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

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

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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.

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

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

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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.

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Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief

By: Robert Washburn | September 7, 2024

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International Overdose Awareness Day was last week. A tragic death caused by a drug overdose took place in Alderville recently. It was a reminder that no community is immune. First Nations people are seven times more likely to die of a drug overdose as compared to non-First Nations people, according to a recent study done by the Chiefs of Ontario.

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Walk-in clinic re-opens following year of challenges to serve patients who don’t have a doctor

By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

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After a year of hard work and numerous challenges, the walk-in clinic in Port Hope re-opened with a soft launch earlier this month. As everyone slowly finds their sea legs, the clinic hopes to serve a growing population in Northumberland without doctors. In this early stage, the hours are irregular. People need to check the county’s website or call to find the days and times it is open.

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Alderville member and new Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke shares roles, responsibilities, and life

By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

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Marsha Smoke is a quiet, humble individual who lives in Alderville. When you meet her, she is soft-spoken, listens intently, and chooses her words with great care. Marsha Smoke is also the new Southeast Regional Chief for the Anishinabek Nation. Northumberland is part of the area she serves.

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Chief medical officer currently optimistic about cold, flu and COVID-19 numbers for Northumberland

By: Robert Washburn | October 28, 2023

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Earlier this month, there were three places where outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred in Northumberland. Besides the hospital, the Golden Plough Lodge was hit and the Victoria Retirement residence. These senior’s homes are located in Cobourg. The health unit has tracked more than 1,400 emergency room visits across its region for COVID, colds and flu since September. All this may be a bit disturbing. Continue Reading →

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Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO

By: Robert Washburn | October 28, 2023

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Northumberland Hills Hospital announced there was a COVID-19 outbreak recently. Eighteen cases were confirmed at the time. Patients in the medical and surgical units were hit, along with some in the rehab unit. Staff were spared. Visitors and volunteers were restricted from these units. Continue Reading →

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Placing precious lands in a trust

By: Robert Washburn | October 27, 2023

Margaret Walton, board chair, Ontario Farmland Trust

One way to ensure a secure future for agriculture is putting farms in a land trust, says Margaret Walton, board chair of the Ontario Farmland Trust. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Political critique from the provincial Liberals

By: Robert Washburn | October 21, 2023

Liberal Agriculture Critic MPP Stephanie Bowman

Farmers can advocate for change, according to MPP Stephanie Bowman, Liberal agriculture critic. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: An overview from the county warden

By: Robert Washburn | October 14, 2023

Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin

Warden Mandy Martin reviews efforts by the county to preserve farmland. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →

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

The show: The full interview with bonus material: 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.

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

The show: The full interview with bonus material: 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.

Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief

The show (full interview): International Overdose Awareness Day was last week. A tragic death caused by a drug overdose took place in Alderville recently.

Walk-in clinic re-opens following year of challenges to serve patients who don’t have a doctor

The show: The full interview: After a year of hard work and numerous challenges, the walk-in clinic in Port Hope re-opened with a soft launch earlier this month. As everyone slowly finds their sea legs, the clinic hopes to serve a growing population in Northumberland without doctors.

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

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By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, COVID-19, Health, Northumberland County

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, COVID-19, Health, Northumberland County

Filed under: Community Voices, News, Agriculture, Northumberland County, Politics

Filed under: Community Voices, News, Agriculture, Northumberland County, Politics

Filed under: Community Voices, News, Agriculture, Community, Northumberland County, Politics