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Opponents give mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s stormwater billing public notice

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Opponents give mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s stormwater billing public notice

Robert Washburn August 2, 2024

  By Robert Washburn A group of residents fighting stormwater fees gave a mixed reaction to Cobourg...

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Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees

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Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, images of the flooding in Toronto...

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Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

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Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

Robert Washburn July 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, a progress report regarding the new homeless shelter...

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Opponents get break on Cobourg stormwater fees, but others sectors make up for it

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Opponents get break on Cobourg stormwater fees, but others sectors make up for it

Robert Washburn June 29, 2024

  Cobourg council decided to proceed with changes to its stormwater management rates to satisfy residents’ concerns...

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Cobourg police step up enforcement using dynamic patrol and Downtown Community Action Plan, says chief

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Cobourg police step up enforcement using dynamic patrol and Downtown Community Action Plan, says chief

Robert Washburn June 22, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg police Chief Paul VandeGraaf discusses the increased focus...

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New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job

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New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job

Robert Washburn June 22, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: So many people are struggling. Food bank use is...

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Cobourg could be doing more to preserve its historically significant architecture, says expert

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Cobourg could be doing more to preserve its historically significant architecture, says expert

Robert Washburn June 1, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: People move to Cobourg and Port Hope because they...

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Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update after a year under new leadership

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Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update after a year under new leadership

Robert Washburn May 11, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A lot has changed at Horizons of Friendship in...

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Cobourg council must decide on future of police station, says board chair

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Cobourg council must decide on future of police station, says board chair

Robert Washburn May 4, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg council recently received a report from the Police...

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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

Robert Washburn April 14, 2024

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County...

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