January 2, 2026

Year Review 2025

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair Cobourg Conservation Area James Cockburn Park
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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

Robert Washburn November 28, 2025 0
The Ontario government is proposing to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven. A new central agency will...
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Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood Rice Lake
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Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood

Robert Washburn November 21, 2025 0
Earlier this week, the Alderville Band Council made a landmark decision. It may be one of the...
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Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair Brighton stage Memorial Park
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Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025 0
There are those in Cobourg who will tell you it is the epicentre for those living rough....
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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026 Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf
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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

Robert Washburn November 7, 2025 0
Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf delivered his 2026 budget, which includes a whopping 20.5 percent increase. It...
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Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion Running water
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Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion

Robert Washburn October 31, 2025 0
Users of the municipal water system in Grafton could be on the hook for a $17.5 million...
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Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region Lakelands Public Health Unit unveils new name and logo. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
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Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025 0
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM With the merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District...
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