Bill Hodgins

1 day ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

It was about 3:30 a.m., Sept. 20, 2023, when Kendra Simmons rushed outside to see the fire. Beyond the Blue Box was more than just a thrift store to her. It was much more than that to a lot of the volunteers who made it a mainstay in Cobourg’s downtown for close to 30 years. “It was devastating,” says Simmons, whose home is adjacent to the Covert Street property where the store was located. That whole year was a devastating one for both her, and the BTBB community.

2 days ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

Cobourg council wants to hear from its residents and business owners about their thoughts on Transition House — a fixture on Division Street in Cobourg for about six months now. All are invited to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre.

4 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Bill Hodgins

Less than a week after signing a contract to begin repairs on the Doube’s trestle bridge, the organization overseeing the project says it received a $50,000 donation toward the rebuild. George Pineau of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail board said — updating readers on the repair progress and calling for donations — “stimulated a $50,000 donation.” The repairs will take place this summer, he added. The board has yet to name the donor, but a cheque presentation event is being planned.

5 days ago | northumberlandnews.com | Bill Hodgins

As the Ontario government moves to fast-track controversial legislation that critics say will erode environmental protections, Port Hope council is preparing to voice strong opposition. At its meeting Tuesday evening, council is expected to pass a motion rejecting provisions in Bill 5 that would reduce protections for endangered species and undermine local planning authority.

5 days ago | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Bill Hodgins

Less than a week after signing a contract to begin repairs on the Doube’s trestle bridge, the organization overseeing the project says it received a $50,000 donation toward the rebuild. George Pineau of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail board said — updating readers on the repair progress and calling for donations — “stimulated a $50,000 donation.” The repairs will take place this summer, he added. The board has yet to name the donor, but a cheque presentation event is being planned.