April 3, 2025

Northumberland County

Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group Canada Candy Company
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Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025
About $2.5 billion in goods and services cross the Canada-U.S. border daily, or nearly $1 trillion annually....
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president Farmer planting
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025
Agriculture is one of the top economic drivers in Northumberland County. There were 840 farms in Northumberland,...
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Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor Presqu'ile Park wetland
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Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor

Robert Washburn March 22, 2025
Brighton council set aside $100,000 in 2025 to create an environmental sustainability plan. The goal is to...
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In Their Words: Sump pumps place pressure on water treatment, says environmental manager in report to council sump 800x600
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In Their Words: Sump pumps place pressure on water treatment, says environmental manager in report to council

Robert Washburn March 21, 2025
The impact of sump pumps on the wastewater treatment plant in Cramahe Township places a considerable stress...
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County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials Tariffs
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County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials

Robert Washburn March 7, 2025
As the American tariffs come into effect and the economic fallout takes shape, the response by Northumberland...
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