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March was a busy month for the Northumberland Land Trust. Two recent acquisitions were announced as the group The post Northumberland Land Trust adds two new properties to its inventory in March alone appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across count...

More than 100,000 people will suffer a stroke in a year, according to 2025 statistics from the Heart The post New stroke clinic brings patient care home to Northumberland Hills Hospital appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative...

All this week, a series of focus groups took place to collect experiences from people who face poverty The post Northumberland United Way meets with focus groups to determine strategic direction appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal Rebuilding the annual campaign to rebuild Northumberland is goal for United Way New Northumberland United W...

In March 1980, a massive flood from the Ganaraska River covered much of downtown Port Hope. It was The post If it is Spring in Northumberland, it is time for Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctu...

Something old; something new.   In this interview, you will meet Jordan Prosper, the new Chief Executive Officer The post Checking in after 90 days with Jordan Prosper at Community Care Northumberland appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches...

Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate is generally a pretty laid-back guy. But not in this interview. The Alto The post Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate and council refuse to buy in to strong mayor powers Details of a $110-million project bringing high-speed Internet to...

Garden Hill is a tiny hamlet north of Port Hope, nestled in a rural area and surrounded by The post Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development In Their Words: Garden Hill Dam to undergo environmental assessm...

Blue Dot Northumberland is an organization raising concerns over the proposed Wesleyville Nuclear Generation Station. The group believes The post County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville In Their Wor...

Earlier this week, Brighton council agreed to assign one member to the Northumberland Food Policy Council, starting next The post Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: In Their Words: Brighton council debates role on food sustainability group Brighton launches first speed camera on main road, firs...

It is heralded as the World’s Largest Nuclear Power plants. It promises to create thousands of jobs and The post Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before...

International Women’s Day is on Sunday, March 8. But on the Saturday, the day before, the Kawartha Sexual The post One to two percent of sexual assault cases end in conviction nationally and locally, says expert appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship Safe interview room he...

Cramahe Township residents are well aware of the 3.79 percent budget increase for 2026. For the average homeowner The post Cramahe Township mayor sheds light and provides analysis of details for 2026 budget appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Cramahe mayor vows to take on illegal cannabis grow-ops in township Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned ov...

Northumberland County and the local school boards are teaming up to present a free, morning-long event on February The post Community event honours Pink Shirt Day for parents and caregivers to help children prevent bullying appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Friday, February 20, 2026 PM Freedom Convoy Orange Shirt Day video upsets Alderville Chief Alderville Chief shares a unique per...

The Liberal government promised $10-a-day child care within five years nationwide. Come March 31, it will hit that The post County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager New daycare spaces open recently in three locatio...

A new clinic on the second floor of Northumberland Hills Hospital recently opened, providing enhanced care for babies The post Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Hospital officials outline strategic plan for healthcare and its impact on you New rural outreach clinic...

Municipalities across Northumberland are finalizing their 2026 budgets. Politicians struggle to meet their communities’ needs while balancing a The post Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner’s report on council...

If you are a resident of Alnwick-Haldimand Township, your taxes will be going up about four percent. At The post Resident won’t give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan In Their Words: Public gives input on Alnwick-Hald...

Residents across Northumberland are raising concerns about the county’s response to the number of seniors facing homelessness. They The post Seniors make up 40 percent of those living in county’s affordable housing stock, says director appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Northumbeland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness and need for affordable housing Help Centre se...

Last week, Kim Lauder, executive director of The Help Centre, called the rising number of seniors facing homelessness The post Northumbeland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness and need for affordable housing appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: National Housing Day draws attention to county’s efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness County council take...

The new Golden Plough Lodge passed its final construction inspection, as Northumberland County took possession earlier this week. The post County takes possession of new Golden Plough Lodge as project moves on to next steps appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Inside look into new Golden Plough Lodge’s final construction phase, hoping to open in June 2025 Friday January 23, 2026 County...

In the past two months, 11 seniors have come to the Northumberland Help Centre because they are facing The post Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County Loc...

For the past 12 years, the Coldest Night of the Year walk is held in Port Hope to The post Coldest Night of the Year back again, hoping to raise $60,000 appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Walkers hope to raise $50,000 during Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2025, says organizers Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer Coldest Night of...

A year ago, the county began handing over its recycling program to a provincial body called Circular Materials The post Major changes to county recycling program as provincial agency takes over responsibility appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: No changes to recycling program for residents, but big changes behind the scenes Time to sort yourself out around recycling, Phase 2 kicking i...

Half the people currently using Northumberland County’s emergency shelter are seniors. Christian Harvey, the interim executive director of The post Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Transition House has empty beds, but more needed to solve homeless crisis, says executive director Cobourg’s eme...

New federal legislation announced last week could deem femicide a first-degree murder offence. It also makes coercive control The post Women in Northumberland may benefit from proposed federal laws, says Cornerstone executive director appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director Violence against w...