In Our Time
Supporting Seniors in Northumberland & Beyond
We’re happy to offer Seniors easy to use links and resources that will help you with everything from health, legal, transportation, income supports and local help.
We gratefully acknowledge the funding provided by the RTOERO
RAY ON THE RADIO – LIVE SESSIONS
December 2025 | Ganaraska Brewing Co. | Port Hope
Come for the music. Stay for the beer. Experience the vibe.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
IRISH MILLIE / 7-9PM
Captivating fiddle • High-energy performance
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
JOSLYNN BURFORD / 7-9PM
Soulful vocals • Dynamic stage presence
📍 Venue: Ganaraska Brewing Co., Port Hope
🎤 Recorded Live: For future broadcast on Northumberland 89.7
🍺 Presented by: Ganaraska Brewing Co. & Northumberland 89.7
🤝 In Partnership With: Ray on the Radio’s Live Sessions
Ultimate Burger Battle: Bringing Local Love to the Table
Northumberland County, it’s time to burger for a cause!
This November, we’re turning up the heat (and the grills) for The Ultimate Burger Battle: a month-long, community-powered showdown where good food meets great purpose.
From November 1 to 30, 11 local restaurants across Northumberland County are serving up their own take on the “Ultimate Burger,” each competing for your vote and bragging rights as the best burger in town. Every burger purchased helps support United Way Northumberland’s community programs, ensuring families and children across our county have access to the essentials they need to thrive.
It’s that simple, and delicious.
This initiative is part of a national movement, with United Ways across Canada joining forces to raise funds in the tastiest way possible. Last year alone, tens of thousands of burgers were enjoyed from coast to coast — and every bite helped create meaningful change in local communities.
Here in Northumberland, those funds help power our in-house programs like school nutrition initiatives, which ensure students start their day with the fuel they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Throughout November, we’ll be sharing updates, photos, and stories from the battle — and we invite you to join the fun. Tag us and your favourite restaurant when you post your burger photos, and show your #LocalLove and #NoCoPride.
Because when our community comes together, even over something as simple as a burger, we can create lasting change for the people and families who call Northumberland home.
Let the battle begin! 🍔
Participating restaurants include:
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Visit one of the participating restaurants
2️⃣ Order their Ultimate Burger
3️⃣ Scan the QR code to vote for your favourite or click below
Thank You to everyone who helped make this years Thanksgiving Food Drive a success!
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RadioThon 2025 was one for the books!
Over three incredible days, our community came together to support Northumberland 89.7 FM — and together we raised more than $14,000! A special thank-you goes to Cameco, who stepped up as our sponsor for this event your support of local radio makes a real difference, and we are so grateful.
A huge thank-you as well to the amazing team that made this possible: Peggy Brooks, Larry Crook, Debbie Frye, Trevor Joice, Rebecca Kelly, Ray Kies, and Maria Papaioannoy. Along with our dedicated on-air hosts, volunteers, and guests, you brought the spirit of local radio to life.
And what would a radio station be without music? This year, under the leadership of our brilliant engineer Trevor Joice and with the support of Ray Kies, Long & McQuade and our keen student volunteer Ben, we brought fantastic live music right to our parking lot! Huge thanks to Greatest of Ease, Alan Black and the Steady Band, Joslynn Burford, the Hobo Gents, and Marie Lachner and Heather Cluney of String Mashup for filling the air with incredible sound and spirit.
We’re also deeply grateful to the local businesses who donated items to our auction, and to those who kept us fueled with fantastic food and plenty of caffeine to power through three full days! Your support reminds us why shopping local matters; when you support small businesses, you’re also supporting the heart of our community.
RadioThon isn’t just a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the value of local radio. We are so grateful for every listener, donor, and partner who helped make this event such a success.
Loud & Local. Always.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
Interested in Serving on Northumberland 89.7 FM’s Board of Directors?
Board leadership is critical to the continuing success of Northumberland 89.7 FM (N897). To that end, we would like to hear from community members who would be interested in serving on N897’s Board of Directors. This is an unpaid volunteer role requiring, at minimum, the ability to attend evening Board of Director meetings on a bi-monthly basis.
To express your interest, please email chairperson@northumberland897.ca by November 15, 2025. Your email must include: a résumé that demonstrates your work, volunteer, and board experience; a cover letter, addressed to the “N897 Nominating Committee”, that references the skills and abilities you would bring to the Board; and the names and contact information (i.e., a telephone number and an email address) for two character references.
Applications received after November 15, 2025, will not be accepted, so please make sure to email your resume, cover letter, and character reference information by the due date.
Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and effectively meet community need.
Les subventions appuient les programmes et services établis qui ont un bilan éprouvé et répondent efficacement au besoin de la communauté.
The Community Radio Fund of Canada seeks and secures resources to fuel the production, distribution and sustainability of Canada’s community audio broadcasters through dynamic funding programs.
Le FCRC cherche et recueille des ressources pour financer des activités de production, de distribution et contribuer à la pérennité des radios communautaires du Canada à travers des programmes de financement dynamiques.
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week: KitKat
Breed: American Bulldog Mix
Age: 1 year
Sex: Female, Spayed
Size: Medium
Personality: Outgoing, Excitable, Loving
KitKat is searching for a forever family to call her own! This cheerful, energetic wiggle monster is excited and ready to become your new best friend. KitKat would do well in a home with another dog that is of the same size and has a more calm demeanour.
She is intelligent, eager to please, and is prepared to be the best dog she can be! Ongoing training will hel;p this sweet girl become a wonderful companion for any active family. Come by to meet this lovely lady or give us a call to find out more information!
Visit our website at northumberlandhs.com, or give us a call 905-885-4131 for more information.
This Months Sponsor: Justin’s Pet Store
