Alnwick-Haldimand Township

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Chair of ad hoc committee provides another perspective on short-term rentals in township

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Earlier this week, the report from the ad hoc committee on short-term rentals in Alnwick-Haldimand Township was officially brought before the planning committee of council. Many delegates and council members spoke about the divisive nature of the issue and the need to get it right. Councillors deferred any action to give politicians and the public a chance to provide more input and consider the numerous delegations at the meeting. Have a listen and see what you think. Originally aired: May 26, 2023 Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Alnwick-Haldimand Township, Community, Economy, Northumberland County, Tourism

A-H Township short term rental operators, businesses seek changes to proposed bylaw

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Short term rentals

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Municipalities across Northumberland County struggle to deal with short-term rentals. Those are the rental properties often associated with AirBnB or Verbo online platforms.

For some, renting a space, either a room or a house, is an excellent source of income. It can be a stimulant for the local economy. Others see it as a significant boost for tourism. Then, there are others who see it differently. Continue Reading →

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Proposed changes to short-term rentals in Alnwick-Haldimand coming to council

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AIRBNB

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The future of short-term rentals in Alnwick-Haldimand Township is about to come to a head over the next few weeks. A coalition of short-term rental operators and the local business association have teamed up to fight proposed changes to a bylaw controlling short-term rentals. They argue the changes will further limit short-term rentals and continue to burden operators. Meanwhile, supporters of the bylaw welcome the restrictions limiting the places where short-term rentals can be located, plus other tweaks. The township has received complaints from neighbours of some short-term rentals regarding noise and parking violations. Continue Reading →

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Koehl moves from advocate to politician in her run for mayor of Alnwick/Haldimand

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Gritt Koehl

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This week the series of interviews with the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County continues. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. There are just too many of them. However, you can go to the radio station’s website or the website for this show to find candidate information. This week is with Gritt Koehl, who wants to be mayor of Alnwick/Haldimand. Continue Reading →

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Gilchrist talks about property taxes, Lakeport subdivision and protecting lands in the township

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Steve Gilchrist

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This week the series of interviews with the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County continues. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. There are just too many of them. However, you can go to the radio station’s website or the website for this show to find candidate information. In this interview, Gilchrist, a former MPP in the Mike Harris government, talks about his political experience and family’s history in the township. Continue Reading →

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Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel

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John Logel

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Farmers and roads are crucial to John Logel, candidate for mayor of Alnwick/Haldimand Township. But more than anything, he is very concerned about the Lakeport Beach development in the southeast corner of the municipality. These and other issues are the subjects of this extensive interview with Logel. This week the series of interviews with the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County continues. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Municipal Election 2022, Alnwick-Haldimand Township, Municipal Election 2022, Politics

Slow down on Vernonville Community Centre decision

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A proposal to sell the Vernonville Community Centre is an emotional one for many residents in the tiny hamlet northeast of Grafton. But for the council, it represents a harsh reality of fiscal prudence. Sadly, the political price may end up being costlier for both residents and politicians. Built in 1862, it is one of five community centres within the township. These spaces are used for a variety of purposes. Continue Reading →

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