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Environment, sustainable living
For some fishing and hunting are great passions. And, the end of April marks a marvelous moment for avid anglers. It is the beginning of trout season. For many, it is the official start of fishing for the entire year. Sure there are the die-hards who go ice fishing. Continue Reading →
It is almost a David and Goliath story. Brighton council charged Mayor Brian Orstrander to write the International Joint Commission, the organization in charge of controlling the water levels in Lake Ontario. They are concerned about a new water control plan introduced in 2014. It replaced a 60-year old document in the hopes of protecting coastal habitat along the north shore. Instead, some say, it has created the flooding problems facing so many municipalities, including Brighton. Continue Reading →
A group of parents and their kids living in Port Hope joined with environmental activists around the world for Futures for Friday Canada. The event took place on May 3, 2019, at Memorial Park, where children spoke and did activities around the crisis surrounding climate change. Claire Holloway Wadhwani, a spokesperson for the local chapter of Fridays for Future Canada, talked about the event, its importance and the role of children in raising awareness about climate change. Originally broadcast: May 3, 2019 Continue Reading →
Water levels for the Lake Ontario shoreline across Northumberland County are rising to unprecedented levels. All spring, local conservation authorities have struggled to stay on top of conditions along creeks, rivers, and lakes. Listen as Mike Smith, water resources technician for the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, and Janet Noyes, manager for development services and water resources for the Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority, discuss the impact of these high waters, as well as explain why it is taking place. Originally broadcast: May 3, 2019 Continue Reading →
Willow Beach Field Naturalists Past President Brian Maxwell talks about the 65th anniversary of this local nature group with all its activities locally and in partnership with other organizations on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Rich Quodomine, who worked on the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, talks about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on Texas during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Hi Robert,
I just found your article from last September and found it interesting, well-written. I do believe I can add some information that is missing in your article about the Town of Port Hope salmon/steelhead fishing. I have been fishing that river for about six years now and would never miss a Spring Steelhead/September salmon fishing; my family truly enjoys it. We spend lots of money on hotels, meals, gas, equipment, etc.. We live in the Pembroke Ontario area, way too far to drive there and back for the day fishing. Continue Reading →
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Director of Watershed Services Mark Peacock talks about the impact of climate change locally, high water levels and the trials of managing water flows during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Port Hope Councillor Jeff Lees, the politician responsible for parks and recreation, talks about the efforts to control illegal fishing along the shores of the Ganaraska River in the town’s core, along with sharing some pretty scary stories, during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
Bill Thompson, the man who feeds the birds in Cobourg harbour, says he will not consider going before council to get permission, again. Listen as he talks about his passion for the birds, his reasons for breaking the bylaws, and his feelings about his supporters. It is all on Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7FM. Continue Reading →