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Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Houseplant Swap & Seed Library opening Cobourg Public Library, Ontario Street, Cobourg Sat Mar 29, 2025 1...
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Cobourg lowers flags to honour late employee Ron Jeschke
The Town of Cobourg is paying tribute to long-time employee Ron Jeschke by lowering flags across the municipality to half-staff. Jeschke, the Town's Information Technology Supervisor, passed away rece...
Mar 28, 2025

Assault, indecent act charges after alleged incidents at Warkworth Institution
Three people - including two Brighton men and one Niagara Falls man - are facing charges after two separate alleged incidents at Warkworth Institution. On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Northumberland OPP ...
Mar 28, 2025
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'Major ice storm' incoming: Northumberland under freezing warn warning
Environment Canada has upgraded its previously issued special weather statement for the Northumberland and Quinte regions, calling for a "major ice storm this weekend." In Environment Canada...
Mar 28, 2025

Northumberland County highlights key social services achievements in 2024
Northumberland County's community and social services department made significant progress in 2024, as reported by director Glenn Dees at a recent county council meeting. Key achievements span various...
Mar 28, 2025

Brighton resident facing theft charges after two shoplifting incidents
A 44-year-old Brighton resident is facing charges in connection with two thefts from local businesses, according to Northumberland OPP. On February 23, police responded to a report of a stolen automat...
Mar 28, 2025
Upcoming Events
SEP 23 - APR 30
SEP 23 - APR 30
Cobourg Badminton Club
Cobourg Collegiate Institute, 335 King Street East, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Cobourg Badminton Club plays every Monday and Wednesday evening from September 23 to April 30, 2025
Join us for fun and fitness.
See our website for further information cobourgbadmintonclub.com
Full DetailsMAR 19 - MAY 31
MAR 19 - MAY 31
Port Hope and District Agricultural Society
Port Hope Agricultural Park, McCaul Street, Port Hope, ON, Canada
Port Hope and District Agricultural Society is offering a $500 bursary to Northumberland residents 25 and under who will be enrolled in an agricultural program at Canadian University or College.
For more information check out our website porthopefair.com or email secretaryt@porthopefair.com
Full DetailsAPR 01 - APR 30
APR 01 - APR 30
Create a Poem Station
Cobourg Public Library, Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Cobourg Library, Bewdley & Gores Landing Branches
Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing your own poem.
Let's get creative and glue down the words provided to create your poetic masterpiece!
Put your poem on display for our community or take it home to enjoy.
Full DetailsAPR 01
APR 01
Free COPD Education and Support Group by NFHT
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
This weekly Tuesday program starting April 1 is designed to increase understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and enhance quality of life by teaching how to best manage your COPD.
A variety of topics are discussed from medication to how to maintain and improve exercise tolerance.
Everyone is welcome to join. You are welcome to attend all sessions or pick and choose which sessions you want to watch or attend.
There will be a session in-person and streamed on zoom.
No registration is required for in-person sessions, you are welcome to drop-in to Ed's House on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30pm at 1301 Ontario St in Cobourg.
For more information about dates and topics or to register for the free zoom sessions go to nfht.ca
Full DetailsMAR 15 - JUN 29
MAR 15 - JUN 29
Colborne's Lake Ontario Shoreline: Stories of Earlier Generations
The Colborne Art Gallery, King Street East, Colborne, ON, Canada
On March 15 at 6 p.m., the Cramahe Township Heritage committee hosts an openhouse event at the Colborne Art Gallery with a presentation by Jane Urquhart about the history of beaches along the shore of Lake Ontario in Colborne. Exhibition will then be ongoing until June 29.
Full DetailsMAR 30
MAR 30

Savouring Mental Health Brunch
Dalewood Golf Club, Dale Road, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Full DetailsAPR 01 - APR 30
APR 01 - APR 30
Teen Book Spine Poetry Contest
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April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by creating your own unique book spine poem using Cobourg Public Library books.
To enter, submit a photo of your poem to our social media platforms or email to rpurdy@cobourg.library.on.ca.
The winner will be randomly drawn to win a teen prize pack.
Contest open to ages 13-17 years of age. One entry per person.
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