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Police Budget for 2026 – Cobourg News Blog

The media’s report on the Cobourg Police budget increase of 20.5% has prompted the Police Chief to issue a defensive statement. Go here for original report plus statement. cobourgblog.com/news-2025/po... Looks like the media are being effective in getting attention to the issue.

30.10.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Catch and Release of Criminals in Cobourg – Cobourg News Blog

Looks like Cobourg Police are joining the large number of Police and others pointing out the problem/trend where Criminals don't go to jail but are subject to "Catch and Release". See my report on this here: cobourgblog.com/news-2025/ca...

16.10.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Update on 202 Second Street – Cobourg News Blog

What will happen to the parking lot at 202 Second Street Cobourg? One option proposed by the lot’s owner is a massive 9 storey Condo complex. It will need changes to the official plan and zoning. More details at my post here: cobourgblog.com/news-2025/up...

07.08.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Big Changes Approved for Transition House – Cobourg News Blog

Northumberland County has responded to citizen pressure and re-designated Cobourg's Transition house as NOT being available to criminals and drug addicts. A full report is available on my blog here: cobourgblog.com/news-2025/bi...

19.06.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Designating Brookside – Some Clarifications All about Cobourg, the Feel Good Town

Not everyone likes my report on Council's vote to give a heritage Designation to the Brookside Property. See the Letter to the Editor here: cobourginternet.com/home/letters...

02.06.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive - Video - MPP Says Northumberland County’s Court Action Against Cobourg is Complete Waste of Taxpayer’s Money - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond β€œIt’s a complete waste of taxpayer resources,” said Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini. This comes after the news earlier this

Here's an item from my News Update Box.

MPP David Piccini has criticized Northumberland County for starting Court proceedings against the Town of Cobourg. He says that the proceedings are a complete waste of Taxpayers money. See Pete Fisher's report here. todaysnorthumberland.ca/2025/05/31/e...

01.06.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cobourg Facing Possible Massive Tax Increases – Cobourg News Blog

Have you heard about the possible massive municipal tax increase in Cobourg? More here: cobourgblog.com/news-2025/co...

07.05.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm hopeful that Bluesky will be better than Twitter in many ways. I plan to notify followers when there's a new Cobourg News item and be an alternative to a subscription to my email. It will also be more likely to include my opinion on the news.

08.12.2024 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bluesky needs to have Cobourg Followers to be useful. I will post news items on Cobourg here if there's a chance of an audience.

24.11.2024 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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