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{{Infobox Newspaper|name=Northumberland News|image=|caption=|type=Weekly Newspaper|format=|foundation=1991|owners=Metroland Media Group Ltd.|publisher=Tim Whittaker|editor=Karen Longwell|circulation=22,800|headquarters=Cobourg, Ontario, Canada|oclc=889232053|ISSN=|website=https://www.northumberlandnews.com|language=English}}The '''''Northumberland News''''' is a local newspaper that serves [[Northumberland County, Ontario]]. It includes the town of [[Cobourg]], the municipality of [[Port Hope, Ontario|Port Hope]], and the townships of [[Alnwick/Haldimand|Alnwick/Haldiwmand,]] [[Cramahe]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario (township)|Hamilton]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/3839840-durhamregion-com-about-us/|title=DurhamRegion.com and Northumberlandnews.com About Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> It was founded in 1991 and is owned by [[Metroland Media Group]] a subsidiary of [[Torstar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/ca/61/3022/7581|title=Northumberland News newspaper - MondoTimes.com|website=www.mondotimes.com|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> The headquarters are in Cobourg, Ontario.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/5246141-northumberland-news-contact-us/|title=Northumberland News Contact Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> It publishes every Thursday with a circulation of 22,800.<ref name=":2" /> In addition to its print publication, it also maintains an online presence with a [https://www.northumberlandnews.com/ website], a [https://twitter.com/north_news Twitter account], a [https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthumberlandNews Youtube account] and a [https://www.facebook.com/Northnews Facebook page]. Karen Longwell is the editor of the ''Northumberland News'', and Tim Whittaker is the publisher.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/5246141-northumberland-news-contact-us/|title=Northumberland News Contact Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref>
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| type = [[Weekly newspaper]]
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| foundation = 1991
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| owners = Metroland Media Group Ltd.
| publisher = Dana Robbins
| editor = Mike Johnston
| circulation = 20,000
| headquarters = Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
| oclc = 889232053
| ISSN =
| website = https://www.northumberlandnews.com
| language = English
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The '''''Northumberland News''''' is a local newspaper that serves [[Northumberland County, Ontario]]. It includes the town of [[Cobourg]], the municipality of [[Port Hope, Ontario|Port Hope]], and the townships of [[Alnwick/Haldimand]], [[Cramahe, Ontario|Cramahe]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario (township)|Hamilton]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/3839840-durhamregion-com-about-us/|title=DurhamRegion.com and Northumberlandnews.com About Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> It was founded in 1991 and is owned by [[Metroland Media Group]] a subsidiary of [[Torstar]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/ca/61/3022/7581|title=Northumberland News newspaper - MondoTimes.com|website=www.mondotimes.com|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> The headquarters are in Cobourg, Ontario.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/5246141-northumberland-news-contact-us/|title=Northumberland News Contact Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> It publishes every Thursday with a circulation of 22,800.<ref name=":2" /> In addition to its print publication, it also maintains an online presence with a website, a Twitter account, a Youtube account and a Facebook page.

== History ==
== History ==


The ''Northumberland News'' is the last surviving newspaper in Cobourg, where the newspaper industry is the oldest industry still in existence in the town. The first newspaper, the Cobourg Star, was founded by R.D. Chatterton on January 11, 1831.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.porthopenow.com/?p=1680|title=Northumberland Today Shuts Down {{!}} Port Hope Now - News Magazine|website=www.porthopenow.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
The ''Northumberland News'' is the last surviving newspaper in Cobourg, where the newspaper industry is the oldest industry still in existence in the town. The first newspaper, the Cobourg Star, was founded by R.D. Chatterton on January 11, 1831.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.porthopenow.com/?p=1680|title=Northumberland Today Shuts Down {{!}} Port Hope Now - News Magazine|website=www.porthopenow.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref> The ''Northumberland News'' was founded in 1991.<ref name=":4" />


