Simpson calls on Ontario minister to return artifacts after years of poor storage and neglect

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Indigenous artifact

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Boxes full of artifacts like arrowheads, tools, and other items are stacked up in a number of Ontario facilities. There are items dating back to 800 BC. The storage of some items unearthed by archaeologists is left to the archaeologists themselves. An open letter addressed to the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism calls on them to take action, especially when Indigenous communities try to retrieve those artifacts. Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson is one of the letter’s signatories. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Alderville, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, Politics, Social Justice

Brighton politician wants to help unsheltered people in the town with help from county

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Proctor Park

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With fall fast approaching, the days grow cooler and nights even colder. For those living unsheltered across Northumberland County, things will become tougher. In this interview, a Brighton councillor is trying to get his municipality to prepare. Jeff Wheeldon wants the town to collaborate with the county to improve services to unsheltered people in his area. Wheeldon says Brighton’s efforts remind everyone about the extent of homelessness across Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Affordable Housing, Brighton, Homelessness, Northumberland County

Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building

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David Sheffield

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More than 30 years ago, David Sheffield attended a potluck dinner at Green Wood Towers in Port Hope. The meal changed his life. He went on to create the Green Wood Coalition, a non-profit aimed at helping those who lived on the margins in the community. Slowly, it would gain attention. There would be challenges but also successes. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice

Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County

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Sign encampment

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At a recent committee meeting of Cobourg council, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said Cobourg’s efforts to deal with the encampment on King Street were only dealing with the symptoms, but not the sickness. The sickness the mayor was referring to was Northumberland County’s efforts to address the situation. The county is responsible for housing and homelessness. Cobourg is not. This limits what the town council can do to address the ongoing concerns raised by the public. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Homelessness, Northumberland County, Politics

Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River

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Chinook Salmon

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Nearly 30,000 Chinook Salmon migrate through the lower Ganaraska River in Port Hope to spawn upstream. It is one of the largest in Ontario. This magnificent display of nature attracts tourists and anglers from far and wide. However, the stretch from Corbett’s Dam to the mouth of the river is a hotbed of controversy. The shallow waters and pools expose fish to unscrupulous people who illegally snag or net fish. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Environment, Ganaraska River, Northumberland County, Politics, Port Hope