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Avian influenza confirmed in goose found in Cobourg harbour area
Public health has confirmed a Canada goose found in the Cobourg harbour area earlier this month was infected with avian influenza. On Tuesda...
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Community fundraiser helps Northumberland Paramedics deliver 50+ holiday meals
Northumberland Paramedics raised over $1,000 through their 2025 therapy dog calendar fundraiser, enabling them to deliver over 50 holiday me...
3h ago
Northumberland OPP: Prohibited driver linked to two vehicles arrested
A 63-year-old prohibited driver from Hastings was arrested Friday morning after Northumberland OPP investigated an abandoned van on 9th Line...
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Time for a new you? Check out Brighton's Career Fair
If you're in the market for a new gig or looking to make a change in 2025, the Brighton Career Fair is returning on Feb. 6. Ben Hagerman, ma...
16h ago
UPDATE: Prince Edward County ends significant weather declaration
Prince Edward County has called off its significant weather event declaration. The declaration was issued on the night of Monday, Jan. 20 as...
16h ago
Wind chill values up to minus 35: Extreme cold warning issued for Northumberland
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Northumberland and Quinte regions, saying bitter temperatures are in store for...
18h ago
No threat to public safety: Ongoing investigation in York Crescent Trenton area
OPP say there's an increased police presence in the York Crescent Trenton area due to an ongoing investigation. East Region OPP posted to X ...
23h ago
Brighton's Hallie Clarke makes history with senior-junior skeleton world championship sweep
Brighton's Hallie Clarke has made skeleton racing history, becoming the first athlete to win both senior and junior world titles. According ...
Jan 21, 2025
3 charged after taxi driver allegedly robbed, assaulted: Quinte West OPP
Quinte West OPP say they've charged three people after an alleged robbery and assault of a taxi driver. On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, OPP issued...
Jan 21, 2025
PACE Speaker Series kicks off 2025 with 'the Art of Presence'
The Northumberland PACE Speaker Series launches its 2025 season with a virtual event titled "The Art of Presence" on Thursday, Jan...
Jan 21, 2025
Northumberland County champions key initiatives at 2025 ROMA conference
Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander and county staff have joined over 1,600 municipal leaders at the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal A...
Jan 21, 2025
Prepare for extreme cold: HKPR Health Unit urges residents to take precautions
With temperatures forecasted to hit the -20's°C and wind chill values approaching -30°C early this week, the Haliburton, Kawartha, P...
Jan 21, 2025
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Up to 40 cm of snow possible: Prince Edward County declares significant weather event
With a snow squall warning in effect calling for up to 40 centimetres of snow possible by Wednesday, Prince Edward County has declared a sig...
Jan 21, 2025
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Travel back in time with Rotary's 'Mississippi Riverboat Cruise'
This February, you can step back in time to the grand era of paddlewheeler travel along the Mississippi River while also supporting Northumb...
Jan 20, 2025
Charges laid after driver allegedly blows 3 times legal limit: Northumberland OPP
A Hamilton Township woman has been charged with impaired driving after police allege she registered more than three times the legal alcohol ...
Jan 20, 2025
UPDATE: Nine candidates vying for vacant Brighton council seat
There appears to be no shortage of people interested in serving on Brighton council, with nine candidates officially vying for a vacant seat...
Jan 20, 2025
What you need to know about Ontario's $200 taxpayer rebate
The $200 taxpayer rebates promised by Ontario's Ford government are going out in the mail. The province says the payments to eligible adults...
Jan 20, 2025
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP weighs in on Liberal leadership race
Winds of change are swirling within the Liberal Party of Canada as a couple of high-profile candidates have stepped forward to run to replac...
Jan 20, 2025
Northumberland welcomes 50 new childcare spaces, 82 to come
Work to address growing demand for childcare and reduce waitlists in Northumberland is continuing. Northumberland County says 50 kids will m...
Jan 20, 2025
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Volunteers will 'hurry hard' at the Ontario Men's and Women's Curling Championships
There's a lot of planning and preparation in hosting a major curling event and for the 2025 Ontario Men's and Women's Provincial Curling Cha...
Jan 19, 2025
HKNP Board of Health approves new schedule, addresses merger progress
The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health addressed key operational priorities during its January 16 meeting. Memb...
Jan 19, 2025
Ontario Parks looking for students for summer works program
Ontario Parks starts accepting applications for its summer works program on Monday, Jan. 20. Students who want to learn and care about makin...
Jan 19, 2025
Free parking rolls out downtown Trenton, Frankford
Free parking has come to downtown Trenton and Frankford. There's no charge to park on-street for two hours and there's unlimited free parkin...
Jan 18, 2025
Project Lifesaver helps OPP locate missing man in Quinte West
The Project Lifesaver program played a crucial role in rescuing a missing 67-year-old Quinte West man with dementia on Jan. 15, 2025, say Qu...
Jan 17, 2025
Northumberland volunteers honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals
Community volunteers and residents who lead by example were acknowledged last night (Jan. 16) during a special ceremony. Northumberland-Pete...
Jan 17, 2025
'As many as 15 vehicles were involved': Northumberland OPP call on public for help after 2 serious crashes
Northumberland OPP say investigations are continuing after two unrelated serious injury collisions during yesterday's (Jan. 16) winter storm...
Jan 17, 2025
Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus announces 2025 leadership and strategic priorities
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) has announced Bonnie Clark, Warden of Peterborough County, as its Chair for 2025 and Steve Fergus...
Jan 17, 2025
Ontario public health units collaborate to address food insecurity crisis
Ontario public health units are joining forces to address the rising crisis of food insecurity, which is impacting nearly one in four househ...
Jan 17, 2025
Belleville, Trenton make U-Haul's fastest-growing city list
Belleville has been ranked the third fastest-growing city in Canada for 2024, according to U-Haul's Growth Index. The ranking is based on on...
Jan 17, 2025
Prince Edward County resident charged in Wellington break-in investigation
A 41 year old Prince Edward County resident has been charged by Ontario Provincial Police in connection with a break-in investigation. Polic...
Jan 17, 2025