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The Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes won an important settlement recently. Alderville is part of the Anishinaabe Nation. A treaty signed in 1850 was not honoured. The breach involved freezing annual treaty payments at $4 per person for 150 years. As a result, a settlement of $126 billion is to be paid within six months. Continue Reading →
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A request to spend $45,000 to create a county-wide doctor recruitment strategy in partnership with the Ontario Health Team Northumberland was sent back for further consideration at the county council meeting on Aug. 14. Council was asked to enter into a shared project to develop a single physician recruitment plan following a presentation in July from the Ontario Health Team Northumberland. However, none of the politicians at the county council meeting supported the request. Instead, it was sent back to the Community Health Committee for reconsideration. Continue Reading →
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Young people stood inside Staples in Cobourg this week, showing off their talents. They are part of the Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, which displays the various businesses they ran over the summer. In this interview, you will learn about two programs the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland runs for young people. The first is the Summer Company, which gives micro-grants to high school and university students. Plus, you will discover the My Future My Career program, where children ages eight to 14 can get up to $500 to create their own business. Continue Reading →
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A new incentive program for attracting nurse practitioners will be included in the 2025 budget deliberations, Brighton council decided on Aug 12. The nurse practitioners will be paid $5,000 each year to sign a service agreement for a minimum of two years to a maximum of five years. This is to help meet the needs of local people without doctors. This is in addition to the $100,000 the town offers doctors who come to Brighton for at least five years. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced university education. They can assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor various health problems. Doctors provide specialized care, perform surgeries, and require extensive training and education. Continue Reading →
The future of the YMCA continues to hang in the balance as some Brighton councilllors expressed concerns about the cost during its meeting on Aug. 12. Town staff will negotiate the terms of a deal and present it to politicians at the town’s next meeting in September. The current lease agreement for space at 170 Main Street expired in October 2023. The YMCA is paying about $5,000 a month in rent. Continue Reading →
A grant application for money to move forward with a new wastewater treatment project was rejected by the Ontario government, but the mayor vowed to press on despite the disappointment, Brighton council was told on Aug. 12. Speaking from a prepared statement, Mayor Brian Ostrander said the municipality was unsuccessful in its application to the Ontario Housing-Enabling Waster Systems Fund. The multi-phase project is estimated to cost a total of $41 million. The town hoped the provincial government would pay just over 70 percent of the cost. Continue Reading →
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Several municipalities in Northumberland have implemented policies regarding public behaviour towards staff and politicians. A growing number of incidents has spawned this response, as some residents are becoming increasingly rude and belligerent. Meanwhile, members of the public argue they are frustrated by a lack of transparency and consultation. In this interview, the issue of public decorum is front and centre. David Dawson, Chief Administration Officer of Alnwick-Haldimand, sent out a public reminder to residents about its Zero Tolerance policy after an incident. Continue Reading →
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In the midst of a summer heat wave, it seems like a good time to take a break. This week on Consider This Northumberland, you will hear a favourite story. This story is about the Salsa kids. A group of 19 business students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute got some fantastic hands-on experience last semester. The class planned, developed, produced, and marketed their own retail-ready salsa. Continue Reading →
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By Robert Washburn
Northumberland County praised a decision by Cobourg council to not seek a formal agreement over the proposed new emergency shelter for 310 Division Street Thursday. Lisa Horne, Northumberland County Director of Community and Social Services, said in a prepared statement the county is looking forward to further cooperation. “The ongoing collaboration between local government and community agencies to deliver these vital services reflects our shared commitment to the well-being of our community and ensuring high-quality care for vulnerable community members,” she said. Cobourg council unanimously decided not to enter into a formal agreement with Northumberland County regarding a proposed new emergency shelter at 310 Division Street at a special council meeting Wednesday. Instead, it will rely on its existing Emergency Care Establishment bylaw to regulate the new facility. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
A group of residents fighting stormwater fees gave a mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s announcement regarding billing earlier this week. Colline Bell, a spokesperson for the group, said property owners are generally optimistic about changes to lower fees for cemeteries and agricultural lands. She also approved of changes for residential properties. “There is a more reasonable first-step approach for residential properties considering overall property size and attributes,” she said. The town sent a public notice on July 29 announcing potential changes to stormwater management billing. Continue Reading →