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Inside look at the county and mental health association’s collaboration to provide supportive housing in Campbellford

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Supportive Housing Campbellford

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Northumberland County and the Canadian Mental Health Association announced a ground-breaking partnership to provide supportive housing in Campbellford. This is a huge step forward in helping people facing mental health and addiction challenges. These are people who often find themselves on the street and homeless. As you will learn in this interview, supportive housing provides an environment that helps people who would otherwise struggle when seeking a stable home. The tenants will live in a five-bedroom house with a worker present to assist them in their journey to recovery. Continue Reading →

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

Port Hope mayor discusses long-term care proposal details, insights and her thoughts after MZO issued

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Olena Hankivsky

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A proposed long-term care facility in Port Hope is a complex situation. It is tangled up in myriad issues, from the desperate need for beds for the elderly to preserving heritage buildings. Mixed within this is the need to follow sound planning principles and the varying voices of the public on all sides. If that is not enough, the Ontario government issued a Minister’s Zoning Order or MZO. This will allow the project to go forward and create a seven-storey, 192-bed facility. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Long-term care, Politics, Port Hope, Social Justice

New migrant worker coordinator explains changes to programs and services in Northumberland

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MIGRANT WORKERS

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If you ate today, Megan Botha says you need to thank a farmer. And, she says, you should also thank a migrant worker, as well. She is the new migrant worker outreach coordinator at Horizons of Friendship. About 20,000 temporary migrant workers will come to Ontario this growing season. There are somewhere between 125 and 150 migrant workers in Northumberland this year. Continue Reading →

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

Rural coalition organizing panel on protecting farmland in Northumberland County

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It is a well-known statistic. Ontario is losing more than 300 acres of farmland every day. It is stunning when you realize we are talking about our food source. What you don’t hear as often is how this affects Northumberland County. But there is a group trying to change that. Continue Reading →

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

Food bank continues to see record demand while donations needed more than ever

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Cram-A-Cruiser

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People you would never expect are turning to the food bank. That is according to Helen Donovan, chair of the board for Northumberland Fare Share. Since January, 250 new families started using its services. That is nearly five times more than the same period last year. Inflation is crippling. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Food Security, Northumberland County, Social Justice

Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community

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Northumberland Hills Hospital Pride crosswalk and flag

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The celebrations associated with Pride Month are as diverse as the residents themselves. In this interview, the focus turns to two areas that may not be as high profile as others regarding Pride but are equally significant. The first interview is with two representatives from Northumberland Hills Hospital. It is flying a Pride flag and creating a rainbow crosswalk at its main entrance. You will find out the significance of those two initiatives. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Politics, Social Justice

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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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Brighton, Community, LGBTQ2+, Social Justice

Affordable housing top of mind for residents as county seeks public input on strategic plan

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Habitat for Humanity

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The number of complex issues facing Northumberland County staff and politicians is enormous. Affordable housing, a viable workforce, economic support for businesses, tourism, agriculture, homelessness, Internet connectivity, and so on. In this interview, you will hear from Dan Borowec, director of Economic Development, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, and Kate Campbell, director of Communications. They will share what people have been saying about these significant issues as the county reaches out to get the public’s opinion. It will also give insight into a host of things you may think you know about and much more you don’t. Continue Reading →

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

Municipality, neighbours, and Community Care respond after Colborne grocery store fire

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Foodland fire Colborne

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A fire was called in on May 24, just before 5 a.m. The Foodland in Colborne was burning down. It would be devastating to the community as it was the only grocery store. Within no time, the residents responded. Offers for rides or to pick up groceries filled social media. Municipal staff jumped in to provide coordination. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Colborne, Community, Cramahe Township, Economy, Politics

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