In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan

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Alnwick-Haldimand Township town hall

Alnwick-Haldimand council debate:

Almost two years into its mandate, Alnwick-Haldimand council approved its strategic plan at a recent meeting. Most municipal councils in Northumberland County already have a strategic plan in place. A strategic plan is a guiding document. As you will hear in this debate, the CAO will explain how it will accompany every report and legislation the council passes until the end of its mandate. In Their Words is a feature that allows people to listen to what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: County grapples with town over license for portion of 310 Division Street to open

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The future of the 310 Division Street project is the centre of an ongoing debate between county and Cobourg politicians. Nights and days are becoming colder. The sale of the former Brookside property is a few weeks away, leaving the people living in the encampment with a precarious future. County politicians discussed what was next for the facility at its Oct. 16 regular council meeting, . Continue Reading →

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Cobourg police board chair and chief provide context to upcoming debate on future of force

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Cobourg drug bust

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At an upcoming Cobourg council meeting, politicians will debate whether it will start negotiations towards a possible merger of the Cobourg and Port Hope Police. Council is also considering contacting Hamilton Township, which the OPP currently serves. In this interview, you will hear what the Cobourg Police Services Board chair, Ron Kerr, thinks about all of this. Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf joins him. Cobourg already works with multiple police forces. Continue Reading →

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Cobourg chief gives context to debate over possible police mergers

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Cobourg Police STEP

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On April 1, the new Community Safety and Policing Act came into effect. It was a long time coming. The changes in the rules and regulations related to policing underwent a major restructuring. It sent shockwaves through the province, motivating the need for rethink local policing. Cobourg and Port Hope are in the midst of adjusting to the new system. Continue Reading →

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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies

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Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson discussed economic development in Alderville, including the diverse economy, the role of the Band Council in the economy, and the ongoing community comprehensive business development plan. He also addressed the issue of indigenous procurement in Canada and the challenges indigenous businesses face. He made a case for more transparency and accountability. Of course, he touches on upcoming events in Alderville. Originally aired: October 15, 2024

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Filed under: Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Alderville, Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Economy, Indigenous People, Northumberland County, Politics