You may have read on Pete Fisher’s Today’s Northumberland that there was a house fire here in Cobourg on Friday at the home of Stephanie Dejong and her two children. Here is a link to the online article http://todaysnorthumberland.ca/2020/12/12/cobourg-family-loses-everything-in-fire-just-two-weeks-before-christmas/
With under two weeks to Christmas, the family has lost everything.
The Town of Cobourg has started its budget process and wants to hear from citizens. It has launched a survey on its web site asking for your input. This is the opportunity to let Council know where you want them to spend and not spend your tax dollars.
A Collingwood judicial inquiry found numerous conflicts of interest pointing to the need for the province to plug holes in its laws around municipal politicians’ conflicts of interest.
The 914 page report with 306 recommendations covers unfair bidding practices, unfair procurement practices, conflicts of interest, inaccurate and misleading town council reports, the misuse and inappropriate disclosure of the town’s confidential information.
On Tuesday, October 20,2020 Council received a report from the Town’s CFO: C19 Financial Update #2
Rather than an updated budget, the report outlines a number of changes to the Town’s revenues and expenditures.
The report indicates that the Town should expect a $261K surplus.… Continue Reading
The Cobourg Taxpayers association (CTA) is celebrating its five year anniversary.
There has been so much that has happened over the five years and with your help, we have accomplished so much.
We have made numerous presentations and delegations, sent letters and emails to Council, met with individual Councillors and Town staff, and have spoken out when we felt residents were unfairly treated. … Continue Reading
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