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OPP warns about rising smishing scams targeting personal data
Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents to be cautious of text-based fraud scams, known as "smishing," which are being used to steal personal and banking information. Smishing-combin...
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Ontario boosts resources to prepare for 2025 wildland fire season
Ontario is increasing its firefighting resources to prepare for this year's wildland fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. The province has filled nearly 100 permanent staff positions to...
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Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Mosaic Gnome - Take and Make Kits - Bewdley and Gores Landing Branches Available starting Tuesday, April 1st ...
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What's good in Northumberland? Top winners at 2025 Business Achievement Awards
The 2025 Business Achievement Awards, hosted by the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg, celebrated the contributions of local businesses in a night of recognition and a...
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Possible disruptions to waste, recycling collection in Northumberland
Northumberland County says some residents may experience possible disruptions in waste and recycling collection Monday due to current road conditions and fallout from the weekend's ice storm. "I...
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Ganaraska Forest closed due to storm damage
The Ganaraska Forest and all Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) properties are temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions following the weekend ice storm. Officials warn that accumulat...
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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 - MAY 27
APR 01 - MAY 27
Chess at the Library
Cobourg Public Library, Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Drop-in for this fun event!
Meet other local chess players.
Pieces, boards and timers will be available.
All ages welcome.
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 DetailsAPR 01 - APR 30
APR 01 - APR 30
Teen Book Spine Poetry Contest
Social Media
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.
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
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