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Freezing rain, significant rainfall warnings issued for Northumberland
More bad weather is on the way - freezing rain and significant rainfall warnings are now in effect for the Northumberland and Quinte regions. Environment Canada had already issued a special weather s...
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Some KPR schools reopening Wednesday, others will remain closed
Most Kawartha, Pine Ridge District School Board schools and childcare centres are set to reopen Wednesday April 2; however, some schools will remain closed due to persisting power outages and storm-re...
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Phase 3 of Walton Street reconstruction underway in Port Hope
Phase 3 of the Walton Street reconstruction project is officially underway in Port Hope, with road closures and construction activity expected to impact the downtown core. As of Tuesday, April 1, Walt...
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Gas prices expected to drop as federal carbon tax ends
Ontario drivers may experience relief at the gas pumps starting April 1, 2025, as the federal government eliminates the consumer carbon tax. Mark Carney announced the removal of the tax, which current...
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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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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
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 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
Family Storytime Welcomes the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health
Cobourg Public Library, Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
A special visit to our weekly Family Storytime program.
We'll have the focus be oral health.
Start time: 10:30 a.m. and end time: 11:30 a.m.
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