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Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan

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Port Hope Police Chief Tim Farquharson

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On March 1, Port Hope got a new police chief. Tim Farquharson arrived from Peterborough, where he has spent 36 years in policing. In this interview, the chief will talk about his career as a young constable in Lakefield until he stepped down as deputy chief for the Peterborough Police. You will listen to his thoughts on the budget and other initiatives. Plus, he will give his plans for his first 100 days. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Police, Politics, Port Hope

Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset

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Sylvan Glen bridge

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Port Hope residents are facing a big tax increase this year, and not everyone is happy. Seniors, business people, farmers, and some councillors are upset. The 2023 budget means an estimated increase of $183 for urban residents and $226 for rural residents on average. Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will explain the reasons for this increase and the council’s decision. She will describe how inflation, interest rates, and the need to maintain the town’s infrastructure – things like roads, bridges, and other services – played into deliberations. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Politics, Port Hope

Old transit bus becomes new warming centre for Port Hope

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Buddy Bus

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Jordan Stevenson is a local Port Hope businessman. He is also an advocate for the homeless and affordable housing. An old city transit bus from Windsor arrived at his office on Hamilton Road. He is transforming the bus into a mobile warming centre. He named the project the Buddy Bus after his constant companion, a rescued dog. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Homelessness, Port Hope, Social Justice

Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer

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Coldest Night of the Year 2023

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The temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees this past week. It snowed, and it rained, as well. When sitting at home or in an office, it is easy to forget people are living unsheltered in these conditions. The Coldest Night of the Year is a walk held in Port Hope designed to raise money and remind us what it is like to be homeless, especially in the winter. Event director Phil Redford will explain what is happening this year as his group tries to raise money and awareness about struggling people. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Coldest Night of the Year, Community, Port Hope, Social Justice

Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles

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Fare Share workers sorting items

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Helen Donovan, the Chief Executive Officer of Fare Share, said in this interview there was a 61 percent increase over last year. A growing list of factors contributes to this surge. These include inflation, grocery prices, high cost of rent, and the number of people living in the community on fixed incomes. Christmas is a particularly rough time for those in need. So, the food bank is responding with numerous efforts. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Community, Food Bank, Port Hope, Social Justice

Lees keys in on taxes in the face of inflation, development, affordable housing and more

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Jeff Lees

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There is only one week left until the municipal election on October 24. Most municipalities have started voting already. This week is the last candidate for mayor for me to interview. Please remember I am only interviewing the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Municipal Election 2022, Municipal Election 2022, Politics, Port Hope

Hankivsky discusses engaging residents, businesses, plus housing and taxes

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Olena Hankivsky

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The countdown to the municipal election on October 24 continues with only two weeks left. And the number of candidates left to interview continues to shrink. Please remember I am only interviewing the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. As I have said before, there are just too many of them. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Municipal Election 2022, Municipal Election 2022, Politics, Port Hope

Red tape, taxes, housing and more on agenda for Carr

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Laurie Carr

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The countdown to the municipal election on October 24 continues with only two weeks left. And the number of candidates left to interview continues to shrink. Please remember I am only interviewing the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. As I have said before, there are just too many of them. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Municipal Election 2022, Municipal Election 2022, Politics, Port Hope

Grogan covers a range of topics, including Wesleyville, affordable housing, and taxes

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Angela Grogan

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This week the series of interviews with the mayoral candidates running for office across Northumberland County continues. I will not be interviewing deputy mayor or council candidates. There are just too many of them. However, you can go to the radio station’s website or the website for this show to find candidate information. This week is with Angela Grogan, who is running for mayor of Port Hope. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Municipal Election 2022, Municipal Election 2022, Politics, Port Hope