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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...

Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce opens the Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce opens the Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project

Robert Washburn October 18, 2025

Ontario Power Generation is opening a new nuclear discovery centre in Port Hope as a way for...

Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost Group Photo of the Ed's House fundraising walk. (Credit Karen Truter Photography) Used with permission.

Group Photo of the Ed's House fundraising walk. (Credit Karen Truter Photography) Used with permission.

Hospice care in Northumberland County sees significant fundraising boost

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A major fundraiser to support hospice care in Cobourg raised...

Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries A Port Hope Police cruiser. Photo courtesy of CFWN.

A Port Hope Police cruiser. Photo courtesy of CFWN.

Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Port Hope Police are seeking a hefty increase to its...

Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month Ontario Court of Justice-Cobourg. By Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

Ontario Court of Justice-Cobourg. By Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

Port Hope teacher expected to plead guilty to sex crimes involving minors next month

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The resolution of a high-profile case involving a Port Hope...

Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera Municipal Speed Camera sign

Municipal Speed Camera sign

Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Pressure is mounting on the Doug Ford government not to...

Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program Community Safety Zone. Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Mississauga.

Community Safety Zone. Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Mississauga.

Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program

Robert Washburn October 10, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander is not happy the provincial government...

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...