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Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert Port Hope apartment 64 Ward Street

Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert

Robert Washburn December 5, 2025

Tenant rights groups across Ontario are upset with the government over a series of changes to laws...

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...

Two mayors question need for new property tax break for non-profit housing Habitat for Humanity opens new affordable housing units in Baltimore Ontario. Photo by: Cecilia Nasmith, CFWN.

Habitat for Humanity opens new affordable housing units in Baltimore Ontario. Photo by: Cecilia Nasmith, CFWN.

Two mayors question need for new property tax break for non-profit housing

Robert Washburn September 6, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Non-profit housing operators in Northumberland County are urging politicians to...

Rural Port Hope resident requests zoning changes for renovation to create additional housing Home renovations. By Roselyn Tirado. Free Use Domain. Upsplash

Home renovations. By Roselyn Tirado. Free Use Domain. Upsplash

Rural Port Hope resident requests zoning changes for renovation to create additional housing

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Zoning changes could be coming to rural Port Hope property...

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: 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...

Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on provincial legislation impacting the homeless

Robert Washburn June 21, 2025

Once more, 310 Division Street was front and centre in a debate over its services. Cobourg council...

Two delegates for two reports on housing and homeless shelter ignite debate at county council

Robert Washburn June 7, 2025

The housing and homeless shelter at 310 Division Street was a hot topic at the Northumberland County...

Transition House executive director fields questions as pressures rise and shelter is back in the news Ike Newbe, executive director of Transition House.

Ike Newbe, executive director of Transition House.

Transition House executive director fields questions as pressures rise and shelter is back in the news

Robert Washburn May 17, 2025

Three-ten Division Street is back in the news. A delegation recently appeared before Cobourg town council to...

A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing

Robert Washburn April 27, 2025

There is a lot to talk about in this episode. Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson says...

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Rural Port Hope resident requests zoning changes for renovation to create additional housing

A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing

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