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Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

Robert November 15, 2025

Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food...

New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland unveils the new water tower, which is located in the background. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland unveils the new water tower, which is located in the background. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg

Robert November 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new one-million-gallon water tower is now pumping fresh H2O...

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

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

Robert November 7, 2025

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

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

Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini addresses supporters after his election win earlier this year. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

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

Robert November 7, 2025

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

Brighton Council votes for new logo as part of community rebrand

Robert November 7, 2025

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

Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion

Robert October 31, 2025

Users of the municipal water system in Grafton could be on the hook for a $17.5 million...

Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall 310 Division Street warming room

Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall

Robert October 30, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM After some tense moments and uncertainty about whether homeless people...

Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase Cobourg Police Station

Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

Robert October 30, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A significant increase to the Cobourg Police Service budget is...

Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year Northumberland OPP cars

Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year

Robert October 24, 2025

Rural taxpayers in Northumberland County could be facing an 11 percent increase in policing costs next year....

Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025 Waalkerton Clean Water Centre

Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025

Robert October 24, 2025

Hamilton Township residents using the municipal water system will see a possible 60 per cent increase in...

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New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg

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

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

Brighton Council votes for new logo as part of community rebrand

Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion

Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year

Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025

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