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Electing a mayor is also choosing a Northumberland County council member

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County CAO warns municipal voters councils will be dealing with Wesleyville within the next four years

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Five years after $10/day childcare in Ontario Northumberland parents still struggle to find spaces

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Ostrander’s campaign issues in 2022 are similar, but the specifics are different in 2026

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County says status quo for Food4All warehouse following review as demand increases

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Candidate Grogan’s platform from 2022 to compare to current run for mayor

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Summer Edition: A bit of nostalgia revisiting campaign interview with Cleveland from 2022

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Summer Edition: A blast from the past with Port Hope Mayor from 2022 election

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Summer Edition: Healthcare on municipal election ballot in Northumberland

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Summer Edition: Thinking about school issues before voting for trustees in Northumberland

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Summer Edition: Port Hope fire chief wins prestigious award

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Summer Edition: Viritual hiring project continues promotion, says executive director

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Summer Edition: Community safety remains a key issues in upcoming municipal election

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Summer Edition: Alto High Speed Rail facing new hurdles as local MPP raises concerns

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Summer Edition: Major human trafficking bust in Halton a reminder of issue in Northumberland

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Summer Edition: Peer support worker and recovering addict Chad Valyear shares his journey and insights

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Summer Edition: Revisiting a conversation with Port Hope’s mayor about a proposed nuclear power plant

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Summer Edition: Help Centre experiences a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless in January 2026

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Summer Edition: Northumberland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness

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Northumberland Hills Hospital officials explain how year ends with $1.1 million surplus

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Ontario Health Team Northumberland tackles waiting lists, helping more than 1,600 people

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Busy year as county tackles ongoing housing and homelessness issues across Northumberland

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Aldervile joins Williams Treaty First Nations signing historic deal with Ontario Power Generation

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Five agencies pen open letter to Cobourg mayor over response to draft parks and recreation plan

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Alnwick Haldimand Township CAO reveals reasons for municipal office closure

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Former Grafton resident authors book to help military, police and first responders facing mental health challenges

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Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push

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Port Hope Fire Chief talks about winning provincial honours, his life and his career

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Seniors helping with horror film subject of documentary at special event for older adults

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Councillor explains controversial arena decision, integrity commission change

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Local farmers face increased international pressures from events beyond control as planting season begins

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Retired Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf reviews career and performance in final interview

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Many students creating their own business as an alternative to traditional summer jobs, experts say

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Lots of summer jobs available, according to employment experts from Watton Employment Services

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New family physician comes to Northumberland as recruitment effort pays off six months after launch, says official

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Public school board chair defends role of trustees as provincial government proposes major changes

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Concerns over flooding on Rice Lake reduced as water-levels slowly recede earlier this week

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Northumberland County road crews busy fixing potholes as construction season gets underway

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Young girls in Northumberland vulnerable to human trafficking due to 401 corridor, says expert

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IncrEdible Trent Hills provides diverse opportunities to learn and experience local food

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Public and professionals invited to share stories related to healthcare, mental health, addiction services in Northumberland

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Peer support worker and recovery advocate shares personal story to help youth and others in Northumberland

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Port Hope seeks equity and inclusion through new policy, says councillors

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New pilot uses virtual reality to help manufacturers hire and keep employees

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Northumberland Land Trust adds two new properties to its inventory in March alone

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New stroke clinic brings patient care home to Northumberland Hills Hospital

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Northumberland United Way meets with focus groups to determine strategic direction

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If it is Spring in Northumberland, it is time for Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny

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Checking in after 90 days with Jordan Prosper at Community Care Northumberland

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Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality

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Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam

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County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville

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Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton

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Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville

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One to two percent of sexual assault cases end in conviction nationally and locally, says expert

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Cramahe Township mayor sheds light and provides analysis of details for 2026 budget

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Community event honours Pink Shirt Day for parents and caregivers to help children prevent bullying

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County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program

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Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor

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Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county

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Resident won’t give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised

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Seniors make up 40 percent of those living in county’s affordable housing stock, says director

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Northumbeland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness and need for affordable housing

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County takes possession of new Golden Plough Lodge as project moves on to next steps

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Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless

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Coldest Night of the Year back again, hoping to raise $60,000

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Major changes to county recycling program as provincial agency takes over responsibility

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Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director

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Women in Northumberland may benefit from proposed federal laws, says Cornerstone executive director

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Youth Wellness Hub opens and Nightstop program continues as services expand for young people in Northumberland

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Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert

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Mental health expert suggests helpful strategies to deal with Christmas pressures and stress

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

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Changes in immigration policy affect country and Northumberland County, says expert

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Alderville band council takes historic step towards personhood for Rice Lake, says chief

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Northumberland Hills Hospital launches pilot program to include patient caregivers to support treatment

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Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair

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Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

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Paramedic response times affected by delays dropping off patients at hospital, says Ambulance Chief

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Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion

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Oral history project seeks to increase awareness and humanize those on margins in Cobourg

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Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year

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Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025

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Warden says 50/50 chance county will not offer warming room, up to others to step up

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Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief

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County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics

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Colborne Rural Outreach Clinic open but future is unclear, says health team co-chair

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Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting

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Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate

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Port Hope deputy mayor explains ward boundary and council representation review as public consultations begin

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Labour Day celebrations still relevant as unions fight for workers’ rights, says council president

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Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive

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Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database

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Cobourg deputy mayor outlines activities, making a case for AMO conference

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Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice early registration underway

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Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support

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Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals

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Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner’s report on council, staff and residents’ relations

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Northumberland United Way restructures the way it hands out money in the future