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Warden says 50/50 chance county will not offer warming room, up to others to step up Sign encampment

Warden says 50/50 chance county will not offer warming room, up to others to step up

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander says there is a 50/50 chance no warming room will be offered...

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

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

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

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

Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County Northumberland County officials are searching for a new warming room for the winter, after the emergency shelter in Cobourg closed its warming hub. Photo of Cobourg's emergency shelter by Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

Northumberland County officials are searching for a new warming room for the winter, after the emergency shelter in Cobourg closed its warming hub. Photo of Cobourg's emergency shelter by Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

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

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

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

Cobourg Legion’s Poppy Campaign struggles as postal strike drags on Remembrance Day 2024 en el National War Memorial. Foto: Cortesía del Comité de Soldados Latinoamericanos

Remembrance Day 2024 en el National War Memorial. Foto: Cortesía del Comité de Soldados Latinoamericanos

Cobourg Legion’s Poppy Campaign struggles as postal strike drags on

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

The Canada Post Strike is hampering a major fundraising tradition for the Legion. Mail delivery has been...

Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce opens the Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce opens the Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

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

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

Ontario Power Generation is opening a new nuclear discovery centre in Port Hope as a way for...

In Their Words: County politicians review compensation, adjust salaries and benefits for next council Northumberland County Council 2025

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

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

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

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

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

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

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

Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost Group Photo of the Ed's House fundraising walk. (Credit Karen Truter Photography) Used with permission.

Group Photo of the Ed's House fundraising walk. (Credit Karen Truter Photography) Used with permission.

Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A major fundraiser to support hospice care in Cobourg raised...

Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries A Port Hope Police cruiser. Photo courtesy of CFWN.

Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Port Hope Police are seeking a hefty increase to its...

Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month Ontario Court of Justice-Cobourg. By Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The resolution of a high-profile case involving a Port Hope...

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

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

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

In Their Words: Strong mayor powers come under scrutiny at Cobourg council

In Their Words: Councillors question strong mayor directive on department restructuring

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

Cobourg Legion’s Poppy Campaign struggles as postal strike drags on

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

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

Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost

Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries

Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month

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