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Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Friday: Starting at 2 p.m., Songs of the Earth blends powerful music with themes of nature, belonging, and our c...
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Firefighters battle blaze involving 150 hay bales in Cobourg
Workman Road in Cobourg is expected to remain closed for several hours as firefighters battle a large hay bale fire. The Town of Cobourg says approximately 150 large hay bales caught fire, prompting t...
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What's good in Northumberland? New River Time Blues Festival brings three days of music to Port Hope
A new summer tradition is ready to find its rhythm in Port Hope. The inaugural River Time Blues Festival takes over the Ganaraska Brewing Company and Ontario Street Theatre from July 24 to 26, offerin...
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United Way Northumberland launches 2026 Backpacks for Kids campaign
United Way Northumberland has officially launched its 2026 Backpacks for Kids campaign, marking the program's 21st year of helping local students head back to school with the supplies they need to suc...
Jul 16, 2026
Environmental group questions Ontario's claims on Bruce nuclear refurbishment
An environmental advocacy group is calling on the provincial government to release additional financial information about the Bruce Nuclear Refurbishment Project, saying more transparency is needed to...
Jul 16, 2026
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Youth and Belleville man charged in separate assault investigations
Belleville Police responded to 106 calls for service between the morning of July 14 and July 15, with two assault investigations among the more serious incidents. Late Tuesday evening, officers were c...
Jul 16, 2026
