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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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‘I think we’ve got this’: Cobourg’s Beyond the Blue Box eyes 2025 opening after devastating fire two years ago

19 hours 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

1 day 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

4 days 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.
Health Canada recalls specific part of kids toy sold online at Walmart Canada over choking hazard

1 week ago | northumberlandnews.com | Evelyn Harford

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Northumberland County looks to close ‘digital divide’ by connecting 11,000 homes and businesses with high-speed internet

1 week ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

A varied landscape has historically made access to reliable high-speed internet a challenge in Northumberland County. But co-operation between the county, the provincial and federal governments, and the private sector could see that soon change.
Wendy’s Canada celebrating 50th anniversary with 50-cent Frosty deal

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Itai Buenahora

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‘You’re all champions’: Ontario premier doubles down on hospital commitment in Campbellford

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

In his spring budget last week, Ontario Premier Doug promised money toward the construction of a new hospital in Campbellford. He doubled down on that commitment Wednesday, visiting the community and crediting its people for making it happen. The budget promise, he said, was part of a $60 billion commitment to build and upgrade more than 50 hospitals across Ontario.
Why was Bell internet down today in Ontario and Quebec? Here’s what we know about what caused the outage

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Evelyn Harford

A massive outage impacted Bell customers Wednesday morning. Just over 130,000 land line internet, mobile internet and total blackout outages were reported on downdetector.ca at 9:39 a.m. May 21. Bell internet outage in Ontario and Quebec Outage locations included Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Milton and more. Some customers in Ontario and Quebec may be experiencing an Internet service interruption. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Budget breakdown: Where the province plans to spend cash in Northumberland County

2 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

As Premier Doug Ford’s government released its spring budget last week, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini was ticking boxes on his list of how his riding will benefit in the coming years.
‘Promise made, promise kept’: Provincial budget offers funding toward new Campbellford hospital

3 weeks ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

Campaigning to retain his seat in Northumberland — Peterborough South earlier this year, MPP David Piccini said he heard many concerns about the future of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. He knew he would. “You know, this has been a constant ask of the community,” he said Thursday morning, ahead of the release of his government’s spring budget. In a rural, aging community the facility is a lifeline for many, but there has been the fear it could close without a replacement.