October 20, 2025

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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
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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,...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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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