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

ticpants walking in Parkinson Canada's Superwalk. Photo courtesy of Parkinson Canada Facebook.

Annual Parkinson Canada fundraising walk set for Cobourg

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Cobourg is getting set to host Parkinson Canada’s Superwalk, slated...

Rural Port Hope resident requests zoning changes for renovation to create additional housing Home renovations. By Roselyn Tirado. Free Use Domain. Upsplash

Home renovations. By Roselyn Tirado. Free Use Domain. Upsplash

Rural Port Hope resident requests zoning changes for renovation to create additional housing

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Zoning changes could be coming to rural Port Hope property...

Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson (R) with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo courtesy of Taynar Simpson Facebook.

Simpson re-elected chief in Alderville, along with new council

Robert Washburn August 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Taynar Simpson was returned as Chief of the Alderville First...

A volunteer digs up a tree in Prequ'ile Provincial Park. Photo courtesy of Friends of Prequ'ile Park Facebook.

Friends of Presqu’ile Provincial Park hope to reforest woods citing high wind damage

Robert Washburn August 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A local group in Brighton is hoping to help reforest...

Youth entrepreneurs display their summer businesses at Cobourg business expo Owen Musson (left) and Sabastian Smith of Empire Beez, showcase their honey business at a youth business expo in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Owen Musson (left) and Sabastian Smith of Empire Beez, showcase their honey business at a youth business expo in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Youth entrepreneurs display their summer businesses at Cobourg business expo

Robert Washburn August 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Young entrepreneurs from across Northumberland County are displaying their business...

Cobourg high school students propose decorative parking meter funds go to local charity Kindness meters

Cobourg high school students propose decorative parking meter funds go to local charity

Robert Washburn August 8, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Three Cobourg high school students appeared before Cobourg council on...

Brighton gets new long term care home with 256-bed facility Dirt shoveling ceremony for the new long-term care home in Brighton. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Dirt shoveling ceremony for the new long-term care home in Brighton. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Brighton gets new long term care home with 256-bed facility

Robert Washburn August 2, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Construction is now underway for a new 256-bed long-term care...

Cobourg resident launches petition to remove parking restrictions for boats and RVs on private land Maria Papaioannoy has launched a petition to eliminate RV and boat parking restrictions on private land in Cobourg. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Maria Papaioannoy has launched a petition to eliminate RV and boat parking restrictions on private land in Cobourg. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Cobourg resident launches petition to remove parking restrictions for boats and RVs on private land

Robert Washburn August 2, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A Cobourg recreational vehicle enthusiast has launched a petition, seeking...

Port Hope Racquet Club expands to four tennis courts and add a year-round dome Port Hope Racquet Club President Gillian Smith-Clark discussing the court upgrades. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Port Hope Racquet Club President Gillian Smith-Clark discussing the court upgrades. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Port Hope Racquet Club expands to four tennis courts and add a year-round dome

Robert Washburn July 26, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Port Hope Racquet Club is getting over $682,000 from...

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

Sarah Turck (third from right) is challenging Port Hope residents to fill her truck with school supplies. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI Play

Port Hope mom helps the United Way and kids with back-to-school fundraiser

Robert Washburn July 26, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A Port Hope mom and mortgage broker is teaming up...

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Rural Port Hope resident requests zoning changes for renovation to create additional housing

Simpson re-elected chief in Alderville, along with new council

Friends of Presqu’ile Provincial Park hope to reforest woods citing high wind damage

Youth entrepreneurs display their summer businesses at Cobourg business expo

Brighton gets new long term care home with 256-bed facility

Cobourg resident launches petition to remove parking restrictions for boats and RVs on private land

Port Hope Racquet Club expands to four tennis courts and add a year-round dome

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