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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

Nurse practitioner incentive approved by council while debate focused on pay equity

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A new incentive program for attracting nurse practitioners will be included in the 2025 budget deliberations, Brighton council decided on Aug 12. The nurse practitioners will be paid $5,000 each year to sign a service agreement for a minimum of two years to a maximum of five years. This is to help meet the needs of local people without doctors.  This is in addition to the $100,000 the town offers doctors who come to Brighton for at least five years. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced university education. They can assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor various health problems. Doctors provide specialized care, perform surgeries, and require extensive training and education. Continue Reading →

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

YMCA deal delayed for another month as councillors debate contents of contract

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Brighton YMCA

The future of the YMCA continues to hang in the balance as some Brighton councilllors expressed concerns about the cost during its meeting on Aug. 12. Town staff will negotiate the terms of a deal and present it to politicians at the town’s next meeting in September. The current lease agreement for space at 170 Main Street expired in October 2023. The YMCA is paying about $5,000 a month in rent. Continue Reading →

Filed under: News, Brighton, Community, Northumberland County, Northumberland YMCA, Politics

Brighton mayor shares disappointing news about funding for new wastewater treatment plant

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A grant application for money to move forward with a new wastewater treatment project was rejected by the Ontario government, but the mayor vowed to press on despite the disappointment, Brighton council was told on Aug. 12. Speaking from a prepared statement, Mayor Brian Ostrander said the municipality was unsuccessful in its application to the Ontario Housing-Enabling Waster Systems Fund. The multi-phase project is estimated to cost a total of $41 million. The town hoped the provincial government would pay just over 70 percent of the cost. Continue Reading →

Filed under: News, Brighton, Environment, Northumberland County, Politics

Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain deep concerns for health unit as costs soar

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Food insecurity

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It’s a startling fact. Nearly one in 10 people living in Northumberland County struggle to survive on a low income. According to officials, this isn’t just a statistic; it’s a pressing issue that demands our attention. These individuals, including seniors, those on employment insurance, disability payments, and others, face daily hardships. The situation is so severe that the number of people relying on food banks in Northumberland has surged by 50 percent. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice

Record participation in survey and still time to give input into Cobourg 2024 budget, says deputy mayor

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A record number of people participated in a recent survey about the 2024 Cobourg draft budget. Two hundred and eighty residents went online and filled out a survey. It was four times greater than last year. Inflation, high interest rates, grocery prices, and the cost of gas are hammering everyone’s wallet. Last fall, Cobourg councillors told staff to aim for a five percent increase. Continue Reading →

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High-tech, innovative video surveillance system coming to Cobourg Police via Venture 13

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Imagine for a moment: every security camera in Cobourg, keeping an eye out for criminal activity. This is not just the cameras in ATMs at banks or systems in businesses along King Street. This is a store security camera at Wal-Mart, a camera scanning the Yacht Club storage, and, get this, every doorbell camera in the town. That’s right – the security cameras are located in people’s doorbells. It is known as a security mesh video system. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Police

Teachers prepare to return to the classroom in Northumberland in the face of pandemic

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August always brings a sense of anticipation for teachers preparing for another year at school. But nothing can match the challenges facing educators returning to classrooms this fall. The pandemic has placed huge stresses on those in front of students regardless of their age. They must create a learning environment that is safe from a deadly virus. Educators need to protect the students and themselves. Continue Reading →

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