October 7, 2025

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Alderville First Nation Chief explores more avenues to tackle opioid addictions, use and trafficking Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson (R) with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo courtesy of Taynar Simpson Facebook.
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Alderville First Nation Chief explores more avenues to tackle opioid addictions, use and trafficking

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025
As the opioid and fentanyl crisis continues to grip Indigenous communities, the Alderville First Nation is being...
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Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region Lakelands Public Health Unit unveils new name and logo. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
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Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM With the merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District...
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Grafton arena ice users get time allocation stability after historic leagues are threatened with displacement Haldimand Community Memorial Arena. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
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Grafton arena ice users get time allocation stability after historic leagues are threatened with displacement

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new ice allocation policy by the Alnwick-Haldimand Township has...
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Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department Victoria Hall and Town of Cobourg Administration Offices. By: Dan Jones
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Public and politicians raise concerns over strong mayor directive to appoint new department director, reorganize department

Robert Washburn August 29, 2025
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM In a sometimes emotional meeting, Cobourg councillors expressed concerns and...
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