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'Bed Races' return to help raise funds for new ER stretchers at Trenton Memorial Hospital
To help raise funds for new stretchers at the ER at Trenton Memorial Hospital, "Bed Races" are making a comeback. The Trenton Memo...
2h ago

2-vehicle crash report in Brighton leads to impaired driving charges
After responding to a call about a two-vehicle collision in Brighton, Northumberland OPP say a 71-year-old is facing impaired driving charge...
2h ago

Ontario invests in emergency, rural physician care to strengthen northern health services
Ontario is making targeted investments to help stabilize emergency departments and support physicians working in rural and northern communit...
3h ago

No measles cases reported in Northumberland amid provincial outbreak
The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health says there are no confirmed measles cases in Northumberland County, even...
3h ago

19-year-old Brighton resident facing dangerous, impaired driving charges
A 19-year-old Brighton resident is facing charges after a single-vehicle crash in Cramahe, say Northumberland OPP. Northumberland OPP confir...
4h ago

What's good in Northumberland? Brighton volunteers in the spotlight
Volunteers are set to shine next week at a special ceremony in Brighton. Normally, around this time of year, Brighton hosts its "Citize...
16h ago

UPDATE: 8 arrested in Cobourg-area drugs, weapons bust
Eight people have been arrested and 41 charges laid following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking in Cobourg and surrounding c...
19h ago

'Fashion for Fundraiser' returns to Batawa: Here's how you can support local healthcare
The "Fashion for Foundation" fundraiser is making a comeback in support of local healthcare, says the Trenton Memorial Hospital Fo...
Apr 23, 2025

'Give new life to unwanted items': Popular 'Giveaway Days' return to Quinte West, Belleville
You can kick unwanted items to the curb again starting in May or search for new-to-you treasures and help reduce waste with the return of th...
Apr 23, 2025

Smile Cookie sales to support Ed's House hospice care in Cobourg, Colborne
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre will once again benefit from the sweet generosity of Tim Hortons customers during Smile Cookie...
Apr 23, 2025

7.3M cast early ballots at advance polls: Initial figures point to 25% jump from 2021 election numbers
Preliminary figures are pointing to a rough 25 per cent hike in numbers at advance polls over the Easter long-weekend for the 2025 federal e...
Apr 23, 2025

Pope Francis dies: What happens next as the Church prepares to elect a new pope
With the death of Pope Francis, the world's 1.3 billion Catholics are entering a period of mourning and transition. The Vatican announced th...
Apr 23, 2025

Ontario aims to fast-track Ring of Fire mining with new legislation
The Ontario government is moving to speed up development in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region through new legislation aimed at cutting re...
Apr 23, 2025

UPDATE: Investigation ongoing after fatal crash involving train, pedestrian
An investigation is continuing after a fatal collision between a train and pedestrian in the Brighton Ontario Street area, says Northumberla...
Apr 22, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Ontario-made torpedo bats from SAM Bat hit it big with MLB stars
Torpedo baseball bats are the latest fad across professional baseball and one Ontario company is turning heads in the big leagues with their...
Apr 22, 2025

'Several people have been taken into custody': Warrants being executed in Cobourg, Port Hope, Bowmanville
Several people have been taken into custody as police are executing warrants in Cobourg, Port Hope and Bowmanville, says the Cobourg Police ...
Apr 22, 2025

'Unique, locally-made goods': Quinte West welcomes Grand Trunk Market and Marshland Creations
Offering up antique decor, handcrafted vintage items, repurposed treasures, and more in support of small local businesses, the Grand Trunk M...
Apr 22, 2025

New recycling contractor, collection changes coming to Quinte West
Quinte West residents should prepare for a new recycling contractor and curbside waste collection changes starting in July, say city officia...
Apr 22, 2025

Elections Canada launches ElectoFacts tool to help voters spot misinformation
As Canadians prepare to vote in the April 28 federal election, Elections Canada is offering a new tool to help fight misinformation: ElectoF...
Apr 22, 2025

Earth Day 2025: How small actions today can help protect the planet tomorrow
April 22 marks Earth Day, an annual global event that has been celebrated since 1970 to promote environmental protection and sustainability....
Apr 22, 2025

Peterborough bishop remembers Pope Francis as 'a humble shepherd'
Roman Catholics around the globe are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, Peterborough Bishop Daniel Miehm among them. The Vatican says cau...
Apr 22, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Learn about martial arts at international tourney
Martial arts competitors of all ages and skill levels will gather in Cobourg for the 11th annual Southern Ontario Spring Martial Arts Intern...
Apr 21, 2025

Northumberland OPP call on public for help after serious 2-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401
Northumberland OPP says an investigation is continuing after a serious crash on Hwy. 401 over the Easter long-weekend. On Monday, April 21, ...
Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis dies one day after Easter appearance to cheering crowd
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, just one day after greeting thousands from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican confirme...
Apr 21, 2025

YMCA Northumberland wins Business Excellence Award for impact in Trent Hills
YMCA Northumberland has been honoured with the Business Excellence Award for a Non-Profit Organization by the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerc...
Apr 21, 2025

Canadian Armed Forces training to bring troops, vehicles, aircraft to Northumberland
Northumberland County will host more than 800 Canadian Armed Forces personnel for a major emergency training exercise from April 26 to 27. E...
Apr 21, 2025

PVNCCDSB to keep name after public consultation
The Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board has decided not to move forward with a name change ...
Apr 21, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? ENSS youth set to shine in new musical
For more than half-a-century, ENSS musicals in Brighton have been a staple in the community and beyond - a cherished tradition that often at...
Apr 20, 2025

Northumberland County rules out amalgamation, eyes shared services for cost savings
Northumberland County council is moving forward with plans to study shared municipal services after most local municipalities rejected the i...
Apr 20, 2025

Meet People's Party of Canada candidate Lisa Bradburn
Lisa Bradburn is combining her experience in mental health and business as she campaigns in the federal riding of Northumberland-Clarke. Acc...
Apr 20, 2025