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Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase Cobourg Police Station

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...

Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year Northumberland OPP cars

Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year

Robert Washburn October 24, 2025

Rural taxpayers in Northumberland County could be facing an 11 percent increase in policing costs next year....

Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief Port Hope Police cruiser

Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

The Port Hope Police Services Board and the Chief were asked to sharpen their pencils after the...

The Floral Clock in Victoria Park in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Resident living near Victoria Park propose changes following complaints about illegal activities

Robert Washburn August 29, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Cobourg residents living near Victoria Park want changes to how...

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...

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

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...

Police review underway as politicians and residents grapple left to grapple with future

Robert Washburn May 4, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: You will want to listen to today’s show if...

New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare Cobourg Police Service

New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare

Robert Washburn April 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new Community Services and Police Act came into...

Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief

Robert Washburn February 17, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Port Hope police recently released its two-year strategic...

Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders Sgt. Janice MacDonald and Constable Janet Bertrand are on their walking rounds in Cobourg’s downtown.

Sgt. Janice MacDonald and Constable Janet Bertrand are on their walking rounds in Cobourg’s downtown.

Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders

Robert Washburn January 20, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a recent Cobourg council meeting, a debate ignited...

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Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year

Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief

Resident living near Victoria Park propose changes following complaints about illegal activities

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

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

Police review underway as politicians and residents grapple left to grapple with future

New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare

Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief

Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders

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