Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council

Legislation aimed at providing Metis people the same rights for self-governance returned to the House of Commons for a third reading last month. It gives rights like authority concerning internal governance, citizenship, elections, government operations, and child and family services. In the show’s first segment, you will hear Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson explain the concerns many First Nations representatives express about the legislation, also known as Bill C-53. In the second segment, Chief Simpson reflects on the legacy of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Mulroney died on February 29 at the age of 84. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Alderville, Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Indigenous People, Politics

Former Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd remembered as a person, professional, and politician

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Kim Rudd

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On March 12, former Northumberland-Peterborough South Liberal MP Kim Rudd died. She was 66. She represented the riding for four years, from 2015 to 2019. In addition to being a politician, she was an entrepreneur and an active volunteer in the community. She was a Rotarian, served on countless committees, and was involved in everything from sports to national and provincial associations. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Politics

Watching total solar eclipse an “awesome” experience, says local astronomy club member

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Total solar eclipse

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A total solar eclipse will pass over Northumberland County on April 8. Residents will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch this unique phenomenon. The last one occurred nearly 400 years ago, and it will be another 400 years before it happens again. In this interview, Rick Stankiewicz, publicity director for the Peterborough Astronomical Association, will explain a total solar eclipse. He will also explain where it will take place and how to watch it safely. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Science, Solar Eclipse

Economic development working to attract, sustain and retain business in Cobourg, says manager

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Northam Industrial Park

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At the east end of Cobourg sits the Lucas Point Industrial Park. Across from the Cobourg Community Centre sits the Northam Industrial Park. Daniel Van Kampen and his team are responsible for looking after those industries and attracting new ones. He is the manager of economic development for the town of Cobourg. He also shares responsibility for bringing new retailers and services to the downtown and the rest of Cobourg. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Economy, Northumberland County

Hamilton Township part of significant pilot project studying innovative water treatment

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Waalkerton Clean Water Centre

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Hamilton Township recently won a lottery of sorts. It was chosen to work on an internationally significant pilot project with one of the top institutes managing water supply in Ontario. The treatment plant for Creighton Heights uses an innovative biological system from the United States to remove ammonia from its water supply. The Walkerton Clean Water Centre is partnering with the township. If successful, it could pave the way for other smaller municipalities in Canada and the United States to use this advanced system. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Hamilton Township, Walkerton Clean Water Centre, Water Treatment