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YMCA Northumberland offers rides to Christmas party-goers to get home safely Operation Red Nose volunteers. Courtesy of the YMCA Northumberland Facebook.

Operation Red Nose volunteers. Courtesy of the YMCA Northumberland Facebook.

YMCA Northumberland offers rides to Christmas party-goers to get home safely

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM As the holiday season fast approaches, Christmas parties and year-end...

New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland unveils the new water tower, which is located in the background. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland unveils the new water tower, which is located in the background. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new one-million-gallon water tower is now pumping fresh H2O...

Veterans honoured at Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service World War II veteran Donald Smoke. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Veterans honoured at Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service

Robert Washburn November 15, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A cold, windy, and snowy day did not deter the...

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...

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YMCA Northumberland offers rides to Christmas party-goers to get home safely

New water tower starts pumping water to businesses and homes in Cobourg

Veterans honoured at Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service

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

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