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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

Robert 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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In Their Words: Cobourg Police Services Board seeks conciliation with town over 2026 budget

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In Their Words: Cobourg Police Services Board seeks conciliation with town over 2026 budget

Robert November 21, 2025 0

The feud between town council and the Cobourg Police Services Board over a 20.5 percent increase in...

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Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

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Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

Robert November 15, 2025 0

Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food...

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New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg

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New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg

Robert November 15, 2025 0

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new one-million-gallon water tower is now pumping fresh H2O...

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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

Robert 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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Oral history project seeks to increase awareness and humanize those on margins in Cobourg

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Oral history project seeks to increase awareness and humanize those on margins in Cobourg

Robert October 31, 2025 0

In the face of an ongoing debate over the fate of people living on the margins in...

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Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall

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Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall

Robert October 30, 2025 0

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM After some tense moments and uncertainty about whether homeless people...

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Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

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Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

Robert October 30, 2025 0

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A significant increase to the Cobourg Police Service budget is...

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Online petition seeks to declare state of emergency for homelessness and opioid addictions in Cobourg

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Online petition seeks to declare state of emergency for homelessness and opioid addictions in Cobourg

Robert October 24, 2025 0

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM An online petition is circulating, hoping to declare the homelessness...

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Cobourg Legion’s Poppy Campaign struggles as postal strike drags on

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Cobourg Legion’s Poppy Campaign struggles as postal strike drags on

Robert October 18, 2025 0

The Canada Post Strike is hampering a major fundraising tradition for the Legion. Mail delivery has been...

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