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Cobourg council approves 20.5 percent increase for police budget

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Cobourg council approves 20.5 percent increase for police budget

Robert December 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM After some political posturing and heated discussion, the Cobourg Police...

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Hamilton Township turns down pickleball court expansion in Baltimore

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Hamilton Township turns down pickleball court expansion in Baltimore

Robert December 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The expansion of pickleball in Baltimore has been put on...

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In Their Words: Cobourg council pushes back on sleep deprivation debate at emergency meeting

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In Their Words: Cobourg council pushes back on sleep deprivation debate at emergency meeting

Robert December 12, 2025

Cobourg council is not trying to prevent sleeping in the county’s warming room, but requires wellness checks...

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In Their Words: Port Hope ward boundaries reviewed by council

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In Their Words: Port Hope ward boundaries reviewed by council

Robert December 12, 2025

Port Hope council heard from Watson and Associates, which presented an interim report on the 2025 Ward...

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority raises questions over proposed amalgamation legislation

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority raises questions over proposed amalgamation legislation

Robert December 12, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM As the Ontario government looks to amalgamate the province’s 36...

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Cobourg draft budget report calls for outsourcing of public services and increased fees in the wake of rising municipal taxes

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Cobourg draft budget report calls for outsourcing of public services and increased fees in the wake of rising municipal taxes

Robert December 12, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A dramatic shift in how Cobourg uses its tax dollars...

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Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert

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Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert

Robert December 5, 2025

Tenant rights groups across Ontario are upset with the government over a series of changes to laws...

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Cobourg council and police still apart on budget request

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Cobourg council and police still apart on budget request

Robert December 5, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The shock of a proposed 20.5 percent increase to the...

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Northumberland Community Legal Centre tackles poverty through grocery card program

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Northumberland Community Legal Centre tackles poverty through grocery card program

Robert December 5, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Northumberland Community Legal Centre is receiving support from United...

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

Robert November 28, 2025

The Ontario government is proposing to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven. A new central agency will...

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