December 4, 2025

Politics

Federal, provincial and municipal

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair Cobourg Conservation Area James Cockburn Park
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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

Robert Washburn November 28, 2025 0
The Ontario government is proposing to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven. A new central agency will...
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Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood Rice Lake
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Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood

Robert Washburn November 21, 2025 0
Earlier this week, the Alderville Band Council made a landmark decision. It may be one of the...
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Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair Brighton stage Memorial Park
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Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025 0
There are those in Cobourg who will tell you it is the epicentre for those living rough....
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Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director Fare Share workers sorting items
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Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025 0
Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food...
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Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026 Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf
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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 0
Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf delivered his 2026 budget, which includes a whopping 20.5 percent increase. It...
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