Cobourg Police officers getting special training to better help troubled veterans

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Homeless veteran

Veterans who are unsheltered and coming into contact with Cobourg police officers could get some unexpected help after the launch of a new program recently. The Military Veteran Wellness Program announced on Aug. 20 will train frontline officers to identify those who are unsheltered or facing a mental health crisis. Officers will have the necessary awareness to better recognize those veterans in trouble. Then, it gives the officers the skills to build rapport with the person and a formal path to helping the veteran access essential social services delivered through existing agencies. Continue Reading →

Filed under: News, Cobourg Police, Community, Homelessness, Northumberland County, Social Justice

County residents encouraged to support food banks and reduce food waste

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Fare Share Food Bank

Northumberland County council wants residents to make a special effort to help those who cannot afford food during September. It wants people to participate in various ways over the 30 days to support local food banks and food security programs and reduce food waste. Council approved the initiative at its meeting earlier this month when it proclaimed Hunger Action Month. The suggestion came from Jennifer Glover, the Ontario Works manager for the county, at the Social Services Committee in July. She told committee members the project was supported in the past, involving several events that groups and individuals can participate in over the month. Continue Reading →

Filed under: News, Community, Food Bank, Food Insecurity, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice

Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events

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The Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes won an important settlement recently. Alderville is part of the Anishinaabe Nation. A treaty signed in 1850 was not honoured. The breach involved freezing annual treaty payments at $4 per person for 150 years. As a result, a settlement of $126 billion is to be paid within six months. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Chief Taynar Simpson, Community, Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Northumberland County, Pow Wow, Treaty

Northumberland-wide doctor recruitment proposal sent for further review by county council

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Port Hope Walk-in Clinic

A request to spend $45,000 to create a county-wide doctor recruitment strategy in partnership with the Ontario Health Team Northumberland was sent back for further consideration at the county council meeting on Aug. 14. Council was asked to enter into a shared project to develop a single physician recruitment plan following a presentation in July from the Ontario Health Team Northumberland. However, none of the politicians at the county council meeting supported the request. Instead, it was sent back to the Community Health Committee for reconsideration. Continue Reading →

Filed under: News, Community, Health, Northumberland County, Politics

Young entrepreneurs from across county showcase variety of talents and unique enterprises

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Young people stood inside Staples in Cobourg this week, showing off their talents. They are part of the Youth Entrepreneurship  Showcase, which displays the various businesses they ran over the summer. In this interview, you will learn about two programs the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland runs for young people. The first is the Summer Company, which gives micro-grants to high school and university students. Plus, you will discover the My Future My Career program, where children ages eight to 14 can get up to $500 to create their own business. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Business, Economy, Northumberland County, Politics, Youth