Until November 2017, there were multiple newspapers operating in Cobourg and Port Hope, Ontario. [[Postmedia Network|PostMedia]] owned the Northumberland Today, and [[Torstar]] owned the ''Northumberland News''. On November 27, 2017, PostMedia and Torstar announced that they were exchanging a collection of newspapers and shutting down most of the paper's newspapers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cobourgblog.com/news-2017/northumberland-today-to-shut-down/|title=Northumberland Today to Shut Down|date=2017-11-27|work=Cobourg News Blog|access-date=2018-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> As a result of the PostMedia-Torstar newspaper exchange, the Northumberland Today was immediately shut down, making the ''Northumberland News'' the only remaining local newspaper serving the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.porthopenow.com/?p=1680|title=Northumberland Today Shuts Down {{!}} Port Hope Now - News Magazine|website=www.porthopenow.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
Until November 2017, there were multiple newspapers operating in Cobourg and Port Hope, Ontario. [[Postmedia Network|PostMedia]] owned the Northumberland Today, and [[Torstar]] owned the ''Northumberland News''. On November 27, 2017, PostMedia and Torstar announced that they were exchanging a collection of newspapers and shutting down most of the company's newspapers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cobourgblog.com/news-2017/northumberland-today-to-shut-down/|title=Northumberland Today to Shut Down|date=2017-11-27|work=Cobourg News Blog|access-date=2018-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> As a result of the PostMedia-Torstar newspaper exchange, the ''Northumberland Today'' was immediately shut down, making the ''Northumberland News'' the only remaining local newspaper serving the area.<ref name="auto1"/>


== Coverage ==
== Coverage ==
The ''Northumberland News'' has several sections including local news, sports, business, community events, obituaries, opinion and real estate.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=e3d48709-081c-471c-be13-4d89a53ea4a6|title=Northumberland News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> Most of the news coverage focuses on events that take place in Northumberland County. In addition, there are advertisements throughout the newspaper for cars, houses, technology and local businesses.<ref name=":3" /> The newspaper also publishes articles from other publications owned by the same parent company, [[Torstar]], particularly when reporting on events pertaining to other localities.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/9052987-with-gm-plant-closing-ontario-loses-its-golden-goose/|title=With GM plant closing, Ontario loses its golden goose|last=Potter|first=Mitch|date=2018-11-27|work=NorthumberlandNews.com|access-date=2018-11-28|language=en-CA}}</ref> For example, in the November 22 publication, the front page article was a regional article written by Saira Peesker, a journalist for Metroland Media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=e3d48709-081c-471c-be13-4d89a53ea4a6|title=Northumberland News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
The ''Northumberland News'' has several sections including local news, sports, business, community events, obituaries, opinion and real estate.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=e3d48709-081c-471c-be13-4d89a53ea4a6|title=Northumberland News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> Most of the news coverage focuses on events that take place in Northumberland County. In addition, there are advertisements throughout the newspaper for cars, houses, technology and local businesses.<ref name=":3" /> The newspaper also publishes articles from other publications owned by the same parent company, [[Torstar]], particularly when reporting on events pertaining to other localities.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/9052987-with-gm-plant-closing-ontario-loses-its-golden-goose/|title=With GM plant closing, Ontario loses its golden goose|last=Potter|first=Mitch|date=2018-11-27|work=NorthumberlandNews.com|access-date=2018-11-28|language=en-CA}}</ref> For example, in the November 22 publication, the front page article was a regional article written by Saira Peesker, a journalist for Metroland Media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=e3d48709-081c-471c-be13-4d89a53ea4a6|title=Northumberland News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>


