Bill Hodgins

Cobourg Police Service Board Chair Adam Bureau says he continues to have the confidence of the board after concerns were raised over whether he shared confidential information on the recent hiring of Chief Chris Leather.

Steve Pare, who operates a successful Home Hardware business in Brighton, is marking his 50th year with the store this year. The Golden Hammer Award is presented to the very few who achieve the distinction of 50+ years in the hardware business.

Wedged neatly between Highway 2 and Shelter Valley Road, Grafton Creekside Golf has a storied history in Northumberland County, but its present and future are just as important as its past.

On Thursday, in what Leal described as a “key revitalization” for the city, it opened again, this time under the direction of the city’s tourism department. There are interpretive areas of interest inside, historic displays of the lift lock’s past, and a gift shop so visitors can show the rest of the world why the Kawarthas are well worth the visit.

From the parade to the waterfront festival, beachside down gets busy for the holiday

The Peterborough Folk Festival — Canada’s longest-running free admission folk festival — is about more than music. Celebrating 37 years this year, it features four days of music, workshops, culture, and community at Nicholls Oval Park, and some downtown venues. A diverse group of retail and food vendors will be on hand for the multi-stage festival — one that generates $1.5 million in economic impact for the Peterborough region.

A Peterborough man already serving time in Warkworth Insititution for several sex-related crimes against minors has been sentenced to 10 more years after a federal judge imposed sexual offender status on him.

Attridge is now looking to move up from councillor to mayor. He filed his papers late last week, become the second declared candidate — so far — for the Oct. 26 municipal election. Angela Grogan, a special needs educator and realtor, announced her candidacy earlier in June.

Port Hope-area club a destination for golf and a whole lot more.

CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of six and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age six and up to $135 per child aged six to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and childcare