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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...

Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth Rebound Child and Youth Services Executive Director Sam Rockbrune. Courtesy of Sam Rockbrune Facebook. Play

Rebound Child and Youth Services Executive Director Sam Rockbrune. Courtesy of Sam Rockbrune Facebook. Play

Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth

Robert Washburn July 19, 2025

By Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM A program in Northumberland County to combat youth homelessness is now...

Port Hope Public Library explains to council its plans to increase user rates for Hub in Canton Port Hope Library book sale

Port Hope Public Library explains to council its plans to increase user rates for Hub in Canton

Robert Washburn July 19, 2025

By Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM A library north of Port Hope is experiencing low use. Hence,...

Protesters spar over Cobourg Mayor’s controversial statement over the homeless shelter Protesters in front of Victoria Hall

Protesters spar over Cobourg Mayor’s controversial statement over the homeless shelter

Robert Washburn July 16, 2025

By: Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. July 16, 2025 COBOURG – Protesters and...

Former NHL player Justin Williams inducted into Cobourg Sports Hall of Fame Justin Williams holds a plaque commemorating his induction into the Cobourg Sports Hall of Fame.

Justin Williams holds a plaque commemorating his induction into the Cobourg Sports Hall of Fame.

Former NHL player Justin Williams inducted into Cobourg Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Washburn July 12, 2025

By Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM With three Stanley Cups to his name and two world ice...

Colborne soup kitchen on the move closer to downtown, hoping to help more people Johanna Hill of Coventry Relief Kitchen preparing homemade potato soup.

Johanna Hill of Coventry Relief Kitchen preparing homemade potato soup.

Colborne soup kitchen on the move closer to downtown, hoping to help more people

Robert Washburn July 12, 2025

By Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM After being evicted and looking at the prospect of not having...

Cobourg Legion member awarded lifetime membership for countless volunteer hours and community support Jennifer-Robison-recieves-a-life-membersip-to-the-Legion.-Photo-courtesy-of-the-Cobourg-Legion-Branch-133 800x600

Jennifer-Robison-recieves-a-life-membersip-to-the-Legion.-Photo-courtesy-of-the-Cobourg-Legion-Branch-133 800x600

Cobourg Legion member awarded lifetime membership for countless volunteer hours and community support

Robert Washburn July 12, 2025

By Dan Jones Northumberland 89.7 FM A long-time member of Cobourg Legion Branch 133 was recently honoured...

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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

Port Hope Public Library explains to council its plans to increase user rates for Hub in Canton

Former NHL player Justin Williams inducted into Cobourg Sports Hall of Fame

Cobourg Legion member awarded lifetime membership for countless volunteer hours and community support

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