There are approximately eight staff members who work for the ''Northumberland News''. Peter Dounoukos is the sales manager; he oversees newspaper and online advertising, flyer sales, and magazines and speciality products.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/5246141-northumberland-news-contact-us/|title=Northumberland News Contact Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref> Karen Longwell is the news editor; she also oversees community events, news tips and letters to the editor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/5246141-northumberland-news-contact-us/|title=Northumberland News Contact Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref> There is one other reporter, Dominik Wisniewski, four other members of the advertising team and one staff member who oversees the newspaper's circulation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.durhamregion.com/community-static/4992595-durham-region-staff-directory/|title=Durham Region and Northumberland News Staff Directory {{!}} DurhamRegion.com|website=www.durhamregion.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
There are approximately eight staff members who work for the ''Northumberland News''. Peter Dounoukos is the sales manager; he oversees newspaper and online advertising, flyer sales, and magazines and speciality products.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberlandnews.com/community-static/5246141-northumberland-news-contact-us/|title=Northumberland News Contact Us {{!}} NorthumberlandNews.com|website=www.northumberlandnews.com|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
In 2014, ''Northumberland News'' reporters Paul J. Rellinger and Jennifer O'Meara's piece, "An ill wind blows", won second place in the "Best Environmental Writing" category of the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/ccnawards/#PastWinners|title=Canadian Community Newspaper Awards - News Media Canada|work=News Media Canada|access-date=2018-11-25|language=en-US}}</ref> for newspapers with a circulation of 10,000 and over.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/sites/default/files/Winners-List-V10.pdf|title=2014 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Photographer Karen Longwell also won second place in the "Best Spot News Photo Coverage" category for newspapers with a circulation of 12,500 and over.<ref name=":1" />
In 2014, ''Northumberland News'' reporters Paul J. Rellinger and Jennifer O'Meara's piece, "An ill wind blows", won second place in the "Best Environmental Writing" category of the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/ccnawards/#PastWinners|title=Canadian Community Newspaper Awards - News Media Canada|work=News Media Canada|access-date=2018-11-25|language=en-US}}</ref> for newspapers with a circulation of 10,000 and over.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/sites/default/files/Winners-List-V10.pdf|title=2014 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards}}</ref> Photographer Karen Longwell also won second place in the "Best Spot News Photo Coverage" category for newspapers with a circulation of 12,500 and over.<ref name=":1" />


In 2015, Northumberland News won third place in the category of "Best Photo Illustration" of the CCNAwards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/sites/default/files/Winners%20Word%20Doc_1.pdf|title=2015 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
In 2015, Northumberland News won third place in the category of "Best Photo Illustration" of the CCNAwards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/sites/default/files/Winners%20Word%20Doc_1.pdf|title=2015 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards}}</ref>


In 2016, ''Northumberland News'' won second place in the "Best Editorial Page" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation between 12,500 and 24,999.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Winners-List-2016-1.pdf|title=2016 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Karen Longwell's photo, "Online crime", won second place in the "Best News Feature Photo" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation above 12,500.<ref name=":0" />
In 2016, ''Northumberland News'' won second place in the "Best Editorial Page" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation between 12,500 and 24,999.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Winners-List-2016-1.pdf|title=2016 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards}}</ref> Karen Longwell's photo, "Online crime", won second place in the "Best News Feature Photo" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation above 12,500.<ref name=":0" />


In 2017, Todd McEwen's July 14, 2016 article titled [https://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/6764958-grafton-murder-court-had-ordered-accused-killer-to-stay-away-from-parents/ "Accused killer told to stay away from parents"] won third place in the "Best News Story" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation above 12,500.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CCNAwards-2017-Winners-v6-20170531.pdf|title=2017 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
In 2017, Todd McEwen's July 14, 2016 article titled "Accused killer told to stay away from parents" won third place in the "Best News Story" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation above 12,500.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nmc-mic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CCNAwards-2017-Winners-v6-20170531.pdf|title=2017 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards}}</ref>

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== See also ==
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*[[List of newspapers in Canada]]
*[[Metroland Media Group]]
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*[[Northumberland County, Ontario]]
*[[:Category:Newspapers published in Canada|Newspapers published in Canada]]
*[[:Category:Newspapers published in Ontario|Newspapers published in Ontario]]
*[[:Category:Weekly newspapers published in Ontario|Weekly newspapers published in Ontario]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External Links ==
== External links ==

*[https://www.northumberlandnews.com Northumberland News Website]
*[https://www.northumberlandnews.com Northumberland News Website]
*[https://twitter.com/north_news Northumberland News Twitter Page]
*[https://twitter.com/north_news Northumberland News Twitter Page]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthumberlandNews Northumberland News Youtube account]
*[https://www.facebook.com/Northnews Northumberland News Facebook page]


[[Category:Weekly newspapers published in Ontario]]
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== See Also ==

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*[[List of newspapers in Canada]]
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*[[Metroland Media Group]]
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*[[Northumberland County, Ontario]]

