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Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion

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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

Users of the municipal water system in Grafton could be on the hook for a $17.5 million...

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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 Washburn October 31, 2025

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 Washburn October 30, 2025

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 Washburn October 30, 2025

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

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Northumberland Land Trust looks to raise funds for two significant projects

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Northumberland Land Trust looks to raise funds for two significant projects

Robert Washburn October 30, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Northumberland Land Trust is launching a fundraising campaign to...

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Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief

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Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief

Robert Washburn October 27, 2025

Legal personhood for Rice Lake and the Ganaraska River gathered momentum over the past month. In this...

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Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025

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Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025

Robert Washburn October 24, 2025

Hamilton Township residents using the municipal water system will see a possible 60 per cent increase in...

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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 Washburn October 24, 2025

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

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Warden says 50/50 chance county will not offer warming room, up to others to step up

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Warden says 50/50 chance county will not offer warming room, up to others to step up

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander says there is a 50/50 chance no warming room will be offered...

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Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County

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Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

Frustration is mounting among Northumberland County mayors over where to locate a winter warming room for homeless...

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