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

Port Hope Walk-in clinic

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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 caregiver. 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 Townshp

Cobourg Police Cruiser

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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-Halidmand council debates cancelling 2024-2025 hockey season

Grafton Minor Hockey League

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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 John Logel on the state of 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

COBOURG MAYOR LUCAS CLEVELAND

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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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