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What's good in Northumberland? Cobourg YMCA launches '9-Oh Let's Go' to celebrate longevity, community
The Cobourg YMCA is inviting the community to celebrate active aging with 9-Oh Let's Go, a week-long fitness and fundraising event starting ...
8h ago

Hydro worker threatened: OPP issue warning
Police have issued a stern warning after a hydro worker attempting to restore power in the Kawartha area was allegedly threatened by an upse...
8h ago

'Liberation Day' tariffs cement Canada-U.S. trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump marked April 2 as "Liberation Day," rolling out sweeping tariffs that he claims will restore American ...
10h ago
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Significant weather declaration ends in Brighton
Brighton's significant weather declaration put in place in the wake of this weekend's ice storm has ended. Municipal officials declared the ...
11h ago

Intimate partner violence investigation in Northumberland leads to charges, firearms seized
Northumberland OPP say they've laid multiple charges and seized firearms and ammunition following an intimate partner violence investigation...
19h ago

Northumberland Land Trust secures 16th nature reserve with Haddon donation
The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) has announced the creation of its 16th nature reserve following the donation of more than 90 acres of la...
19h ago

Northumberland County offers temporary waste disposal measures after ice storm
In response to the March 29-30 ice storm that hit southern Ontario, Northumberland County is introducing temporary waste disposal measures t...
19h ago

Northumberland County to host free home energy efficiency session
Northumberland County is inviting homeowners to take charge of their energy efficiency and reduce utility costs with a free virtual Home Eff...
19h ago

What's good in Northumberland? Buying Canadian, buying local campaigns
The buy Canadian movement has grown since the dawn of the trade war, but the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it differs fro...
Apr 02, 2025

Firearm charges laid after alleged incident in Cramahe
Northumberland OPP say a Cramahe resident is facing charges after an alleged incident involving a firearm. Police said they received inform...
Apr 02, 2025

'Extensive tree damage': Park closures in Brighton, Campbellford
Several Brighton and Campbellford-area parks/conservation areas have been closed due to fallout from the ice storm. All trails at Proctor P...
Apr 02, 2025

Non-local residents asked to avoid areas like Northumberland, Peterborough amid severe weather impacts
Central Region OPP is calling on non-local residents to avoid areas hit hardest by this weekend's ice storm, which includes Northumberland. ...
Apr 02, 2025

Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt returns
Families in Batawa and surrounding communities can look forward to a fun-filled morning at the annual Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt on Saturd...
Apr 02, 2025

'Truly a team effort': Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton reopens after ice storm
Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton has reopened as of Wednesday, April 2 following this weekend's ice storm. "During the signific...
Apr 02, 2025

Northumberland doctors pledge $15K to match donations for Ed's House fundraiser
A group of local physicians is making a major impact on Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre by matching up to $15,000 in donations...
Apr 02, 2025

'Situation is unsustainable': Homeownership out of reach for young Ontarians
A new report on Ontario's housing market has confirmed what many young people already know: homeownership is out of reach for most middle-cl...
Apr 02, 2025

Ontario minimum wage rising to $17.60 per hour
Ontario's minimum wage is set to increase to $17.60 per hour on Oct. 1, 2025, as part of the province's annual inflation adjustment. The 40-...
Apr 02, 2025

Weather cancels school bus service
Freezing rain and rainfall warnings prompted Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario to cancel all school bus service today, Wedn...
Apr 02, 2025

Catholic school board resumes operations Wednesday on school-by-school basis
Just like the public board, the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board will be resuming operat...
Apr 01, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Northumberland fire officials urge generator safety amid outages
With power outages ongoing, Northumberland Fire Services is urging residents to follow safety guidelines when using portable generators. Imp...
Apr 01, 2025

Freezing rain, significant rainfall warnings issued for Northumberland, Quinte
More bad weather is on the way - freezing rain and significant rainfall warnings are now in effect for the Northumberland and Quinte regions...
Apr 01, 2025

Some KPR schools reopening Wednesday, others will remain closed
Most Kawartha, Pine Ridge District School Board schools and childcare centres are set to reopen Wednesday April 2; however, some schools wil...
Apr 01, 2025

Quinte Conservation tackling storm cleanup: Conservation areas temporarily closed
Damage from this weekend's ice storm has forced temporary closures of all Quinte Conservation's areas. "The ice storm that moved throug...
Apr 01, 2025

UPDATE: Storm cleanup, weather update for Brighton
Cleanup and restoration efforts are still continuing in Brighton following this weekend's ice storm - and there's more freezing rain in the ...
Apr 01, 2025

Cameco supports Northumberland County Archives & Museum and Michi Saagiig language exhibit
Cameco has announced its support for the new Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) and its inaugural exhibit, Gidinawendimin, whi...
Apr 01, 2025

Quinte West resident charged after vehicle allegedly drives over lawns, through playground, tries to evade police
A 19-year-old Quinte West resident is facing charges after police say they followed up on a report of a vehicle driving over residents' lawn...
Apr 01, 2025

Gas prices expected to drop as federal carbon tax ends
Ontario drivers may experience relief at the gas pumps starting April 1, 2025, as the federal government eliminates the consumer carbon tax....
Apr 01, 2025

OPP warns about rising smishing scams targeting personal data
Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents to be cautious of text-based fraud scams, known as "smishing," which are being use...
Apr 01, 2025

Ontario boosts resources to prepare for 2025 wildland fire season
Ontario is increasing its firefighting resources to prepare for this year's wildland fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. The...
Apr 01, 2025

KPR and PVNC schools announce closures, transportation updates following ice storm
All Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School ...
Mar 31, 2025
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