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In Their Words: County politicians review compensation, adjust salaries and benefits for next council

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In Their Words: County politicians review compensation, adjust salaries and benefits for next council

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

Northumberland County politicians reviewed their pay and benefits as part of a regular review process at the...

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County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics

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County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

Recently, temperatures in Northumberland County dropped into the single digits at night. A frost warning was issued...

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Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost

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Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A major fundraiser to support hospice care in Cobourg raised...

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Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries

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Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Port Hope Police are seeking a hefty increase to its...

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Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month

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Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The resolution of a high-profile case involving a Port Hope...

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Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera

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Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Pressure is mounting on the Doug Ford government not to...

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Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program

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Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander is not happy the provincial government...

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In Their Words: An 11 percent increase in OPP costs, combines with Port Hope police salary increase, igniting debate at budget presentation

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In Their Words: An 11 percent increase in OPP costs, combines with Port Hope police salary increase, igniting debate at budget presentation

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

The Port Hope Police Services Board presented its 2026 budget request of nearly $8.5 million to council...

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Colborne Rural Outreach Clinic open but future is unclear, says health team co-chair

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Colborne Rural Outreach Clinic open but future is unclear, says health team co-chair

Robert Washburn October 3, 2025

The Rural Outreach Clinic in Colborne is open. That is a message the Ontario Health Team of...

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Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting

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Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting

Robert Washburn October 3, 2025

With everything going on in the world today, democracy can feel fragile. So, when Cramahe council recently...

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