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Online petition seeks to declare state of emergency for homelessness and opioid addictions in Cobourg Homelessness and addictions are in crisis in Cobourg according to Jordan Stevenson, Director of the Integrated Homelessness and Addictions Response Centre. Photo By Fredrick Lee. Free Use Domain-Upsplash.

Homelessness and addictions are in crisis in Cobourg according to Jordan Stevenson, Director of the Integrated Homelessness and Addictions Response Centre. Photo By Fredrick Lee. Free Use Domain-Upsplash.

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...

Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County Northumberland County officials are searching for a new warming room for the winter, after the emergency shelter in Cobourg closed its warming hub. Photo of Cobourg's emergency shelter by Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

Northumberland County officials are searching for a new warming room for the winter, after the emergency shelter in Cobourg closed its warming hub. Photo of Cobourg's emergency shelter by Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

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...

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

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...

Cobourg’s emergency shelter operator in search of permanent leader following resignation Transition House operates the emergency shelter in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Transition House operates the emergency shelter in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Cobourg’s emergency shelter operator in search of permanent leader following resignation

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Drastic changes are again coming to the operator of the...

In Their Words: County council approves new operating model for 310 Division Street New Transition House

In Their Words: County council approves new operating model for 310 Division Street

Robert Washburn August 15, 2025

The shelter at 310 Division Street has a new operational model after county council approved details at...

In Their Words: Committee hears staff report on new operation model for 310 Division Street New Transition House

In Their Words: Committee hears staff report on new operation model for 310 Division Street

Robert Washburn August 2, 2025

The operational model proposed for 310 Division Street drew a lot of questions for staff as politicians...

In Their Words: Hamilton Twp council takes collaborative approach to affordable housing Hamilton Township council

In Their Words: Hamilton Twp council takes collaborative approach to affordable housing

Robert Washburn July 26, 2025

Hamilton Township received a report on affordable housing and homelessness at its July 15 meeting, with the...

Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth Rebound Child and Youth Services Executive Director Sam Rockbrune. Courtesy of Sam Rockbrune Facebook. Play

Rebound Child and Youth Services Executive Director Sam Rockbrune. Courtesy of Sam Rockbrune Facebook. Play

Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth

Robert Washburn July 19, 2025

By Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM A program in Northumberland County to combat youth homelessness is now...

Protesters spar over Cobourg Mayor’s controversial statement over the homeless shelter Protesters in front of Victoria Hall

Protesters spar over Cobourg Mayor’s controversial statement over the homeless shelter

Robert Washburn July 16, 2025

By: Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. July 16, 2025 COBOURG – Protesters and...

Impact of operational changes to 310 Division Street explained by executive director on morning of closure Ike Newbe, executive director of Transition House.

Ike Newbe, executive director of Transition House.

Impact of operational changes to 310 Division Street explained by executive director on morning of closure

Robert Washburn July 12, 2025

The operation at 310 Division Street is undergoing a major change. Northumberland County council decided to close...

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