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Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer

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Coldest Night of the Year 2023

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The temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees this past week. It snowed, and it rained, as well. When sitting at home or in an office, it is easy to forget people are living unsheltered in these conditions. The Coldest Night of the Year is a walk held in Port Hope designed to raise money and remind us what it is like to be homeless, especially in the winter. Event director Phil Redford will explain what is happening this year as his group tries to raise money and awareness about struggling people. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Coldest Night of the Year, Community, Port Hope, Social Justice

Strategic plan for local health aims to improve system across the board, says co-chair

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Adrienne Bell Smith

 

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In the spring of last year, the Ontario Health Team – Northumberland launched a strategic planning process. This is the group made up of all the healthcare providers from across the county. From hospitals to long-term care, from family physicians to mental health workers, this group is trying to reform the local system. The results of this consultation with the public and those within health care was the basis for the plan. It was released just before Christmas. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Health, Northumberland, Ontario Health Team

Looking back and forward as Chief Dave Mowat provides an update

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Alderville Pow Wow 2022

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Lots is going on in Alderville. The council has made numerous land purchases over the past year as the reserve expands its boundaries. Economic development continues. There is a band council election coming up later this year. Chief Dave Mowat will update us on all this and more. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Alderville, Community, First Nations, Indigenous People, Politics

Sleeping cabin proposal before Cobourg council unpacked

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Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective

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In December, the Cobourg council received a delegation from the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective. It presented a proposal to build 12 units and support services on Furnace Street next to the old Memorial Arena. The proposal will cost about a quarter of a million dollars. This includes the cabins’ construction and operating costs for a six-month pilot project. The money will come from fundraising and contributions from the people living in the cabins. Continue Reading →

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Census for 2022 shows changing mix of religions in Northumberland County

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More than half of Northumberland County is Christian. Yet, most churches in the community sit with mainly empty pews. Nearly the same number say they do not have any faith. That could explain it. But that would be an oversimplification, says Rev. Neil Ellis, minister at St. Continue Reading →

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Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles

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Fare Share workers sorting items

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Helen Donovan, the Chief Executive Officer of Fare Share, said in this interview there was a 61 percent increase over last year. A growing list of factors contributes to this surge. These include inflation, grocery prices, high cost of rent, and the number of people living in the community on fixed incomes. Christmas is a particularly rough time for those in need. So, the food bank is responding with numerous efforts. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Community, Food Bank, Port Hope, Social Justice

Northumberland Federation of Agriculture president critiques provincial farm to fork plan

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Allan Carruthers

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The Ontario government recently released a plan aimed at helping farmers. There are a host of issues challenging all those who put food on our table. The changes are aimed at the food supply chain. That is the path from farm to fork. It looks at what can be done to deal with everything from labour shortages to the use of advanced technology. Continue Reading →

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

Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director

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Nancy Johnston, executive director of Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre

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Fifty-two women in Ontario were killed by a spouse or partner over the last year. On average, that is one woman per week. It is a shocking statistic. The danger to women in abusive situations has grown since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. And while measures related to the pandemic have changed, the increases in violence against women have not. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Day of Remembrance, Northumberland, Social Justice, women abuse

County opens warming room early as CAO explains $250,000 annual budget

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St. Peter's Anglican Church Cobourg

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Here is Northumberland County CAO Jennifer Moore talking about the early opening of its warming room. It is a joint project of the county, Transition House, and St. Peter’s Anglican Church. It was scheduled to open on Dec. 5. Continue Reading →

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

Details about a community-led temporary warming room at St. Andrew’s Church

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Donations for the community-led warming room.

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Recently, a significant snowstorm drew into sharp focus the need for a warming room for people living in the rough. Some of those homeless people sought shelter in the bus terminal in downtown Cobourg. Through the actions of some advocates, the bus terminal was kept open during the storm. However, the people using the bus terminal were evicted when the storm was over. With nowhere else to go and the official warming room run by Northumberland County not ready, a group of volunteers quickly pulled together to create a temporary warming room at St. Continue Reading →

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