Life-long Cobourg resident Donna Todd, retired after a 28-year career at Brookside Youth Centre, uses the slogan Time To Feel Good for her second career as a yoga instructor. More Continue Reading →
Election 2010
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Clock is ticking on municipal elections
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With the potential for some excitement in the Cobourg mayorality race after local lawyer Martin Partridge filed his papers yesterday, the timing suddenly seemed significant. In the past, the first day after the Labour Day weekend in September was often considered the official start day for municipal elections in Ontario. Generally, candidates would wait and file in late August for a tactical advantage. While major urban centres like Toronto might see some political action prior to this, for the vast majority, this was the case. Election Day was always the second Tuesday of November, giving candidates about 10 weeks of campaigning. Continue Reading →
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Clash of the Titans, but not the movie
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Local lawyer Martin Partridge joined the race for Cobourg mayor today. This is welcomed news, if for no other reason it means there will be a race for the top job. Partridge is well qualified on several levels and will give Deputy Mayor Gil Brocanier a run for his money. A story appeared in Northumberland Today regarding his announcement. Partridge is a lawyer, but has also contributed to the community through major activities such as the co-founder of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, founder of the First Night New Year’s celebration and the purchase of the Northwest corner of Victoria Park, where the former Chateau Hotel once stood. Continue Reading →
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An interesting race gearing up in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
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The political landscape in the township of Alnwick/Haldimand is becoming very interesting, very quickly as preparation are underway for the 2010 municipal elections. After decades of crushing dominance by former reeve/mayor Bill Finley, he has stepped down, leaving a massive vacuum for the top spot. The trickle down effect is also leaving some big holes to fill on council, so everything is quiet fluid. One-term councillor Art Jeninga was one of the first out of the gate in early June to announce he is running for mayor. He is looking to streamline council business and produce some efficiencies within the process. Continue Reading →