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During the municipal election, candidates and the public talked a lot about transparency and accountability. Northumberland County was recently recognized by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario for its leadership in this area. That’s right: the county. Its Performance Dashboard was featured in the 2026 Transparency Challenge. It is a virtual gallery showcasing innovative projects t...

Campbellford Memorial Hospital is on a roll. It just received honours for being one of Canada’s highest-rated hospitals on Google, based on reviews from patients, families, and visitors. It also made the news when Trent Hills council approved rezoning of its land for the new hospital and campus of care. On top of that, it announced a specialized care protocol for seniors experiencing delirium. In...

With the municipal election three weeks away, campaigns are pushing hard towards the finish line. It can be hard to remember that when voters elect a mayor, they also send a representative to Northumberland County Council. This interview is part two of an interview with County CAO Dan Borowec. This time, he is joined by Director of Finance and Treasurer Matthew Nitsch. Together, they will discuss...

There is an issue lurking in the dark corners of this municipal election. It’s the proposed Wesleyville Nuclear Power Generation project. Stop for a moment and think. The federal government is pushing power generation as part of its Build Canada Strong agenda. The Ontario government recognizes it as a project of national significance, and it has been referred to the Major Projects office. If it ge...

Five years ago, the Ontario government struck an agreement with the federal government to introduce $10/day daycare in The post Five years after $10/day childcare in Ontario Northumberland parents still struggle to find spaces appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: YMCA Northumberland CEO worries about future of daycare in Northumberland Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland Count...

This interview with Brighton mayoral candidate Brian Ostrander is very nostalgic. Many of the issues from the last The post Ostrander’s campaign issues in 2022 are similar, but the specifics are different in 2026 appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Physician recruitment, wastewater and taxes on the agenda for Ostrander Brian Ostrander seeks re-election for Brighton Mayor Brighton mayo...

Nearly 6,000 people were served by food banks in Northumberland, according to the county’s Feed Change Report. Almost The post County says status quo for Food4All warehouse following review as demand increases appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Food4All program under review by Northumberland County as officials explore a revamp Food4All continues to supply local food banks while prep...

Before casting a ballot on October 26, it is good to learn about candidates. It is even better The post Candidate Grogan’s platform from 2022 to compare to current run for mayor appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Summer Edition: A blast from the past with Port Hope Mayor from 2022 election Grogan covers a range of topics, including Wesleyville, affordable housing, and taxes Summer Ed...

After Labour Day, municipal election campaigns across Northumberland County will take off in earnest. Sometimes it helps to The post Summer Edition: A bit of nostalgia revisiting campaign interview with Cleveland from 2022 appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Cleveland provides his vision for Cobourg, addresses taxes, housing and leadership Summer Edition: A blast from the past with Po...

After Labour Day, municipal election campaigns across Northumberland County will take off in earnest. Sometimes it helps to The post Summer Edition: A blast from the past with Port Hope Mayor from 2022 election appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Hankivsky discusses engaging residents, businesses, plus housing and taxes Summer Edition: A bit of nostalgia revisiting campaign interview...

Most voters in the municipal election may not realize healthcare is on the ballot this October. Doctor recruitment is a critical issue. Finding a doctor or nurse practitioner can be a real challenge for those without. Municipal taxes fund recruitment. Each municipality in Northumberland County contributes to the doctor recruitment efforts. The Ontario Health Team Northumberland is one of many agen...

The summer is winding down. The kids go back to school in one week. That makes it a good time to reflect on some of the challenges facing those running for trustees on local school boards. In May, the Ontario government announced the Putting Student Achievement First Act. In this interview, you will hear the school board chairman talk about the legislation and potential changes. Since then, the bo...

Back in June, Port Hope’s Fire Chief received top honours from a provincial organization. The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association named Jason Williams the 2026 Fire Chief of the Year. It was a huge honour for him and for the municipality. His distinguished career spans decades, with him working mainly as an investigator for the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and in various other...

When we think of virtual reality, we often think of computer-based gaming. But in April, the Northumberland Manufacturers Association and nVenture launched a pilot program to use this technology to help hire workers. Many people leave a manufacturing job within 90 days. This is mainly because they don't understand what is expected once they are hired. This leads to high turnover in factory jobs, w...

Community safety is often an issue during municipal elections. Police performance elicits a range of responses. This is especially true these days. It is a particularly hot topic in Cobourg, but not exclusively. Port Hope police face many similar issues. Some of the rural municipalities also face challenges under the OPP. Budget time is always tense, igniting its own set of challenges. On today’s...

Just this week, the Ontario government said it is rethinking its support for a high-speed rail project after the federal government rejected its plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto. Eleven MPPs from eastern Ontario, including our own MPP David Piccini, released a statement questioning the Alto High-Speed Rail project. This interview revisits a conversation done in March with Trent Hill...

Earlier this week, arrests were made in the largest human trafficking case in the history of Halton Regional Police Service. Nine individuals were arrested and 85 criminal charges laid. It is a stark reminder of the exploitation taking place across Ontario, the country and the world. The accused are alleged to have used coercion, deception, manipulation, and psychological harm to maintain control...

Chad Valyear is a peer support worker and recovery advocate working in Northumberland. Back in May, he was the keynote speaker at the Come Together Northumberland event held at the Cobourg Community Centre. It was a major opportunity to bring a host of frontline agencies together and address many aspects of the county's social safety net. In this interview, he shares his personal journey from addi...

It is heralded as the World’s Largest Nuclear Power plant. It promises to create thousands of jobs and add billions to the provincial economy. So, when Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Port Hope signed a partnership agreement known as a Memorandum of Understanding in February, it set a process in motion. In this interview, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky set out what is included in this agreemen...

Back in January, 11 seniors went to the Northumberland Help Centre because they were facing homelessness. One of them is a 90-year-old woman. In this interview, Kim Lauder, executive director of the Help Centre, said at the time there was a 15 percent increase in the number of elderly people seeking assistance as they faced the possibility of becoming homeless. She said the situation in the county...

One week after the interview with Kim Lauder, executive director of the Help Centre, Northumberland County Warden Bob Crate came on the show to contradict her. He said that, on a scale of one to 10, the situation in which seniors face potential homelessness may be a four to six. Crate will talk about the state of seniors in the county, from affordable housing to unsheltered individuals. He will di...

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...