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Ontario Liberals call for Labour Minister to resign or be fired in wake of Auditor General’s report into Skills Development Fund grants Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini addresses supporters after his election win earlier this year. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini addresses supporters after his election win earlier this year. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Ontario Liberals call for Labour Minister to resign or be fired in wake of Auditor General’s report into Skills Development Fund grants

Robert Washburn November 7, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Ontario Liberals are calling for Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP and...

Brighton Council votes for new logo as part of community rebrand

Robert Washburn November 7, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A rebranding effort is underway in Brighton, as the municipal...

Port Hope teacher pleads guilty to sexual offenses involving minors Court House

Port Hope teacher pleads guilty to sexual offenses involving minors

Robert Washburn November 6, 2025

WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving children. By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7...

Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall 310 Division Street warming room

Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall

Robert Washburn October 30, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM After some tense moments and uncertainty about whether homeless people...

Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase Cobourg Police Station

Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

Robert Washburn October 30, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A significant increase to the Cobourg Police Service budget is...

Trail is closed at the Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre. Photo courtesy of Northumberland Land Trust Facebook.

Northumberland Land Trust looks to raise funds for two significant projects

Robert Washburn October 30, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Northumberland Land Trust is launching a fundraising campaign to...

Garden Hill Dam. Photo courtesy of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Facebook.

Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support

Robert Washburn October 24, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM An uncertain future for a dam and reservoir north of...

Online petition seeks to declare state of emergency for homelessness and opioid addictions in Cobourg Homelessness and addictions are in crisis in Cobourg according to Jordan Stevenson, Director of the Integrated Homelessness and Addictions Response Centre. Photo By Fredrick Lee. Free Use Domain-Upsplash.

Homelessness and addictions are in crisis in Cobourg according to Jordan Stevenson, Director of the Integrated Homelessness and Addictions Response Centre. Photo By Fredrick Lee. Free Use Domain-Upsplash.

Online petition seeks to declare state of emergency for homelessness and opioid addictions in Cobourg

Robert Washburn October 24, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM An online petition is circulating, hoping to declare the homelessness...

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...

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Ontario Liberals call for Labour Minister to resign or be fired in wake of Auditor General’s report into Skills Development Fund grants

Brighton Council votes for new logo as part of community rebrand

Port Hope teacher pleads guilty to sexual offenses involving minors

Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase

Northumberland Land Trust looks to raise funds for two significant projects

Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support

Online petition seeks to declare state of emergency for homelessness and opioid addictions in Cobourg

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

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