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The Murray Canal’s history is one of fierce lobbying, immense pressure and a lucky election victory

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Murray Canal

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Just outside of Brighton, along County Road 64, is the beautiful Murray Canal. Today, it is a recreational waterway that takes boaters from Presqu’ile Bay to the Bay of Quinte. Most people use it to get to the Trent-Severn Waterway or to Kingston by boat. However, in the 19th century, businesspeople, residents, and politicians saw it as a vital route for commerce, national security, and safety. While the Welland and Rideau canals were built in the mid-1800s, the Murray Canal was consistently delayed. Continue Reading →

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Brighton joins with Peterborough group creating additional space for LGBTQ2+ youth and families

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BRIGHTON PRIDE BENCH

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In the past few years, Brighton has joined many municipalities in celebrating Pride Month. It raises a Pride Flag like the others. It has created a Rainbow crosswalk like many others. There is even a Pride Walk put on by a local church. But this is the first year time it has organized a Pride Day event. Continue Reading →

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Town’s finances are critical to future of new parks and recreation plan, says Brighton mayor

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Splash pad King Edward Park Brighton

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Brighton is one of the fastest-growing places in Northumberland County. With all the development taking place, town council is continuing to examine how it looks after the health and wellness of residents. As you will hear in this interview, Mayor Brian Ostrander will explain how the town was not creating sufficient green space under the old system. He also knows residents are looking for more recreational opportunities. You will hear what is being considered under the new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Continue Reading →

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

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Gosport development site

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Last week, I brought you the story of a proposal to develop a 32-unit condominium in Brighton that has many residents worried. It also has the mayor and councillors concerned. The developer, JRB Williams Enterprises, wants to build on lands next to a provincially protected wetland on an area zoned for residential. An archeological assessment report submitted to the council says some Indigenous pottery was found dating back to 600 AD. Alderville Chief Dave Mowat is pretty upset. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Alderville, Brighton, Community, Indigenous People, Politics, Social Justice

Proposed Gosport development impacted in part by new provincial planning rules, says mayor

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The proposed development site from the air.

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While Brighton council must address concerns raised by residents, it also faces new pressures from the Ontario government. New policies governing the planning process were implemented late last year. These include cutting development costs, streamlining approvals, and speeding up the building of affordable housing. Mayor Brian Ostrander will talk about his reaction to the residents and their presentation at a public meeting on January 16. He will also address the new rules imposed by the province around the approval process. Continue Reading →

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Brighton residents express multiple concerns about a proposed development in Gosport

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Gosport flood

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A proposal to develop a 32-unit condominium in Gosport, which is part of Brighton, has many residents worried. It also has the mayor and councillors concerned. The location is next to a provincially protected wetland close to the shores of Lake Ontario. The developer, JRB Williams Enterprises, wants to build on lands next to it zoned for residential. Residents packed the community center at a public meeting on January 16 to make their concerns known. Continue Reading →

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LeBlanc addresses docs, sewage treatment, garbage and transit, and more

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Doug LeBlanc

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There are only three week until the municipal election on October 24. Once more there are interviews with the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County. 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. Continue Reading →

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Physician recruitment, wastewater and taxes on the agenda for Ostrander

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Brian Ostrander

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There is only three weeks until the municipal election on October 24.  , Once more there are interviews with the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County.  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 interview is with Brian Ostrander, who is running for mayor of Brighton.  He discusses physician recruitment, wastewater treatment, plus taxes, and more. Originally aired: September 30, 2022 Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Municipal Election 2022, Brighton, Municipal Election 2022, Politics