Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander says there is a 50/50 chance no warming room will be offered by the county this winter.
In this interview, Ostrander says this is an option on the table. It will be debated at an emergency meeting to be held just under a month from now, on November 10.
County politicians ran out of time to have a debate over a possible location for a warming room. However, Ostrander said councillors ran out of time and agreed to hold a meeting to make a final decision.
Several options are being considered. Cobourg and Port Hope have made it clear they are not an option for hosting a warming room. Ostrander said if the county chooses not to host a warming room, it will be up to other organizations to step in and get local approval from respective councils.
In this interview, Ostrander outlines some options, costs, and other factors going into the November meeting.
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Originally aired: October 17, 2025
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