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Northumberlandnews.com is a reliable local news platform catering to readers in Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, Port Hope, Alnwick/Haldimand Township, the Township of Cramahe, and Hamilton Township. With a dedication to high-quality community journalism, Northumberlandnews.com provides daily updates and information designed to inform, engage, and empower its audience while fostering community ties. This website is the digital evolution of former weekly newspapers that served the region, such as Northumberland News and Brighton Independent. These publications, previously operated by Metroland Media Group Ltd., a part of Torstar Corporation, transitioned to a fully digital format on September 15, 2023.

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Canadian Will Riley is well represented at NBA draft

2 days ago | northumberlandnews.com | Libaan Osman

Canadian Will Riley has close to 40 family and friends at the NBA draft in Brooklyn to hear his name called. The native of Kitchener is the only Canadian expected to be drafted tonight. In case you missed it, here’s our profile on the 19-year-old draft prospect: ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Today's Headlines Newsletter You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
We asked NBA draft prospects if they worked out for the Raptors

3 days ago | northumberlandnews.com | Libaan Osman

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Inside Canadian Will Riley’s journey to the NBA draft

3 days ago | northumberlandnews.com | Libaan Osman

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‘Our fears are justified’: Close to 300 residents attend meeting regarding shelter at 310 Division

1 week ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

Carol Anne Bell-Smith is a fixture in the Cobourg community. She is a director on the Northumberland Hills Hospital board. She’s a retired director of education. She spent 40 years in health care and she’s a multi-faith minister. She is also afraid to go downtown.
Brew, bites and beats: The craft breweries and food trucks taking part in the first-ever Carleton Place Beer Festival

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Tara Gesner

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Food insecurity: Colborne lost its grocery store, then one of its only convenience stores. Is the soup kitchen next?

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

In a town where the only grocery store burned to the ground and was never rebuilt, and where fire claimed one of its two convenient stores this past year, Coventry Relief Kitchen volunteer Shannon Lawrence says people have come to rely on the local soup kitchen for sustenance. Now its days appear numbered as well. Coventry has been providing hot meals for the community of Colborne and surrounding area every Wednesday and Thursday for almost two years now.
County drops judicial review application over Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

Northumberland County Council has decided to withdraw its application for judicial review of an enforcement order issued to the county earlier this year, under Cobourg’s Emergency Care Establishment bylaw. In a statement, county warden Brian Ostrander said the decision to pursue a judicial review was taken seriously and deliberately. The county stands fully behind the contents of its application and the legal concerns raised, he said, believing the enforcement approach was flawed.
‘I think we’ve got this’: Cobourg’s Beyond the Blue Box eyes 2025 opening after devastating fire two years ago

3 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

It was about 3:30 a.m., Sept. 20, 2023, when Kendra Simmons rushed outside to see the fire. Beyond the Blue Box was more than just a thrift store to her. It was much more than that to a lot of the volunteers who made it a mainstay in Cobourg’s downtown for close to 30 years. “It was devastating,” says Simmons, whose home is adjacent to the Covert Street property where the store was located. That whole year was a devastating one for both her, and the BTBB community.
‘Less than optimal’: Some neighbours having issues with Cobourg’s downtown shelter

3 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

Cobourg council wants to hear from its residents and business owners about their thoughts on Transition House — a fixture on Division Street in Cobourg for about six months now. All are invited to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre.
Port Hope council asking province to pull back on Bill 5

3 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

As the Ontario government moves to fast-track controversial legislation that critics say will erode environmental protections, Port Hope council is preparing to voice strong opposition. At its meeting Tuesday evening, council is expected to pass a motion rejecting provisions in Bill 5 that would reduce protections for endangered species and undermine local planning authority.