Thank You!
Our volunteers are the heart of Northumberland 89.7FM. Their commitment has shaped the station into a trusted and valued voice in the community. We showed up proud—and well represented.
It was such an honour to attend the Cobourg Civic Awards on Tuesday, April 21, celebrating Northumberland 89.7FM volunteers. Rob and Cecile were recognized with the Distinguished Civic Awards for Community Service, a testament to their years of local journalism and their commitment to telling the stories that truly matter—leaving a lasting impact on our community.
Trevor, Debbie, Ray and Kristen (absent were Maria and Peggy) were also recognized with the Distinguished Civic Awards for Community Service honouring their incredible work on Radiothon 2025. Their passion and dedication not only drove its success, but helped ensure the continued growth and sustainability of the station.
NORTHUMBERLAND 89.7 FM NEEDS YOUR HELP
If you’re a friend of Northumberland 89.7 FM, we need your voice now more than ever.
This station is powered by people who live here in Northumberland County. Volunteers, neighbours, storytellers. We’re proud to share your stories and keep our community connected.
Now we’re asking you to stand with us.
Through the Community Radio Initiative (CRI), you can help ensure stations like ours can keep the lights on and continue doing what we do best. Visit myCRI.ca, see what’s at stake, and send a message to your Member of Parliament. It takes less time than a traffic update to show your support.
Local voices matter. The voice of Northumberland County matters.
If you agree, now is the moment. Share this message with your friends, and help us be heard.
#CommunityRadioInitiative #myCRI
Radiyoga starting April 19 @ 130pm
with Certified Yoga Instructor Jacqueline Sadler bringing yoga to Northumberland 89.7FM!
Radiyoga creates a safe, welcoming space for those trying yoga for the first time, as well as for anyone looking to take a 30-minute break to support their physical and mental well-being.
Northumberland 89.7 FM is proud to welcome Dave Vaughan to the airwaves.
An award-winning novelist, Dave, made a sharp left turn from a long career in transportation into the far less predictable world of fiction. These days, the only passengers he deals with are imaginary, often loud, unpredictable, and terrible at following directions.
Based in Cobourg, Dave spends his time avoiding yard work, spoiling his grandchildren, and wrangling the ever-growing cast of oddball characters that insist on living rent-free in his imagination. His writing leans toward the unusual, the unexpected, and occasionally the unsettling—and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Starting in April 2026, Dave brings that same creative energy to Northumberland 89.7 FM with a brand-new weekly show featuring music, conversation, and whatever else might come to mind. (Show name and time to be announced.)
Northumberland 89.7 FM is seeking journalists, storytellers, and news readers who are ready to make a difference in keeping your community informed.
The News Department requires more volunteers to help keep our listeners up-to-date on what is happening locally. Looking to start your career in journalism, or wanting to get back in the industry? This is a great way to do so. We provide all the training, opportunity, and technical support required to help you be successful. For more information please visit the radio station at 1000 Elgin Street West in Cobourg or contact danjones@northumberland897.ca.
Volunteer Spotlight
Pete Smith
After 26 years in building maintenance, Pete retired to Cobourg and turned a lifelong dream into reality at Northumberland 89.7 FM. Starting as a newsreader in 2014 and later hosting PostMERIDIAN, Pete went on to create Swingtime in 2020—a show now heard on 14 stations. From big bands and crooners to jazz and adult contemporary, Swingtime is your relaxing hour of easy listening favourites.
“I get a lot of enjoyment from this musical stroll down memory lane and I think you will too. So, if you haven’t already, I invite you to tune in to N897 FM and stop by the Cloud Room, high atop the Hotel Nostalgia, because we have a good time every time on Swingtime!” - Pete Smith Host of Swingtime!
The Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC-CCJ) is an independent organization created by and for Canadian news businesses to ensure fair and equitable distribution of $100 million annually from Google to news organizations across the country. Born from Canada’s groundbreaking Online News Act, we exist to support publishers and broadcasters from across the country—from independent local outlets to major networks, Indigenous news organizations to official language minority media.
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: Magnus
Breed: Rough Collie Mix
Age: 1.5 years old
Sex: Male, neutered
Size: Medium
Personality: Intelligent, Loyal, Resilient
Magnus is a handsome 1.5-year-old Rough Collie mix with a gentle soul and a brilliant mind. This sweet, intelligent boy is looking for a patient and loving home that will help him continue building confidence and feeling safe in the world.
Magnus has made incredible progress with the support of his trainer and is steadily overcoming his fear and reactivity toward other dogs—challenges that began after he was attacked in the past. Despite this, his resilience shines through every day, and with the right guidance, love, and consistency, Magnus is well on his way to becoming his best self.
Magnus would thrive in a calm, quiet home without young children, as his natural herding instincts can sometimes come into play. A committed adopter will also have access to continued training support to ensure both Magnus and his new family feel confident and set up for success.
If you would like to meet Magnus, we kindly ask that you send an email to info@northumberlandhs.com or give us a call at 905-885-4131 to set up an appointment, as Magnus is currently in foster care.
This Months Sponsor: Media Vandals
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 Entente Education Canada (Formerly RTOERO)