By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter.
As Canadians paid tribute to veterans Wednesday, Northumberland County residents did the same, at cenotaphs throughout the region. In Cobourg, the Legion Pipe and Drums Corps led a parade through the downtown to Victoria Park. Rev. Will Simon of St. Peter’s Church spoke at the service saying the continuation of veterans is still felt today.
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A historic church just west of Port Hope is breathing new life after a group of volunteers recently completed a five-year restoration project. The Wesleyville Village Church was ravished by fire on Easter weekend in 2021, effectively gutting the facility as crews extinguished the fire. Since then, rebuilding efforts have led to the grand opening earlier this month. Sue Stickley, chairperson of the Friends of Wesleyville Village says seeing the church reopen again was very emotional. The restoration project was supported by a grant of $177,000 by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and approximately $225,000 in community donations.
Northumberland at 5 Nov. 12, 2026
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