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In Their Words: Old grant application for aging arena stirs debate in Alnwick-Haldimand

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GRAFTON MEMORIAL ARENA

Alnwick-Haldimand Township council took another step in its journey to keep an aging arena open for residents at a special council meeting on Nov. 15. The Ontario government requested updated information regarding an old grant application the township staff made two years ago for upgrades and repairs to the current facility. It wanted to know if the council still wanted to keep the application alive. To do this, the council had to give its endorsement once more. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: County reaches deal spending more than $500,000 to meet shelter bylaw

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New Transition House

Northumberland County and the town of Cobourg reached a deal earlier this week that will allow the county to open its warming room at 310 Division Street. This In Their Words shares the open session where council finalized its direction. Most of the meeting was in closed session due to the legal nature of the information. The open session was short, just over five minutes. County council dropped its plan to appeal the Emergency Care Establishment bylaw. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: Port Hope politicians debate police amalgamation

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Port Hope police

The debate from Port Hope council over a letter from Cobourg regarding policing:

 

The Port Hope council discussed a letter from the Town of Cobourg proposing a potential merger or collaboration with their police services. Councillor Adam Pearson emphasized the community’s support for the local police and concerns about adding turmoil during significant municipal changes. Port Hope council made it clear it is not interested in amalgamating police services with Cobourg or Hamilton Township Tuesday night at a regular council meeting. However, it did not rule out exploring a police report from Northumberland County Council or reviewing the current services to find possible savings. As you will hear in this In Their Words, Port Hope is one of the safest communities in Canada. Continue Reading →

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In The Words: County politicians debate next steps to open shelter, plus approve $40,000 for hotel rooms

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Sign encampment

The debate at Northumberland County council:

The debate over spending $40,000 to house unsheltered people:

Once more, county staff were directed to negotiate a settlement over the outstanding issues related to Cobourg’s Emergency Care Establishment bylaw at a five-hour meeting on Oct. 29 . They were given five days to get it done. Following a series of deputations, multiple motions were presented in an effort to settle what the county should do to get its license from the town. Multiple factors were placing pressure on politicians to move forward. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan

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Alnwick-Haldimand Township town hall

Alnwick-Haldimand council debate:

Almost two years into its mandate, Alnwick-Haldimand council approved its strategic plan at a recent meeting. Most municipal councils in Northumberland County already have a strategic plan in place. A strategic plan is a guiding document. As you will hear in this debate, the CAO will explain how it will accompany every report and legislation the council passes until the end of its mandate. In Their Words is a feature that allows people to listen to what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: County grapples with town over license for portion of 310 Division Street to open

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The future of the 310 Division Street project is the centre of an ongoing debate between county and Cobourg politicians. Nights and days are becoming colder. The sale of the former Brookside property is a few weeks away, leaving the people living in the encampment with a precarious future. County politicians discussed what was next for the facility at its Oct. 16 regular council meeting, . Continue Reading →

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In Their Words: Northumberland County councillors debate the future of the encampment in Cobourg

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Northumberland County Council debate

The full debate:

This is an experiment. Most people listening to this show live busy lives. So much goes on that it is difficult to stay on top of what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. In this podcast, you will hear the actual debate from the September 18 county council meeting. It is straight out of the public meeting. Continue Reading →

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