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Chambers of Commerce call on all three levels of government to address housing crisis

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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce recently released a report calling on all three levels of government to tackle the Affordable Housing Crisis. Some people might wonder why a business organization is producing housing reports. Port Hope Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Brenda Whitehead will dive into that mystery in this interview. It has a lot to do with workers being unable to live in the communities where they work. This was not an issue in the past because people were expected to commute to jobs. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Economy, Housing, Northumberland County, Politics, Port Hope, Port Hope Chamber of Commerce

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

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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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Alnwick-Haldimand Township, Community, Economy, short-term rentals

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

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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 →

Filed under: Local News, News, Alnwick-Haldimand Township, Community, Economy, Politics

Group seeks to create $25 million accelerator fund for region to increase film and TV production

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Murdoch Mysteries TV show in Cobourg

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Northumberland County is no stranger to Hollywood. Movies like It were filmed in Port Hope. Cobourg is a favourite backdrop for the TV series Murdoch Mysteries. These make up a growing list of productions coming to the region. Local efforts to attract more productions exist in Port Hope and Cobourg, and other municipalities along the lakeshore from here to the Quebec border. Continue Reading →

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Northumberland CDFC helping businesses in tough economic times with new grant

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Inflation in Canada is at more than 8 percent. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates at record levels earlier last week. How does the federal government help businesses and keep jobs without pushing the economy into a recession? It is a tricky question. One way is to help entrepreneurs with their startups, and another is to help small and medium-sized businesses invest in innovation. Continue Reading →

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With nearly eight percent inflation, seniors in Northumberland are feeling pinch

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Seniors inflation

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Inflation is in Canada at 7.7 percent. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates at record levels earlier this week. The price of groceries continues to rise. The price of gasoline is a bit lower but still expensive. The cost of everything goes up and up. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Economy, Seniors

Major tourism promotion run by four chambers of commerce in Northumberland gets review

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Nancy Allanson

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Tourism in Ontario is a $38 billion business. It is a critical part of Northumberland County’s economy. It generates $120 million annually, according to a 2021 county report. Tourism operators and related businesses have faced tough times for the past two years. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, and various public health measures crippled the industry. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Brighton Cramahe Chamber of Commerce, Community, Economy, Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce, Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce

Details of a $110-million project bringing high-speed Internet to rural Northumberland

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If you are a person living anywhere in rural Northumberland County, there was good news for you last week. High-speed internet is coming. The little spinning beach ball is gone. The downloads that seem to take an eternity are over. That’s what politicians are promising. Continue Reading →

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