Northumberland County officials, residents, families, staff, project partners, and community representatives gathered for a grand opening ceremony of the new Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home in Cobourg on August 20, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland County)

Northumberland County opens new 180-bed Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg

Residents will move into the $145-million redevelopment on Sunday, with the co-located Northumberland County Archives and Museum opening September 18
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The Port Hope Jazz Festival presents Toronto-based Dixie Demons performing traditional jazz at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Saturday afternoon. (Promotional photo)

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Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal with members of city council for the 2022-26 term. On August 20, 2026, Leal announced he will not be seeking re-election for a second term in the October municipal election. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal will not seek re-election in October

Camp Kawartha's executive director Jacob Rodenburg inside the newest addition to the camp, Birch Cabin, next to a "truth window." These small portals into the walls show the straw bale insulation holding up many of the camp's buildings and invite visitors to think about construction and consider sustainability in entirely new ways. (Photo: Rebekkah Hyams / GreenUP)

At Camp Kawartha in Peterborough, sustainable buildings are part of the lesson

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