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Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless Homeless seniors

Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless

Robert January 16, 2026

In the past two months, 11 seniors have come to the Northumberland Help Centre because they are...

Coldest Night of the Year back again, hoping to raise $60,000 Coldest Night of the Year 2024

Coldest Night of the Year back again, hoping to raise $60,000

Robert January 16, 2026

For the past 12 years, the Coldest Night of the Year walk is held in Port Hope...

Cobourg’s Emergency Homeless shelter executive director at odds with bylaw over recliner use The former warming room at Cobourg's emergency shelter, which closed in July. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

The former warming room at Cobourg's emergency shelter, which closed in July. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

Cobourg’s Emergency Homeless shelter executive director at odds with bylaw over recliner use

Robert January 16, 2026

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The Executive Director of Transition House, which operates the homeless...

In Their Words: Alnwick Haldimand council takes first blush at surplus property list GRAFTON MEMORIAL ARENA

In Their Words: Alnwick Haldimand council takes first blush at surplus property list

Robert January 16, 2026

Alnwick Halidmand Township politicians held a lively debate on Jan. 13 over the future of 10 properties,...

Northumberland County Social Services Committee

In Their Words: Fifty people turned away from shelter in December despite adding five beds, politicians told

Robert January 9, 2026

Transition House expanded its capacity from 35 to 40 beds to meet the community needs due to...

Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director TRANSITION HOUSE 800X600

Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director

Robert January 9, 2026

Half the people currently using Northumberland County’s emergency shelter are seniors. Christian Harvey, the interim executive director...

In Their Words: Outreach a major goal for Transition House committee delegates tell politicians Transition House Community LIaison Committee co-chairs Beth Bellaire (r) and Chole Craig (l)

Transition House Community LIaison Committee co-chairs Beth Bellaire (r) and Chole Craig (l)

In Their Words: Outreach a major goal for Transition House committee delegates tell politicians

Robert January 9, 2026

The two co-chairs of the Community Liaison Committee for Transition House at 310 Division Street in Cobourg...

Port Hope loses politician and community advocate Jeff Lees Port Hope Councillor Jeff Lees

Port Hope loses politician and community advocate Jeff Lees

Robert January 9, 2026

Longtime Port Hope councillor and high-profile champion of the town, Jeff Lees, died suddenly on Jan. 4....

Photo courtesy of Northumberland Land Trust Facebook.

Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity

Robert January 9, 2026

The Northumberland Land Trust has completed its acquisition of 187 acres of land on Wilson Island in...

United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal United Way Northumberland fill the backpack program. Photo courtesy of United Way Northumberland Facebook.

United Way Northumberland fill the backpack program. Photo courtesy of United Way Northumberland Facebook.

United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal

Robert January 9, 2026

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM The United Way Northumberland is in the home stretch in...

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In Their Words: Alnwick Haldimand council takes first blush at surplus property list

Port Hope loses politician and community advocate Jeff Lees

Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity

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