[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.
[9] 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.
[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] 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.