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Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander says there is a 50/50 chance no warming room will be offered by

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The Port Hope Police Services Board and the Chief were asked to sharpen their pencils after the $8.4

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Recently, temperatures in Northumberland County dropped into the single digits at night. A frost warning was issued earlier

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The Rural Outreach Clinic in Colborne is open. That is a message the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland

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With everything going on in the world today, democracy can feel fragile. So, when Cramahe council recently discussed

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Early in September, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie lost a critical leadership review with 57 percent support.

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Since the amalgamation of the town of Port Hope and the former Hope Township in 2001, it has

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Labour Day has a long history in Canada. It was first declared in 1894 as a federal statutory

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Municipalities across Northumberland are already working hard to set budgets for 2026. For all the staff, it is

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Recently, the Ontario Bird Atlas completed a multi-year project counting all the various bird species that live and

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Every August, local politicians truck off to the annual conference for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario or

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Grab the kids, get out your bike, and don’t forget the leash for the dog. The annual Hike,

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Two areas in Cobourg started a Neighbourhood Watch pilot program recently to boost safety. One is in the

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When does a community grant to a local charitable organization become a strategic investment? Port Hope council is

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ate Things between the public and local politicians are not always smooth sailing. Concerns about transparency, accountability, and

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Many community groups, non-profits, and organizations across Northumberland struggle to raise money. It is highly competitive, and donor

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Going from writing songs and recording albums to creating a musical is a giant step for any musician.

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From the outset, Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate and his council refused to buy into strong mayor powers.

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Doctor recruitment in Northumberland County has become increasingly politicized recently. County council voted in June to spend nearly

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Brighton just went live with its new Automated Speed camera on Monday. This was after a three-month trial.

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The Friends of Wesleyville Village are gearing up for a major push as they aim to garner more

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The operation at 310 Division Street is undergoing a major change. Northumberland County council decided to close the

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The new Northumberland County Archives and Museum received a significant boost last week with its first private donation

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The Cobourg police service launched a Safer Streets program. At the same time, the Ontario government passed Bill

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Indigenous leaders met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently over concerns with Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by

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Once more, 310 Division Street was front and centre in a debate over its services. Cobourg council hosted

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It was a $250 fine and some compliance orders to meet the standards of Cobourg’s Emergency Care Establishment

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Brighton will hold its third annual Pop Up Pride event on Saturday, June 21. As you will hear

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In Northumberland everyone is a bit different when it comes to strong mayor powers. In Trent Hills, Bob

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Pride Flags are flying across Northumberland County as municipalities, local police, and other institutions honour Pride Month. This

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The statistics are grim. For the week of May 4, five people were suspected of a drug overdose

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About 18,000 airmen serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force died during WWII. Many served on bombers in

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Three-ten Division Street is back in the news. A delegation recently appeared before Cobourg town council to seek

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The Ontario Government announced last week it plans to strengthen the bail system to protect communities from violent

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Campbellford Memorial Hospital recently launched a new program for patients waiting for ongoing care. It combines virtual care,

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On May 1, strong mayor powers came into effect in Cobourg, Port Hope, Trent Hills, and Brighton. The

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Troops from across the province, including those from the 31 Canadian Brigade Group based in London, Ontario, started

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It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While a

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On April 9, the provincial government granted 169 municipalities strong mayor powers. Cobourg was one of them. This

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It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While a

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