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Seeking solutions for people without doctors, Ontario Health Team Northumberland weighs in

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The show: Part one: Finding help – Walk-in clinic and telemedicine

The show: Part two: Getting help – Doctor recruitment

The full interview: Parts one and two com

Your toddler has a fever that does not seem to break. You are a senior who needs a prescription renewal to treat a chronic condition. Your cold is getting worse, not better. For some in Northumberland, it is a call to your physician or, in the lingo of the healthcare sector, primary care giver. But for those without a doctor, it is a real problem. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: Cobourg council debates first step to single police force with Port Hope and Hamilton Township

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Cobourg council debated the future of the Cobourg Police force at a special meeting called by Mayor Lucas Cleveland Thursday. Its purpose was to discuss a motion to contact the Port Hope and Hamilton Township councils to see if they were interested in creating a single police service for the three municipalities. This is the debate that took place at that meeting. The discussion by politicians has three parts. It begins with a prepared statement read by the mayor. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: Alnwick-Haldimand council debates decision to cancel 2024-2025 hockey season

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On September 30, the Alnwick-Haldimand Township council met to discuss the state of the Memorial Arena in Grafton. The ice rink’s pipes were failing, and the situation was grim. The council debated what to do. The choice was stark: either pay $50,000 for repairs on the system that may or may not fix the problem or cancel the hockey season. Children were already registering. Continue Reading →

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Alnwick-Halidmand Mayor John Logel on the state of the Memorial Arena and its future

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The state of the Memorial Arena in Grafton has been an issue for a long time. Over decades, many councils have dealt with the more than 75-year-old building and its infrastructure. The current Alnwick-Haldimand council inherited this legacy. In January, Mayor John Logel appeared on the show to discuss a survey to determine the arena’s future. Since then, multiple reports have been written or are underway. Continue Reading →

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Cobourg mayor proposes new plan to restructure Northumberland County, plus airs concerns with upper tier

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On September 4, at a town committee meeting, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland floated the idea of separating from the county. Warden Brian Ostrander came on this show two weeks ago to respond to his idea. A lot has happened since then. In this interview, Cleveland will elaborate. He will talk about his original motivation to propose a separation. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: Northumberland County councillors debate the future of the encampment in Cobourg

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The full debate:

This is an experiment. Most people listening to this show live busy lives. So much goes on that it is difficult to stay on top of what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. In this podcast, you will hear the actual debate from the September 18 county council meeting. It is straight out of the public meeting. Continue Reading →

Conversations Towards Reconciliation

Simpson calls on Ontario minister to return artifacts after years of poor storage and neglect

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Boxes full of artifacts like arrowheads, tools, and other items are stacked up in a number of Ontario facilities. There are items dating back to 800 BC. The storage of some items unearthed by archaeologists is left to the archaeologists themselves. An open letter addressed to the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism calls on them to take action, especially when Indigenous communities try to retrieve those artifacts. Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson is one of the letter’s signatories. Continue Reading →

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Brighton politician wants to help unsheltered people in the town with help from county

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The full interview with bonus material:

With fall fast approaching, the days grow cooler and nights even colder. For those living unsheltered across Northumberland County, things will become tougher. In this interview, a Brighton councillor is trying to get his municipality to prepare. Jeff Wheeldon wants the town to collaborate with the county to improve services to unsheltered people in his area. Wheeldon says Brighton’s efforts remind everyone about the extent of homelessness across Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building

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More than 30 years ago, David Sheffield attended a potluck dinner at Green Wood Towers in Port Hope. The meal changed his life. He went on to create the Green Wood Coalition, a non-profit aimed at helping those who lived on the margins in the community. Slowly, it would gain attention. There would be challenges but also successes. Continue Reading →

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Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County

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At a recent committee meeting of Cobourg council, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said Cobourg’s efforts to deal with the encampment on King Street were only dealing with the symptoms, but not the sickness. The sickness the mayor was referring to was Northumberland County’s efforts to address the situation. The county is responsible for housing and homelessness. Cobourg is not. This limits what the town council can do to address the ongoing concerns raised by the public. Continue Reading →