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Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief

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Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief

Robert October 18, 2025

The Port Hope Police Services Board and the Chief were asked to sharpen their pencils after the...

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Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County

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Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County

Robert October 18, 2025

Frustration is mounting among Northumberland County mayors over where to locate a winter warming room for homeless...

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Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project

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Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project

Robert October 18, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Ontario Power Generation is opening a new nuclear discovery centre...

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In Their Words: County politicians review compensation, adjust salaries and benefits for next council

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In Their Words: County politicians review compensation, adjust salaries and benefits for next council

Robert October 18, 2025

Northumberland County politicians reviewed their pay and benefits as part of a regular review process at the...

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County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics

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County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics

Robert October 10, 2025

Recently, temperatures in Northumberland County dropped into the single digits at night. A frost warning was issued...

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Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera

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Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera

Robert October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Pressure is mounting on the Doug Ford government not to...

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Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program

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Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program

Robert October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander is not happy the provincial government...

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In Their Words: An 11 percent increase in OPP costs, combines with Port Hope police salary increase, igniting debate at budget presentation

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In Their Words: An 11 percent increase in OPP costs, combines with Port Hope police salary increase, igniting debate at budget presentation

Robert October 10, 2025

The Port Hope Police Services Board presented its 2026 budget request of nearly $8.5 million to council...

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Colborne Rural Outreach Clinic open but future is unclear, says health team co-chair

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Colborne Rural Outreach Clinic open but future is unclear, says health team co-chair

Robert October 3, 2025

The Rural Outreach Clinic in Colborne is open. That is a message the Ontario Health Team of...

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Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting

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Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting

Robert October 3, 2025

With everything going on in the world today, democracy can feel fragile. So, when Cramahe council recently...

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