8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (239+ words) Three friends at camp. Source: YMCA Northumberland YMCA Northumberland has been selected as a local charity partner for McHappyDay 2026, with funds raised set to support programs for children and families across the region. The annual fundraising event will take place…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (162+ words) Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party would cancel the proposed Alto rail project, arguing it is too costly and slow to deliver. During a stop at a farm in Peterborough, Poilievre said the project, estimated at up to $90 billion,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (144+ words) An Ontario SPCA fundraiser is giving people a chance to win big while supporting pets in need. The spring 2026 50/50 lottery Draws for Paws launched this month, with a grand prize draw set for May 7. Sara Vanderveer says the lottery offers…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (176+ words) Local families are invited to take part in a free afternoon of Easter themed fun this weekend in Port Hope. The Easter Eggstravaganza is set for Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Town Park Recreation Centre on McCaul Street. Organizers…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (439+ words) After returning home from the Provincial Stick Curling Playdowns as Ontario champions, husband-and-wife team Don and Nancy Sheppard are gearing up to compete nationally in Nova Scotia later this month. Back in February, while representing the Brighton and District Curling…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (327+ words) Northumberland OPP Const. James Clarke. /Sarah Hyatt/MBC Distracted driving remains a serious concern on Northumberland roads. That's the takeaway from a recent campaign as Northumberland OPP ramped up distracted driving enforcement, which resulted in a slew of charges being…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (434+ words) The popular Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is just around the corner " and Port Hope's organizing committee has put out the call for participants. This year's event is in the works for April 11. "This annual event continues to embody…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (644+ words) Cobourg council is set to review proposed updates to the town's parking by-law and municipal parking program aimed at simplifying parking rules, increasing accessibility, and making downtown and waterfront parking more consistent for residents, visitors, and businesses. The updates come…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (239+ words) Tourism businesses and organizations across Northumberland County and the Kawarthas region can now apply for support through Regional Tourism Organization 8s 2026 27 Partnership Funding Program. The program is designed to help tourism operators build capacity, enhance visitor experiences and grow the regional…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (212+ words) The Town of Cobourg is inviting residents and visitors to provide feedback on its newly launched corporate and tourism websites through a short online survey. The Communications Department is seeking input on Cobourg.ca and ExperienceCobourg.ca, asking users to…...