Housing

County reaches milestone on path toward affordable housing strategy

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County reaches milestone on path toward affordable housing strategy

Robert Washburn December 14, 2019

Affordable housing has sat at the forefront of many municipal politicians for more than the past year....

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Tiny homes focus for new Habitat for Humanity initiative

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Tiny homes focus for new Habitat for Humanity initiative

Robert Washburn June 23, 2019

A new committee led by Cobourg Councillor Nicole Beatty is looking at the creation of tiny homes...

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Helping women find affordable housing, women’s shelter steps up to tackle the issue

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Helping women find affordable housing, women’s shelter steps up to tackle the issue

Robert Washburn April 7, 2019

A program aimed at pairing women to share accommodations was relaunched earlier this week. Cornerstone Executive Director...

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Affordable housing picture stark, but optimistic, Green Wood Coalition leader indicates

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Affordable housing picture stark, but optimistic, Green Wood Coalition leader indicates

Robert Washburn January 6, 2019

There is a possibility new affordable housing may be coming to Northumberland County, said one of Northumberland...

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Affordable housing strategy consultations critical, says county housing manager

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Affordable housing strategy consultations critical, says county housing manager

Robert Washburn June 14, 2018

  Northumberland County Community and Social Services Director Lisa Horne and Housing Services Manager Rebecca Carman outline the...

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Port Hope looks to create its own homeless strategy, mayor says

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Port Hope looks to create its own homeless strategy, mayor says

Robert Washburn February 16, 2018

Following an interview on Consider This Live, Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson is putting pieces in place...

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Homelessness solution more than just finding a place to sleep

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Homelessness solution more than just finding a place to sleep

Robert Washburn July 26, 2017

During a conversation with a guy named David last week, I asked him what part of town...

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Affordable housing project planned for Port Hope, says Habitat official

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Affordable housing project planned for Port Hope, says Habitat official

Robert Washburn July 13, 2017

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