Politics

Town staff explain decision to support Balder rental development after affordable units questioned

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Town staff explain decision to support Balder rental development after affordable units questioned

Robert April 1, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new rental unit built in Cobourg promised to...

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Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan

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Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan

Robert March 18, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: On March 1, Port Hope got a new police...

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Unprecedented letter from Cobourg Police Board accuses two mayors of spreading misinformation

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Unprecedented letter from Cobourg Police Board accuses two mayors of spreading misinformation

Robert March 11, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A strongly worded letter from the Cobourg Police Services...

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Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

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Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

Robert March 4, 2023

Ths show: The full interview with bonus material This past week, Cobourg council passed its 2023 budget....

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Regional bus getting passengers to GO station and across Northumberland, says county reps

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Regional bus getting passengers to GO station and across Northumberland, says county reps

Robert February 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For several years, Community Care has offered an on-demand...

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Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

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Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

Robert February 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Currently, nurses from across Ontario are negotiating a new...

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Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset

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Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset

Robert February 18, 2023

The full interview: Port Hope residents are facing a big tax increase this year, and not everyone...

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Deputy Warden Ostrander explains reasons for updating county-wide police study

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Deputy Warden Ostrander explains reasons for updating county-wide police study

Robert February 11, 2023

The show/full interview: When municipal budgets get tight, politicians look for savings. One of their favourite targets...

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Centennial Pool on chopping block, plus lifeguards, and other items in Cobourg draft budget

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Centennial Pool on chopping block, plus lifeguards, and other items in Cobourg draft budget

Robert February 4, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material:   The draft 2023 budget was made public recently....

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

Robert February 4, 2023

The show: Last week, I brought you the story of a proposal to develop a 32-unit condominium...

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