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01/30/2026

Revised Community Lunch calendar dates!!!

01/15/2026

The St. Vincent De Paul Luncheon at Rotary Club of Campbellford
is CANCELLED today
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01/15/2026

St. Vincent De Paul
Community Lunch is cancelled today @ Rotary Hall

03/07/2025

Paramedics moving to new 9-1-1 dispatch system to improve getting the right resources to the right person at the right time
Cobourg, ON – March 6, 2025 – The Ontario government is changing the way medical 9-1-1 calls are assigned in Northumberland. Starting March 26, Northumberland Paramedics will be dispatched using the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MDPS) – a proven, internationally used triage model backed by decades of research and medical evidence.
Similar to triage systems used in hospital emergency rooms, MPDS will help to ensure the right paramedic resources get to the right person at the right time, in the event of a medical emergency. Northumberland Paramedics’ transition to this system is part of a province-wide roll-out that will be fully implemented across all paramedic services by the end of 2026.
“This important change will give paramedics the best chance to save a life in the case of a critical emergency,” states Northumberland Paramedic Chief Susan Brown. “With our current system, paramedics are dispatched on a first call, first served basis. For example, a child suffering a nosebleed would be prioritized with the same level of response as a senior suffering from cardiac arrest, due to categorization as an ‘uncontrolled bleed’. This limits resources available for critical calls, which can be detrimental in a medical emergency.”
“MPDS will improve resource management, ensuring paramedics are available for critical calls, with the flexibility to redirect resources as needed to best serve the community. Over the past ten years, we’ve seen the positive results of MPDS as it has been rolled out in other regions. We look forward to seeing the benefits of this proven model here in Northumberland when the system is implemented by the Lindsay Central Ambulance Call Centre on March 26th.”
MPDS is a software system that helps dispatchers better assess the level of urgency of a 9-1-1 call and direct paramedics to the sickest, most at-risk patients first. In so doing, the system is proven to improve patient outcomes and maximize paramedic resource management.
Once this system is implemented in Northumberland on March 26th, dispatchers will be asking 9-1-1 callers a few additional questions to help determine the severity of their situation. This information only takes a few moments to collect but can have a significant impact when allocating critical resources.
• If community members call about a life-threatening medical emergency, like a heart attack, stroke or traumatic injury, they will continue to receive help within minutes.
• If the call is about a less urgent matter, like a flu or a sprained ankle, residents will still get help but may experience extended wait times – up to four hours – while paramedics attend more urgent calls. In such cases, the dispatcher will check in with the caller every 30 minutes to assess symptoms and reprioritize as needed.
Community members are encouraged to call 9-1-1 immediately if experiencing an emergency that threatens life, safety or property. For non-urgent matters, please consider alternative health care options such as:
• Your family doctor
• A walk-in clinic
• Pharmacies
• 211 – an online resource and hotline that can help connect you with local health care services in your area, including walk-in clinics, community health centres, medical professionals, home support programs, transportation to medical appointments, and more.
• Health 811 – a hotline and online chat service that can connect you with a registered nurse for a free consultation, day or night. 811 offers secure and confidential health advice from the comfort of your home.
By choosing an alternative to 9-1-1 for non-urgent matters, residents can help reduce the demand on local emergency services and ensure the necessary resources are available to respond when someone is critically ill or injured.
To learn more about MPDS, watch our short video or visit Northumberland.ca/MPDS.
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03/05/2025

EarlyON Child & Family Centres offering free drop-in programs for families during March Break
Cobourg, ON – March 5, 2025 – Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres have planned a fun-filled week of free drop-in programming for families during March Break. These engaging and play-based programs will spark curiosity and creativity for families with young children and help them build meaningful memories together.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free drop-in and registration-based programs for families with children ages six and under throughout the year. There are eight centres located throughout Northumberland, as well as several partner locations where special programming is offered, such as local libraries, recreation centres, parks and more.
Northumberland EarlyON’s March Break drop-in program schedule includes:
• Gym Exploration at ENSS
Monday, March 10th
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
East Northumberland Secondary School
71 Dundas Street, Brighton
• Senior & Tot Skate
Tuesday, March 11th
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Keeler Centre
80 Division Street, Colborne
• Jr Hike at Carstairs Trail
Tuesday, March 11th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Carstairs Trail, Northumberland County Forest
1270-1296 Bowmanton Road, Roseneath
• Hastings Field House
Thursday, March 13th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hastings Field House
97 Elgin Street, Hastings
• New Parent Hike
Thursday, March 13th
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Carstairs Trail, Northumberland County Forest
1270-1296 Bowmanton Road, Roseneath
• Walk with EarlyON
Thursday, March 13th
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Baltimore Recreation Centre
23 Community Center Road, Baltimore
• Storytime & Gym Exploration
Thursday, March 13th
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alnwick-Haldimand Public Library / Civic Centre
9059 County Road 45, Roseneath
• Grandfriends at the Golden Plough Lodge
Friday, March 14th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Golden Plough Lodge
983 Burnham Street, Cobourg (enter from the Burnham Street entrance)
• Indoor and Outdoor Exploration Programs
Various dates and locations throughout the week
These are just some of the many programs scheduled at EarlyON centres and their partner locations throughout Northumberland during March Break. Head over to KEyON.ca to view the complete schedule.
The EarlyON Family Fun Bingo challenge also continues throughout the March Break, offering plenty of opportunities for families to check off spaces on their bingo card for the chance to win. The annual EarlyON Family Fun Bingo challenge encourages families to make memories together by completing fun family activities together or attending EarlyON programs.
Families can download their bingo card by visiting Northumberland.ca/ EarlyON, or can pick up a print copy at their local EarlyON centre. Families that complete a bingo can submit it to an EarlyON Educator by March 28th for the chance to win one of two Ontario Parks passes.
Join us for a week brimming with exploration, learning, and fun! Visit Northumberland.ca/EarlyON for more information about their services and programming.
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For more information:
Kate Campbell
Director of Communications and Information Technology
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 ext. 2335
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
Web: northumberland.ca
About EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free drop-in programs for parents, caregivers and young children under six years old, to laugh, be curious, play and learn together. With eight EarlyON centres located throughout Northumberland and additional outreach programs at partner locations, including local libraries and community centres, EarlyON Northumberland offers a wide range of programs to meet the needs of young families.
About the Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
• Municipality of Brighton
• Town of Cobourg
• Township of Cramahe
• Township of Hamilton
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Municipality of Trent Hills

Visit an EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Northumberland County where you can enjoy free, play-based learning programs for children. Find your local centre and learn more.

03/05/2025

Trent hill people can arrange to have a Help Centre Representative pick up at the Campbellford Resource Centre call to inquire
905-372-2646

02/25/2025

Northumberland.ca/ShelterModernization

To help address the urgent local need for housing and shelter services in Northumberland, the County has partnered with Transition House Coalition to open a new facility for modernized shelter services, located at 310 Division Street, Cobourg. 310 Division Street is a

04/15/2024

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