December 24, 2025

Politics

Federal, provincial and municipal

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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Ontario Liberals call for Labour Minister to resign or be fired in wake of Auditor General’s report into Skills Development Fund grants Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini addresses supporters after his election win earlier this year. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
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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 0
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Ontario Liberals are calling for Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP and...
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Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion Running water
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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 0
Users of the municipal water system in Grafton could be on the hook for a $17.5 million...
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