August 31, 2025

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Neighbourhood Watch
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Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025
310 Division Street warming room
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In Their Words: No municipality stepping up to host warming hub, politicians told

Robert Washburn August 15, 2025
Kindness meters
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Cobourg high school students propose decorative parking meter funds go to local charity

Robert Washburn August 8, 2025
Sarah Turck (third from right) is challenging Port Hope residents to fill her truck with school supplies. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI Play
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Port Hope mom helps the United Way and kids with back-to-school fundraiser

Robert Washburn July 26, 2025

Conversations Towards Reconciliation

Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson

Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government

August 22, 2025
Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters Ontario Power Generation new headquarters

Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters

July 10, 2025
Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson at Queen's Park

Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections

June 21, 2025
Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations RICE LAKE

Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations

May 24, 2025

Local News

Interior restoration of historic church near Port Hope set to begin after major grant awarded A window being restored by at the Wesleyville Church. Photo courtesy of The Friends of Wesleyville Village Facebook. Play

Interior restoration of historic church near Port Hope set to begin after major grant awarded

August 29, 2025
Resident living near Victoria Park propose changes following complaints about illegal activities The Floral Clock in Victoria Park in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Resident living near Victoria Park propose changes following complaints about illegal activities

August 29, 2025
Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department Victoria Hall and Town of Cobourg Administration Offices. By: Dan Jones

Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department

August 29, 2025
Annual Parkinson Canada fundraising walk set for Cobourg ticpants walking in Parkinson Canada's Superwalk. Photo courtesy of Parkinson Canada Facebook.

Annual Parkinson Canada fundraising walk set for Cobourg

August 22, 2025

In Their Words

In Their Words: Councillors question strong mayor directive on department restructuring Cobourg Town Solicitor John Mascarin, of Aird and Berlis, speaking to council on the Aug. 25 special meeting addressing strong mayor powers.

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

August 29, 2025
In Their Words: County council approves new operating model for 310 Division Street New Transition House

In Their Words: County council approves new operating model for 310 Division Street

August 15, 2025
In Their Words: No municipality stepping up to host warming hub, politicians told 310 Division Street warming room

In Their Words: No municipality stepping up to host warming hub, politicians told

August 15, 2025
In Their Words: County ends squabble over online attendance at meetings with new rules Northumberland County Council Cleveland

In Their Words: County ends squabble over online attendance at meetings with new rules

August 15, 2025
Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department Victoria Hall and Town of Cobourg Administration Offices. By: Dan Jones
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Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department

Robert Washburn August 29, 2025
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM In a sometimes emotional meeting, Cobourg councillors expressed concerns and...
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