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Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate Ontario Liberal convention 2025

Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate

Robert Washburn September 26, 2025

Early in September, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie lost a critical leadership review with 57 percent...

Port Hope deputy mayor explains ward boundary and council representation review as public consultations begin

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

Since the amalgamation of the town of Port Hope and the former Hope Township in 2001, it...

Labour Day celebrations still relevant as unions fight for workers’ rights, says council president

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

Labour Day has a long history in Canada. It was first declared in 1894 as a federal...

Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive In August, the Cobourg Public Library held a contest where people could create a bookmark as part of the 30th anniversary of the C. Gord King Library building opening. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

In August, the Cobourg Public Library held a contest where people could create a bookmark as part of the 30th anniversary of the C. Gord King Library building opening. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive

Robert Washburn September 13, 2025

Municipalities across Northumberland are already working hard to set budgets for 2026. For all the staff, it...

Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database Mourning Warbler, Northumberland Forest. June 2025 While doing surveys for the Ontario Breeding Bird atlas I came across this agitated Mourning Warbler. Usually a skulky species, I was pleased to get such great views. Photo by Andrea Kingsley, via Facebook.

Mourning Warbler, Northumberland Forest. June 2025 While doing surveys for the Ontario Breeding Bird atlas I came across this agitated Mourning Warbler. Usually a skulky species, I was pleased to get such great views. Photo by Andrea Kingsley, via Facebook.

Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database

Robert Washburn September 13, 2025

Recently, the Ontario Bird Atlas completed a multi-year project counting all the various bird species that live...

Two mayors question need for new property tax break for non-profit housing Habitat for Humanity opens new affordable housing units in Baltimore Ontario. Photo by: Cecilia Nasmith, CFWN.

Habitat for Humanity opens new affordable housing units in Baltimore Ontario. Photo by: Cecilia Nasmith, CFWN.

Two mayors question need for new property tax break for non-profit housing

Robert Washburn September 6, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Non-profit housing operators in Northumberland County are urging politicians to...

Cobourg deputy mayor outlines activities, making a case for AMO conference Minister Rob Flack and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Cobourg deputy mayor outlines activities, making a case for AMO conference

Robert Washburn August 29, 2025

Every August, local politicians truck off to the annual conference for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...

Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice early registration underway Hike Bike Bark dog

Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice early registration underway

Robert Washburn August 29, 2025

Grab the kids, get out your bike, and don’t forget the leash for the dog. The annual...

Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025

Two areas in Cobourg started a Neighbourhood Watch pilot program recently to boost safety. One is in...

Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny

Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025

When does a community grant to a local charitable organization become a strategic investment? Port Hope council...

Consider This Northumberland

Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate

Port Hope deputy mayor explains ward boundary and council representation review as public consultations begin

Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive

Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database

Cobourg deputy mayor outlines activities, making a case for AMO conference

Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice early registration underway

Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support

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