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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County and Cobourg are hammering away at a deal to operate an emergency shelter.

Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Port Hope closed its doors. It was a fixture in the town for 34 years.

New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new Community Services and Police Act came into effect on April 1. The irony of the date did not get past Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf.

Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a council meeting on February 28, Cobourg politicians approved a bylaw to regulate emergency shelters regarding operations, safety, and security. The most notable impacts will be on Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and Transition House.

County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this month, tensions between Cobourg and Northumberland County were on display. Cobourg passed new bylaws impacting emergency shelters within the town.