starting this Sunday, May 4. Featuri...
May 01, 2025

Federal election by the numbers: Voter turnout numbers soar in Northumberland, Quinte ridings
Northumberland-Clarke and Quinte residents made their voices heard during the 2025 federal election, with area ridings' voter turnout percen...
May 01, 2025

Province proposes strengthening bail system to keep violent repeat offenders off streets
The Ontario government says it is taking new steps to tighten the province's bail system and better protect communities by targeting violent...
May 01, 2025

Residents invited for behind-the-scenes tour at Cobourg greenhouse open house
The Town of Cobourg is inviting the public to its greenhouse open house on Saturday, May 10. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 501 Thomp...
May 01, 2025

Port Hope wins international award for emergency preparedness efforts
The Municipality of Port Hope has been honoured with the 2024 Community Preparedness Award by the International Association of Emergency Man...
May 01, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Toddlers and Waddlers Thursday, May 1 10:30am Mar...
May 01, 2025

Cobourg council defers decision on 117 Durham Street development after public concerns
A large crowd overflowed Cobourg council chambers Monday night as councillors considered a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow medium t...
May 01, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Cramahe libraries launch seed library to boost food security, community gardening
The Colborne and Castleton branches of the Cramahe Township Public Library have launched a new initiative this year with the introduction of...
Apr 30, 2025

Cobourg massage therapist facing voyeurism charge in Port Hope investigation
The Port Hope Police Service says a Cobourg man has been charged with voyeurism following an investigation. Police said 32-year-old Evan Tay...
Apr 30, 2025

UPDATE: Courtice resident charged in Project Amalie drug, firearms investigation
A Courtice resident has become the ninth person charged in connection with a sweeping multi-jurisdictional investigation known as Project Am...
Apr 30, 2025

Northumberland sees dip in residential building as industrial projects grow
Development across Northumberland County slowed in 2024, particularly in residential construction, according to a report from the County's E...
Apr 30, 2025

Hyper wins Pitch to the Chief competition with voice AI policing solution
A Canadian voice AI company has won top honours in the 2025 Pitch to the Chief competition, held Monday morning at Venture13 in Cobourg. Hyp...
Apr 30, 2025

Cobourg man charged with drug and weapons offences following downtown arrest
A 35-year-old Cobourg man is facing multiple charges after police arrested him on a warrant late Friday night. Cobourg Police say officers w...
Apr 30, 2025

Ontario targets keyless car theft with new police powers
Ontario is introducing new legislation to help police crack down on car thefts by allowing officers to search for and seize electronic devic...
Apr 30, 2025