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Northumberland News
TypeWeekly newspaper
Owner(s)Metroland Media Group Ltd.
PublisherDana Robbins
EditorMike Johnston
Founded1991
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersCobourg, Ontario, Canada
Circulation20,000
OCLC number889232053
Websitehttps://www.northumberlandnews.com

The Northumberland News is a local newspaper that serves Northumberland County, Ontario. It includes the town of Cobourg, the municipality of Port Hope, and the townships of Alnwick/Haldimand, Cramahe and Hamilton.[1] It was founded in 1991 and is owned by Metroland Media Group a subsidiary of Torstar.[2] The headquarters are in Cobourg, Ontario.[3] It publishes every Thursday with a circulation of 22,800.[1] In addition to its print publication, it also maintains an online presence with a website, a Twitter account, a Youtube account and a Facebook page.

History

The Northumberland News is the last surviving newspaper in Cobourg, where the newspaper industry is the oldest industry still in existence in the town. The first newspaper, the Cobourg Star, was founded by R.D. Chatterton on January 11, 1831.[4] The Northumberland News was founded in 1991.[2]

Until November 2017, there were multiple newspapers operating in Cobourg and Port Hope, Ontario. PostMedia owned the Northumberland Today, and Torstar owned the Northumberland News. On November 27, 2017, PostMedia and Torstar announced that they were exchanging a collection of newspapers and shutting down most of the company's newspapers.[5] As a result of the PostMedia-Torstar newspaper exchange, the Northumberland Today was immediately shut down, making the Northumberland News the only remaining local newspaper serving the area.[4]

Coverage

The Northumberland News has several sections including local news, sports, business, community events, obituaries, opinion and real estate.[6] Most of the news coverage focuses on events that take place in Northumberland County. In addition, there are advertisements throughout the newspaper for cars, houses, technology and local businesses.[6] The newspaper also publishes articles from other publications owned by the same parent company, Torstar, particularly when reporting on events pertaining to other localities.[7] For example, in the November 22 publication, the front page article was a regional article written by Saira Peesker, a journalist for Metroland Media.[8]

There are approximately eight staff members who work for the Northumberland News. Peter Dounoukos is the sales manager; he oversees newspaper and online advertising, flyer sales, and magazines and speciality products.[9]

Awards

In 2014, Northumberland News reporters Paul J. Rellinger and Jennifer O'Meara's piece, "An ill wind blows", won second place in the "Best Environmental Writing" category of the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards)[10] for newspapers with a circulation of 10,000 and over.[11] Photographer Karen Longwell also won second place in the "Best Spot News Photo Coverage" category for newspapers with a circulation of 12,500 and over.[11]

In 2015, Northumberland News won third place in the category of "Best Photo Illustration" of the CCNAwards.[12]

In 2016, Northumberland News won second place in the "Best Editorial Page" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation between 12,500 and 24,999.[13] Karen Longwell's photo, "Online crime", won second place in the "Best News Feature Photo" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation above 12,500.[13]

In 2017, Todd McEwen's July 14, 2016 article titled "Accused killer told to stay away from parents" won third place in the "Best News Story" category of the CCNAwards for newspapers with a circulation above 12,500.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "DurhamRegion.com and Northumberlandnews.com About Us | NorthumberlandNews.com". www.northumberlandnews.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  2. ^ a b "Northumberland News newspaper - MondoTimes.com". www.mondotimes.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  3. ^ "Northumberland News Contact Us | NorthumberlandNews.com". www.northumberlandnews.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  4. ^ a b "Northumberland Today Shuts Down | Port Hope Now - News Magazine". www.porthopenow.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  5. ^ "Northumberland Today to Shut Down". Cobourg News Blog. 2017-11-27. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  6. ^ a b "Northumberland News". Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  7. ^ Potter, Mitch (2018-11-27). "With GM plant closing, Ontario loses its golden goose". NorthumberlandNews.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  8. ^ "Northumberland News". Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  9. ^ "Northumberland News Contact Us | NorthumberlandNews.com". www.northumberlandnews.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  10. ^ "Canadian Community Newspaper Awards - News Media Canada". News Media Canada. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  11. ^ a b "2014 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards" (PDF).
  12. ^ "2015 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards" (PDF).
  13. ^ a b "2016 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards" (PDF).
  14. ^ "2017 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards" (PDF).
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