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Northumberland doctors pledge $15K to match donations for Ed's House fundraiser
A group of local physicians is making a major impact on Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre by matching up to $15,000 in donations for the Give a Gift from the Heart campaign. The matching d...
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'Situation is unsustainable': Homeownership out of reach for young Ontarians
A new report on Ontario's housing market has confirmed what many young people already know: homeownership is out of reach for most middle-class buyers. The report by Mike Moffatt at the Missing Middle...
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Ontario minimum wage rising to $17.60 per hour
Ontario's minimum wage is set to increase to $17.60 per hour on Oct. 1, 2025, as part of the province's annual inflation adjustment. The 40-cent increase, up from the current $17.20 per hour, is based...
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Port Hope woman charged after package allegedly stolen from doorstep
A 31-year-old Port Hope woman has been charged after a package was reported stolen from the front step of a home Monday afternoon. Cobourg police say they responded to a Division Street and University...
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The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Toddlers and Waddlers Wednesday, April 2 10:30am to 11:30am Mary J. Benson Branch - Port Hope Library Join us...
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Port Hope launches community engagement for new strategic plan
The Municipality of Port Hope is inviting residents to help shape its next Strategic Plan through community engagement initiatives. Under the theme "Community Voices in Action - Shape, Share, Str...
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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
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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
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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