Social Justice
Issues related to social injustices within the community
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Families in Northumberland left homeless study finds
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A surprising number of families in the community are homeless, according to experts. Consider This Live looks at the recently released homeless study for Northumberland County with the help of its authors and advocates, including Greenwood Coalition Community Director David Sheffield, Northumberland County Social Services Director Lisa Horne, Housing First Coordinator Kerri Kightly as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Consider This Live, Social Justice
Migrant workers heading home as coordinator discusses season
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Migrant Worker Coordinator Daniel Quesada talks about the past season, including challenges, issues and various programs, as temporary foreign workers head home after the agricultural season as part of Consider This Live on the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
Filed under: Consider This Live, Social Justice
Services for new Canadian delivered in Cobourg
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New Canadians Centre Cobourg Office Administrator Luz Ofelia Maya provided insights into the multitude of services provided to local immigrants by her and local volunteers during Consider This Live, as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Consider This Live, Social Justice
Orlando reminds local PFLAG group of its own struggles
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The tragic death of 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando is a somber reminder of the gurgling homophobia laying beneath the surface within society. Despite decades of legal victories and social transformation, there continues to be a segment of the population who are unaccepting of homosexuality, despite rebuffing any direct accusations. As the deadliest attack in American history, it sparked a massive response. Sadly, there are elements of events tying this to terrorism, distorting the hard truth: this was an attack aimed at the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) community. And, while some may wish to focus on the perpetrator’s affiliations with the Islamic State, his own father has clearly said he suspects it was triggered by the shooter witnessing two men kissing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Columns, Politics, Social Justice
Ghomeshi trial’s impact on local women and courts discussed
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Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Executive Director Sonya Vellenga talks about the impact of the Gian Ghomeshi trial on local women and courts on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
Filed under: Consider This Live, Social Justice
Ghomeshi trial affects women in Northumberland
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Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Executive Director Sonya Vellenga talks about the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi trial on women who have been assaulted in our region during Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Consider This Live, Community, Social Justice
Sally Ann Kettle Campaign vital to community
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The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is an annual fixture in Northumberland County as it raises money for its long list of services provided to the community. Dave Glover and I talk about its history and its importance to those in need during Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Consider This Live, Community, Social Justice
Northumberland County faces issues dealing with violence against women
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As part of Violence Against Women’s Month, Drive Time host Dave Glover has a candid conversation about the issue with community representatives Cobourg Police Chief Kai Liu, Candace Wilkins, second-year social service worker program student from Loyalist College, and Judith Smith-Torrie. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community Voices, Social Justice
Poverty activist share concerns about local healthcare cuts
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Northumberland Coalition Against Poverty (NCAP) representative Deb O’Connor talks about local issues surrounding welfare, child poverty and healthcare with Dave Glover and I on Consider This Live, as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →