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This year, Northumberland Hills Hospital had a $1.1 million surplus. It was slightly more than the previous year’s The post Northumberland Hills Hospital officials explain how year ends with $1.1 million surplus appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Pandemic created challenges and opportunities over the past year, says hospital board chairperson It’s no mystery where Northumberland Coun...

Finding a doctor is no easy task – not in Northumberland, not in Ontario, and not in Canada. It is easy for officials to say this. But if you don’t have a doctor, it is little solace. Recently, the Ontario Health Team Northumberland – the oil in the gears of the local healthcare machine – marked a critical moment. It said all the people who had registered with Health Care Connect before Jan. 1, 20...

Transition House at 310 Division Street underwent major changes in 2025. For a year now, it has been a high-barrier model, operating at capacity almost every day. Last winter, the county operated a warming room at its main building. Then, there was a number of new projects starting up or finishing. It was a busy year. In the face of all this, 1,300 households are on a waitlist for subsidized housi...

Last week, the seven First Nations of the Williams Treaty became partners with Ontario Power Generation. Together, they want to build a new Small Modular Nuclear Reactor at Darlington. The federal and provincial governments are providing loan guarantees of up to $700 million to help finance one of the four small reactors scheduled to be built. In this interview, you will hear from Alderville Chief...

The draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, released on May 20, created a firestorm over its recommendations. In particular, references to the use of parks by unsheltered people and to the availability of syringe disposal boxes in parks were among several controversial suggestions. Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland released a statement in response to the public outcry, saying enough is enough. In it,...

On June 9, Alnwick Haldimand Township announced it was closing its offices to walk-in traffic following serious threats, acts of intimidation, and harassment directed at senior staff. There were allegations of staff being targeted on social media, by email, and through comments on the municipal website. The offices were reopened Wednesday, three weeks after the closure. In this interview with town...

I knew Mark Nasmith when he was a kid growing up in Grafton. His mother, Cecilia, and I The post Former Grafton resident authors book to help military, police and first responders facing mental health challenges appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Cobourg Police officers getting special training to better help troubled veterans Inside look at the county and mental health association’s...

Several major initiatives were advanced during a recent meeting of the Union of Ontario Indians in Thunder Bay, The post Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5 Alderville First Nation Chief seeks consultations on federal “natio...

Port Hope’s Fire Chief just received top honours from a provincial organization. The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers The post Port Hope Fire Chief talks about winning provincial honours, his life and his career appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Thursday, June 4, 2026 Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief Retired Cobour...

A group of seniors volunteered to become the film crew for a horror movie called The Rug. Sounds The post Seniors helping with horror film subject of documentary at special event for older adults appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture Major changes to county recycling program as provincial a...

Renovations to the Memorial Arena in Grafton are underway. Following months of controversy and intense debate, the 76-year-old The post Councillor explains controversial arena decision, integrity commission change appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: In Their Words: New ice pad approved for Grafton arena Alnwick-Haldimand takes steps to move forward on the future of Memorial Arena afte...

Northumberland County farmers are facing skyrocketing diesel fuel prices. The cost of fertilizer is off the charts. Labour The post Local farmers face increased international pressures from events beyond control as planting season begins appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Local farmers facing many challenges locally, provincially, and federally in 2024, NFA president says Northumberl...

Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf is officially scheduled to step down on Friday, May 22. This is his The post Retired Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf reviews career and performance in final interview appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026 Cobourg’s Police Chief to retire Co...

University and college students are home on summer break. High school and elementary school will soon be letting The post Many students creating their own business as an alternative to traditional summer jobs, experts say appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Lots of summer jobs available, according to employment experts from Watton Employment Services Young entrepreneurs from across co...

You may not believe this, but according to local experts, there are summer jobs out there. Lots of The post Lots of summer jobs available, according to employment experts from Watton Employment Services appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Summer jobs and the Supreme Court of Canada are hot topics Waterfront comes to life as Cobourg beach opens for summer, pop-up food vendors approved...

Northumberland County recently welcomed a new physician, Dr. Roshion Sabeeha Ishaque. She started in early March. In this The post New family physician comes to Northumberland as recruitment effort pays off six months after launch, says official appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Ontario Health Team leaders discuss major changes to doctor recruitment in Northumberland County In Their...

It is called the Putting Student Achievement First Act. Otherwise, it is known as Bill 101. It will The post Public school board chair defends role of trustees as provincial government proposes major changes appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: School board chair will explain new strategic plan and its impact on kids in classrooms Preparations are nearly ready as announcement about sch...

Earlier this week, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority downgraded water-level warnings for Rice Lake. There was lots of rain in April. There was so much that Environment Canada issued some warnings for our area. A total of 81.3 mm fell during the entire month. Just last week, a flood watch was extended for the Rice Lake Shoreline. So, what’s going on? In this interview, Ganaraska Region Co...

Spring is a time of warmer weather, birds singing once more, and flowers pushing up tiny green shoots as the sun shines and wakes up our world. It is also a time when people complain about the crater-sized potholes that nearly break an axle. It is also the start of road construction season with its delays and detours. In this interview, Denise Marshall, director of public works for Northumberland...

Girls as young as 11-years old are being recruited into sex work by human traffickers. Northumberland is particularly The post Young girls in Northumberland vulnerable to human trafficking due to 401 corridor, says expert appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Fighting human trafficking in Northumberland through community initiative, says police Public and professionals invited to share...

There are more than 10 organizations in Northumberland County that support farmers and promote buying local food. There The post IncrEdible Trent Hills provides diverse opportunities to learn and experience local food appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Trent Hills Pride to offer seminars to promote inclusivity Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre partners with Trent Hills Fa...

Just about everyone has a story to tell when seeking or using mental health, healthcare, justice, or addiction The post Public and professionals invited to share stories related to healthcare, mental health, addiction services in Northumberland appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Peterborough group offer affordable mental health services for Northumberland starting next week Peer supp...

Chad Valyear is a peer support worker and recovery advocate working in Northumberland. He is the keynote speaker The post Peer support worker and recovery advocate shares personal story to help youth and others in Northumberland appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Inside look at the county and mental health association’s collaboration to provide supportive housing in Campbellford Port...

When thinking about equity, diversity, and inclusion policies, they are often associated with addressing issues related to race, The post Port Hope seeks equity and inclusion through new policy, says councillors appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: In Their Words: Port Hope council approved new diversity, equity and inclusion policy Diversity initiative launched by town hoping to make...

Virtual reality is often associated with gaming. But a partnership between the Northumberland Manufacturers Association and nVenture has The post New pilot uses virtual reality to help manufacturers hire and keep employees appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group The precarious world of temporary wo...