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County business owner wants better response times from Hydro One following power outages Image of ice storm damage near Ste. Anne's Spa. Courtesy of Jim Corcoran.

Image of ice storm damage near Ste. Anne's Spa. Courtesy of Jim Corcoran.

County business owner wants better response times from Hydro One following power outages

Robert Washburn October 2, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM One rural business in Northumberland County is expressing frustration with...

Drive-in equipment find to go to auction to fundraise for Northumberland YMCA An-antique-drive-in-car-speaker-so-to-be-up-for-auction-by-the-Northumberland-YMCA.-Photo-by-Kathryn-Harrison-Northumberland-YMCA-scaled 600x800

An-antique-drive-in-car-speaker-so-to-be-up-for-auction-by-the-Northumberland-YMCA.-Photo-by-Kathryn-Harrison-Northumberland-YMCA-scaled 600x800

Drive-in equipment find to go to auction to fundraise for Northumberland YMCA

Robert Washburn October 2, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM An interesting fundraiser for the Northumberland YMCA in early September...

Hundreds of people walk in Alderville First Nation as part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation A child walking during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on the Alderville First Nation. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI Play

A child walking during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on the Alderville First Nation. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI Play

Hundreds of people walk in Alderville First Nation as part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Robert Washburn October 2, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The smell of sage filled the air as smudging began,...

Calls for bail reform repeated after Cobourg police officer allegedly exposed to fentanyl during arrest Cobourg Police Station

Cobourg Police Station

Calls for bail reform repeated after Cobourg police officer allegedly exposed to fentanyl during arrest

Robert Washburn September 26, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A scare for police officers in Cobourg, after one of...

WW II hero honoured in Cobourg and Norway for paving the path for women to serve The daughters of Fern Blodgett Sunde and representatives from Norway lay a wreath in honour of Blodgett Sunde. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

The daughters of Fern Blodgett Sunde and representatives from Norway lay a wreath in honour of Blodgett Sunde. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

WW II hero honoured in Cobourg and Norway for paving the path for women to serve

Robert Washburn September 26, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM It was a fitting tribute to a trailblazer in World...

A proposed residential and commercial development in Cobourg facing headwinds from the public and council A proposed 196-unit hiusing and commercial development in downtown Cobourg is facing strong public opposition. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

A proposed 196-unit hiusing and commercial development in downtown Cobourg is facing strong public opposition. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

A proposed residential and commercial development in Cobourg facing headwinds from the public and council

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM It will be difficult for a property development in Cobourg...

Northumberland County mayors fear debt load for new Campbellford bridge will be an issue Image of proposed Campbellford Bridge. Courtesy of Northumberland County.

Image of proposed Campbellford Bridge. Courtesy of Northumberland County.

Northumberland County mayors fear debt load for new Campbellford bridge will be an issue

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new bridge in Campbellford, which could be potentially vital...

Rain barrel program could soon come to Brighton as a way to conserve potable water, but save on utility bills. A rain barrel could conserve water and save on utility bills. By Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

A rain barrel could conserve water and save on utility bills. By Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

Rain barrel program could soon come to Brighton as a way to conserve potable water, but save on utility bills.

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A conservation program could soon be coming to the Municipality...

Alderville First Nation Chief seeks consultations on federal “nation building projects”

Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Photo courtesy of Taynar Simpson Facebook.

Alderville First Nation Chief seeks consultations on federal “nation building projects”

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM What could be a major boost to the Canadian economy...

Cobourg arena named after minor hockey player as legacy leaves lasting impact Actor Ryan Reynolds and the Grace Bowen family speaking during an arena renaming ceremony. By Dan Jones. CFWN, LJI

Actor Ryan Reynolds and the Grace Bowen family speaking during an arena renaming ceremony. By Dan Jones. CFWN, LJI

Cobourg arena named after minor hockey player as legacy leaves lasting impact

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM An emotional, yet fitting tribute to a former minor hockey...