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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

Robert Washburn November 7, 2025

Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf delivered his 2026 budget, which includes a whopping 20.5 percent increase. It...

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Ontario Liberals call for Labour Minister to resign or be fired in wake of Auditor General’s report into Skills Development Fund grants

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Ontario Liberals call for Labour Minister to resign or be fired in wake of Auditor General’s report into Skills Development Fund grants

Robert Washburn November 7, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Ontario Liberals are calling for Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP and...

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Brighton Council votes for new logo as part of community rebrand

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Brighton Council votes for new logo as part of community rebrand

Robert Washburn November 7, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A rebranding effort is underway in Brighton, as the municipal...

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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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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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Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year

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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....

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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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Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support

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Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support

Robert Washburn October 24, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM An uncertain future for a dam and reservoir north of...

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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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