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Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting Cramahe Township municipal election illustration photo

Cramahe Township municipal election illustration photo

Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting

Robert Washburn October 3, 2025

With everything going on in the world today, democracy can feel fragile. So, when Cramahe council recently...

County business owner wants better response times from Hydro One following power outages Image of ice storm damage near Ste. Anne's Spa. Courtesy of Jim Corcoran.

Image of ice storm damage near Ste. Anne's Spa. Courtesy of Jim Corcoran.

County business owner wants better response times from Hydro One following power outages

Robert Washburn October 2, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM One rural business in Northumberland County is expressing frustration with...

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

A child walking during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on the Alderville First Nation. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI Play

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,...

Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate Ontario Liberal convention 2025

Ontario Liberal convention 2025

Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate

Robert Washburn September 26, 2025

Early in September, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie lost a critical leadership review with 57 percent...

In Their Words: Strong mayor powers come under scrutiny at Cobourg council Cobourg council chambers Sept 25, 2025

Cobourg council chambers Sept 25, 2025

In Their Words: Strong mayor powers come under scrutiny at Cobourg council

Robert Washburn September 26, 2025

Cobourg politicians sought to clarify several of Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s initiatives under his strong mayor powers at...

Port Hope deputy mayor explains ward boundary and council representation review as public consultations begin Rural Port Hope

Rural Port Hope

Port Hope deputy mayor explains ward boundary and council representation review as public consultations begin

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

Since the amalgamation of the town of Port Hope and the former Hope Township in 2001, it...

Labour Day celebrations still relevant as unions fight for workers’ rights, says council president Labour Day poster

Labour Day poster

Labour Day celebrations still relevant as unions fight for workers’ rights, says council president

Robert Washburn September 19, 2025

Labour Day has a long history in Canada. It was first declared in 1894 as a federal...

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

A proposed 196-unit hiusing and commercial development in downtown Cobourg is facing strong public opposition. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

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...

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...