Watching total solar eclipse an “awesome” experience, says local astronomy club member

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Total solar eclipse

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A total solar eclipse will pass over Northumberland County on April 8. Residents will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch this unique phenomenon. The last one occurred nearly 400 years ago, and it will be another 400 years before it happens again. In this interview, Rick Stankiewicz, publicity director for the Peterborough Astronomical Association, will explain a total solar eclipse. He will also explain where it will take place and how to watch it safely. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Science, Solar Eclipse

Economic development working to attract, sustain and retain business in Cobourg, says manager

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Northam Industrial Park

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At the east end of Cobourg sits the Lucas Point Industrial Park. Across from the Cobourg Community Centre sits the Northam Industrial Park. Daniel Van Kampen and his team are responsible for looking after those industries and attracting new ones. He is the manager of economic development for the town of Cobourg. He also shares responsibility for bringing new retailers and services to the downtown and the rest of Cobourg. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Economy, Northumberland County

Hamilton Township part of significant pilot project studying innovative water treatment

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Waalkerton Clean Water Centre

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Hamilton Township recently won a lottery of sorts. It was chosen to work on an internationally significant pilot project with one of the top institutes managing water supply in Ontario. The treatment plant for Creighton Heights uses an innovative biological system from the United States to remove ammonia from its water supply. The Walkerton Clean Water Centre is partnering with the township. If successful, it could pave the way for other smaller municipalities in Canada and the United States to use this advanced system. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Hamilton Township, Walkerton Clean Water Centre, Water Treatment

The Murray Canal’s history is one of fierce lobbying, immense pressure and a lucky election victory

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Murray Canal

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Just outside of Brighton, along County Road 64, is the beautiful Murray Canal. Today, it is a recreational waterway that takes boaters from Presqu’ile Bay to the Bay of Quinte. Most people use it to get to the Trent-Severn Waterway or to Kingston by boat. However, in the 19th century, businesspeople, residents, and politicians saw it as a vital route for commerce, national security, and safety. While the Welland and Rideau canals were built in the mid-1800s, the Murray Canal was consistently delayed. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Brighton, Community, Heritage, Northumberland County

School board chair will explain new strategic plan and its impact on kids in classrooms

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Kid at computer

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The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustees recently released a strategic plan for their term in office. The document is very short at a glance, with sweeping expressions of what they hope to achieve. In this interview, the school board chair, Jaine Klassen-Jeninga, will take us behind the plan to explain what is going on. She will give context and flush out the details. Most importantly, she will explain how the board’s goals will be measured and achieved over the next four years. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Education, Northumberland County, Politics