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Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community

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Northumberland Hills Hospital Pride crosswalk and flag

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The celebrations associated with Pride Month are as diverse as the residents themselves. In this interview, the focus turns to two areas that may not be as high profile as others regarding Pride but are equally significant. The first interview is with two representatives from Northumberland Hills Hospital. It is flying a Pride flag and creating a rainbow crosswalk at its main entrance. You will find out the significance of those two initiatives. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Politics, Social Justice

Brighton joins with Peterborough group creating additional space for LGBTQ2+ youth and families

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BRIGHTON PRIDE BENCH

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In the past few years, Brighton has joined many municipalities in celebrating Pride Month. It raises a Pride Flag like the others. It has created a Rainbow crosswalk like many others. There is even a Pride Walk put on by a local church. But this is the first year time it has organized a Pride Day event. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Brighton, Community, LGBTQ2+, Social Justice

Affordable housing top of mind for residents as county seeks public input on strategic plan

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Habitat for Humanity

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The number of complex issues facing Northumberland County staff and politicians is enormous. Affordable housing, a viable workforce, economic support for businesses, tourism, agriculture, homelessness, Internet connectivity, and so on. In this interview, you will hear from Dan Borowec, director of Economic Development, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, and Kate Campbell, director of Communications. They will share what people have been saying about these significant issues as the county reaches out to get the public’s opinion. It will also give insight into a host of things you may think you know about and much more you don’t. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice

Trent Hills celebrates Pride month as anti-gay, anti-trans movement spreads in Ontario

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Trent Hills Pride Pet Parade

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The Durham District School Board banned spectators from its next two meetings due to safety concerns earlier this week. Members of the audience were ejected after making homophobic, transphobic, and hateful comments, according to trustees. It is one of several examples of anti-gay and anti-trans demonstrations across Ontario. Norwich Township and the city of Windsor were also in the news this past week. It all centres around Pride Month, which starts in June. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice, Trent Hills

Here is a chance to have a greater say in how Cobourg is run, says deputy mayor

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Victoria Hall

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People have said local governments should be run like a business for many years. It should be efficient and cost-effective. And taxpayers should be treated like clients or customers, ensuring excellent service and accountability. Then ask anyone who has gone before a local council as a delegation to ask for something. You get 10 minutes to speak. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Community, Democracy, Politics, Social Justice

New executive director of Horizons of Friendship share passion and pride

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Rodrigo Konigs

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From humble beginnings in Guadalajara, Mexico, to the new executive director for Horizons of Friendship in Cobourg, Rodrigo Konigs is excited to lead this non-government organization based in Northumberland County. In this interview, he will share his life story and passion for helping others. Plus, he will give an insight into what he thinks is in store for the future. Originally aired: April 21. 2023 Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Horizons of Friendship, Northumberland County, Social Justice

Port Hope woman shares life experience of drug use and recovery, plus advocacy and activism

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Angela Smoke

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Over the past few weeks, the opioid crisis emerged as a central topic of public debate. Advocates and supporters of people with addictions often urge politicians and bureaucrats to include consultations with people with lived experience. That term, lived experience, means different things to people. It is also a perspective that many don’t understand. What is it like to live with or be recovering from an addiction? Continue Reading →

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Chief medical officer responds to critics and explains stance on overdose prevention

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Naloxone

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Five people died of drug overdoses last month. That is according to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. In 2021, 28 people died. That is more than double what it was only two years ago. Northumberland County has more suspected cases of drug overdoses than anywhere else in the health unit’s coverage area. Continue Reading →

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Sleeping cabins put on hold as Cobourg council to offer land to county for affordable housing

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Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective

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The Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective was before the Cobourg council earlier this week. Politicians were deciding what to do next. Staff recommended two alternatives: reject it or go forward with the proposal to put 12 units next to the Memorial Arena on Furnace Street. After politicians presented their positions, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty offered a third choice. Declare the land surplus and offer it to Northumberland County as a site for an affordable housing project. Continue Reading →

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Town staff explain decision to support Balder rental development after affordable units questioned

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Balder building

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A new rental unit built in Cobourg promised to provide affordable housing. The developer, Balder Corporation, constructed 71 units at the corner of William Street and University Avenue. It received a $15 million loan from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation or CMHC. For this, it would provide 15 affordable units. It also received support from the Cobourg council from its Community Improvement Program or CIP. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Housing, Politics, Social Justice