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Cobourg’s 202 Second Ave proposed development gets new life, despite wide opposition

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Cobourg’s 202 Second Ave proposed development gets new life, despite wide opposition

Robert July 24, 2026

By Dan Jones, LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A proposed multi-storey residential and commercial development in downtown Cobourg...

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Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality

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Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality

Robert March 13, 2026

Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate is generally a pretty laid-back guy. But not in this interview. The...

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Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam

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Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam

Robert March 13, 2026

Garden Hill is a tiny hamlet north of Port Hope, nestled in a rural area and surrounded...

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In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development

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In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development

Robert January 9, 2026

A Garden Hill resident highlighted multiple concerns about a proposed development at 3852 Ganaraska Road, including what...

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A proposed residential and commercial development in Cobourg facing headwinds from the public and council

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A proposed residential and commercial development in Cobourg facing headwinds from the public and council

Robert September 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM It will be difficult for a property development in Cobourg...

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Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department

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Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department

Robert August 29, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM In a sometimes emotional meeting, Cobourg councillors expressed concerns and...

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In Their Words: Councillors question strong mayor directive on department restructuring

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In Their Words: Councillors question strong mayor directive on department restructuring

Robert August 29, 2025

Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland faced questions and concerns at a special council meeting on August 25 regarding...

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In Their Words: Residents raise concerns regarding Old Danforth Road subdivision at council meeting

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In Their Words: Residents raise concerns regarding Old Danforth Road subdivision at council meeting

Robert July 26, 2025

Traffic concerns and the Indigenous duty to consult were among the topics raised by residents regarding the...

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In Their Words: Cobourg council hears update to development charges as costs for studies increases

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In Their Words: Cobourg council hears update to development charges as costs for studies increases

Robert July 19, 2025

In preparation for future growth and meeting new provincial requirements, Cobourg council received a report saying updating...

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In Their Words: Council narrowly rejects Waterfront Nature Park Task Force, instead integrates it into parks master plan

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In Their Words: Council narrowly rejects Waterfront Nature Park Task Force, instead integrates it into parks master plan

Robert May 30, 2025

Cobourg council narrowly rejected a proposal to create a waterfront task force to oversee changes to the...

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