Friends of Music

Forsyth_selena Dedicated to the promotion of classical music through live performances, Friends of Music has been bringing internationally renowned artists to Port Hope for 32 years. Selena Forsyth is a big admirer of the group.

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Attack of the 5-foot woman

Omeara_jennifer Jennifer O'Meara is a born and raised third-wave feminist. She's interested in all things that affect women's lives from politics to pop culture.

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In the Pressbox

Chamberlain_jason_new Jason Chamberlain, a lifelong writer, athlete and sports fan, is the sports reporter at the Northumberland News. From the best seat in the house at games all over Cobourg and Port Hope (and his recliner in front of the TV) he shares his thoughts on the sporting world.
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In My Opinion

Irwin_dwight150_225 Dwight Irwin has been the Managing Editor at the Northumberland News since September, 2006. His interests range from current events to sports to books, with music dropped somewhere in the middle. His focus tends to wander, so you never know what he’ll have an opinion on next …Read Dwight's blog

Comment Guidelines

Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief

Hello, we hope you're enjoying reading and participating in blogs at northumberlandnews.com.

The goal of our blogs is to provide staff and public members who have an area of expertise an opportunity to share their insights with you in a fun and interactive format.  We stress fun...we're not here to facilitate personal attacks, nor accusations spewed by those who scurry about behind a cloak of anonymity.

Comments are moderated by the editors of the Northumberland News and those selected for publication will:

  • Be tightly written and on the topic of the post
  • Present a fresh thought and not a repeat of a point previously made
  • Get bonus points for proper spelling and grammar

Healthy debate of the issues is what we're here for, but you won’t get past the starting gate if you ignore our guidelines. That means:

  • No statements that are potentially libelous  (calling someone a liar is a definite no-no).
  • No statements of fact that can not be readily proven. If you're going to say something is so, please back that statement up with the data you used to arrive at that statement - we don't have time to track it down for you.
  • No obscene or racist comments or inappropriate language (no, you can't call someone a dumb ass nor make sweeping derogatory statements about any group of people.)
  • No personal attacks or comments that in tone or substance cross the boundary of good taste.
  • No fake names, no witty pseudonyms, no anonymous comments. Please include your full first and last name. We feel strongly about this one - we put our names on the blogs and expect you to do the same. Anyone found to be lying about their identity will be permanently banned from participating.
  • No using multiple identities from one IP address.

If you ignore these guidelines you run the risk of being banned.


What is a Blog?

  • A blog, short for "Web log", is basically a journal that is available on the Internet. Blogs contain opinions, reporting and observations. The blogger is the person updating the blog, the act of updating the journal is called blogging. Our bloggers will come from many walks of life -- they're students, adventurers, moms, film critics and comedians. Visit often and get involved by adding your own comments to our bloggers posts.

Comment Guidelines

  • We welcome comments but we ask that you observe our guidelines. We like readers who are prepared to stand by their comments by offering their 'real' first and last name - it adds validity to your comments. Stick to the topic and keep it clean. Personal attacks on individuals, bad language and unsubstantiated rumours have no place here. It's OK to be edgy, but if you're going to engage in name-calling and boorish behaviour take it elsewhere in cyberspace. And forget about posting under multiple IDs from the same IP address -- you'll get banned. Full Guidelines.

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