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Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation

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Northumberland Labour Council President Dan Tobin

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In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their lives. In 2004, after a lengthy battle, unions successfully lobbied the federal government to make corporations criminally liable for workplace deaths and injuries. This victory will be commemorated at the Day of Mourning event at Lucas Point Park in Cobourg this Sunday. While people still die on the job and more people are injured, it is not all bad news. In this interview with Dan Tobin, president of the Northumberland Labour Council, he will discuss the staggering numbers but also some of the good news surrounding occupational safety in the workplace. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Northumberland, Northumberland Labour Council, Politics, Social Justice

County sells recycling plant to Emterra Environmental as producers take over recycling

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MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY

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Northumberland County Council recently inked a deal to sell the Materials Recovery Facility or MRF, as it is also known, for an undisclosed amount. A major corporation, Emterra Environmental, is hoping to buy it. Emterra runs recycling operations across Canada and the United States. Two county representatives, Adam McCue, associated director of operation for public works, and Jennifer Moore, the CAO, will tell us what this means for curbside pickup and the plant’s future. Originally aired: April 14, 2023 Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Environment, Northumberland, Politics

Strategic plan for local health aims to improve system across the board, says co-chair

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Adrienne Bell Smith

 

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In the spring of last year, the Ontario Health Team – Northumberland launched a strategic planning process. This is the group made up of all the healthcare providers from across the county. From hospitals to long-term care, from family physicians to mental health workers, this group is trying to reform the local system. The results of this consultation with the public and those within health care was the basis for the plan. It was released just before Christmas. Continue Reading →

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Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director

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Nancy Johnston, executive director of Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre

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Fifty-two women in Ontario were killed by a spouse or partner over the last year. On average, that is one woman per week. It is a shocking statistic. The danger to women in abusive situations has grown since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. And while measures related to the pandemic have changed, the increases in violence against women have not. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Day of Remembrance, Northumberland, Social Justice, women abuse