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Alderville band council remove residents from property to keep community safe, says chief

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A man was dropped off at Northumberland Hills Hospital with a gunshot wound earlier this month. After an OPP investigation, a police raid occurred on a property within Alderville First Nation. Shortly after, the band council removed the people living on that property. In this interview, Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat will explain why he and the band council took these severe steps. More importantly, he will delve into these unique powers and why they are so crucial to keeping his community safe. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Alderville, Community, Politics

Town staff explain decision to support Balder rental development after affordable units questioned

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A new rental unit built in Cobourg promised to provide affordable housing. The developer, Balder Corporation, constructed 71 units at the corner of William Street and University Avenue. It received a $15 million loan from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation or CMHC. For this, it would provide 15 affordable units. It also received support from the Cobourg council from its Community Improvement Program or CIP. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Housing, Politics, Social Justice

Volunteers to launch overdose prevention site in Cobourg to support users, says organizer

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Tweak Easy Peterborough

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In the act of defiance, a group of activists and community volunteers are setting up an overdose prevention site in Cobourg. It will consist of two tents. Starting March 24, it will be in a place where addicts can take illegal drugs that will be safe and support them, say organizers. At first, it is shocking to learn this is taking place. Yet, Missy McLean, one of the organizers, says this is an act of resistance. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Community, Drug crisis, Opioids, Social Justice

Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan

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Port Hope Police Chief Tim Farquharson

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On March 1, Port Hope got a new police chief. Tim Farquharson arrived from Peterborough, where he has spent 36 years in policing. In this interview, the chief will talk about his career as a young constable in Lakefield until he stepped down as deputy chief for the Peterborough Police. You will listen to his thoughts on the budget and other initiatives. Plus, he will give his plans for his first 100 days. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Police, Politics, Port Hope

Local minister steps in while county homeless shelter faces emergency – again

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Two executive directors have left Transition House within a year. Three key board members have also left. This includes the chair and vice-chair stepping away within the past few months. The fiscal year-end is quickly approaching. And it is still winter and very cold out as the unsheltered try to survive. Continue Reading →

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

Unprecedented letter from Cobourg Police Board accuses two mayors of spreading misinformation

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Cobourg Police Service

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A strongly worded letter from the Cobourg Police Services Board chair Ron Kerr was sent to the town council. It chided Mayor Lucas Cleveland and Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander for misleading the public regarding a county-wide police study. The county approved $75,000 to update a 2007 study for a Northumberland police force. In today’s interview, Ron Kerr will explain the letter’s purpose and why he thinks both mayors were out of line. For him and the police board, the answer was simple: ask us. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Police, Politics

Food insecurity impacts nearly 4,000 people in Northumberland County, according to health unit study

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Going to the grocery store makes many people cringe at the price of food. So, it is easy to understand how hard it must be for people who do not make enough money to buy what they need to feed themselves and their families. This is known as food insecurity. Food insecurity affects just under 4,000 people in Northumberland. Those are the ones that can be identified. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Health, Northumberland County, Social Justice

Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

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This past week, Cobourg council passed its 2023 budget. The only person to vote against it was Mayor Lucas Cleveland. In this interview, you are going to hear Cleveland explain his opposition. There were some tense moments during the meeting, and several important things happened. He will talk about the debate, his statement on policing, the library, and his position on homelessness. Continue Reading →

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

Regional bus getting passengers to GO station and across Northumberland, says county reps

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Commuter Connect

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For several years, Community Care has offered an on-demand bus service to get Northumberland County residents to doctor’s appointments and other places they need to go. In the fall, Northumberland County council struck a deal with Metrolinx to provide commuter service to the Oshawa GO station. It also intended to expand the local service to help residents get to jobs and generally get around. Most importantly, it would get people from more rural areas like the townships and Campbellford and Brighton to Cobourg and Port Hope. It would be a one-year pilot project at the cost of $300,000. Continue Reading →

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

Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

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Currently, nurses from across Ontario are negotiating a new contract. This includes nurses at Northumberland Hills Hospital and Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Exhausted from the pressures of getting through the pandemic, understaffing, and a wage cap imposed by the provincial government, many are upset. One key issue is the use of agency nurses. These are temporary, contracted positions used to fill in during staff shortages. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Health, Healthcare, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Politics, Social Justice