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Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt returns
Families in Batawa and surrounding communities can look forward to a fun-filled morning at the annual Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19. The event, running from 9 a.m. to noon, at the...
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Intimate partner violence investigation in Northumberland leads to charges, firearms seized
Northumberland OPP say they've laid multiple charges and seized firearms and ammunition following an intimate partner violence investigation. Police said on March 29, 2025, at about 9:45 p.m., office...
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Northumberland County offers temporary waste disposal measures after ice storm
In response to the March 29-30 ice storm that hit southern Ontario, Northumberland County is introducing temporary waste disposal measures to assist with storm-related clean-up. From now until May 2, ...
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What's good in Northumberland? Buying Canadian, buying local campaigns
The buy Canadian movement has grown since the dawn of the trade war, but the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it differs from the buy local campaigns we've come to support in recent ye...
Apr 02, 2025

Firearm charges laid after alleged incident in Cramahe
Northumberland OPP say a Cramahe resident is facing charges after an alleged incident involving a firearm. Police said they received information that an individual was experiencing a crisis and in po...
Apr 02, 2025

'Extensive tree damage': Park closures in Brighton, Campbellford
Several Brighton and Campbellford-area parks/conservation areas have been closed due to fallout from the ice storm. All trails at Proctor Park, Goodrich Loomis and Seymour Conservation have temporari...
Apr 02, 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
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.
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
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 DetailsAPR 03
APR 03
Friends of Wesleyville Village AGM with OPG guest speakers
Port Hope Masonic Temple, 54 Toronto Rd, Port Hope, ON, Canada
The Friends of Wesleyville Village will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., welcoming members and community supporters to gather at the Masonic Lodge, 54 Toronto Road, Port Hope.
This year’s AGM will highlight milestones from 2024 and preview exciting plans for the year ahead, including site restoration work, public events, and the long-term vision for Wesleyville Village.
The evening will also feature special guest speakers Jennifer Knox and Jesara Holla of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), who will share insights into OPG’s planning for new nuclear generation development at the Wesleyville site and its approach to community engagement.
This event is free and open to the public — we hope you will join us!
For more information, please contact: Wendy Schroder at 905-718-5330 or Sue Stickley at 905-885-1344
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