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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 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...

Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive In August, the Cobourg Public Library held a contest where people could create a bookmark as part of the 30th anniversary of the C. Gord King Library building opening. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

In August, the Cobourg Public Library held a contest where people could create a bookmark as part of the 30th anniversary of the C. Gord King Library building opening. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive

Robert Washburn September 13, 2025

Municipalities across Northumberland are already working hard to set budgets for 2026. For all the staff, it...

Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database Mourning Warbler, Northumberland Forest. June 2025 While doing surveys for the Ontario Breeding Bird atlas I came across this agitated Mourning Warbler. Usually a skulky species, I was pleased to get such great views. Photo by Andrea Kingsley, via Facebook.

Mourning Warbler, Northumberland Forest. June 2025 While doing surveys for the Ontario Breeding Bird atlas I came across this agitated Mourning Warbler. Usually a skulky species, I was pleased to get such great views. Photo by Andrea Kingsley, via Facebook.

Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database

Robert Washburn September 13, 2025

Recently, the Ontario Bird Atlas completed a multi-year project counting all the various bird species that live...

Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson (R) with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo courtesy of Taynar Simpson Facebook.

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...

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...

Grafton arena ice users get time allocation stability after historic leagues are threatened with displacement Haldimand Community Memorial Arena. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Haldimand Community Memorial Arena. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

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...

Cobourg’s emergency shelter operator in search of permanent leader following resignation Transition House operates the emergency shelter in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Transition House operates the emergency shelter in Cobourg. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Cobourg’s emergency shelter operator in search of permanent leader following resignation

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM Drastic changes are again coming to the operator of the...

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

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

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

Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive

Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database

Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region

Grafton arena ice users get time allocation stability after historic leagues are threatened with displacement

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