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One year ago, Rebound Youth Services launched a new program for homeless youth called Nightstop. The volunteer-based program The post Youth Wellness Hub opens and Nightstop program continues as services expand for young people in Northumberland appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth Young adults want to stay in Trent H...

Tenant rights groups across Ontario are upset with the government over a series of changes to laws affecting The post Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Tenant’s rights eroding as province continues to hold online hearings, advocates say Chambers of Commerce call on all three levels of...

A recent study found that nearly one-third of Canadians expect this year’s holidays to be more stressful than The post Mental health expert suggests helpful strategies to deal with Christmas pressures and stress appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Local mental health experts offer life hacks for addressing stress and anxiety during holiday season Surviving the stress of Christmas and...

The Ontario government is proposing to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven. A new central agency will provide The post Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority raises questions over proposed amalgamation legislation Future of Ga...

Immigration is a hot topic these days. Changes to the system were announced in the recent federal budget. The post Changes in immigration policy affect country and Northumberland County, says expert appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Tories continue assault against new Canadians Help Centre prepares for possible repercussions of tariffs on Northumberland residents County CAO explains...

Earlier this week, the Alderville Band Council made a landmark decision. It may be one of the most The post Alderville band council takes historic step towards personhood for Rice Lake, says chief appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Na...

Nothing helps someone sick in the hospital more than having loved ones or friends giving the support they The post Northumberland Hills Hospital launches pilot program to include patient caregivers to support treatment appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges patient care at home while waiting to meet ongoing needs In Their Words: Hamilton...

There are those in Cobourg who will tell you it is the epicentre for those living rough. Then, some people argue the other municipalities in Northumberland County are not stepping up to do their fair share. That may no longer be true. Brighton Council has a Homelessness Task Force, and on today’s show, you will hear about its efforts to help people living on the streets. The chair of the task forc...

Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food banks in March this year alone. The final figures for 2025 are not in yet. Locally, the situation is mirrored. In this interview, with Meghan Flindall, Executive Director of the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, she will outline the increasing number of people using its services in Port Hope...

Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf delivered his 2026 budget, which includes a whopping 20.5 percent increase. It is the largest police budget increase in living memory. The police services board approved it unanimously, although board member Sean Graham was absent. It was sent to the town for approval. This increase is five times the target set by Cobourg’s mayor, utilizing his strong mayor pow...

The Northumberland County ambulance service celebrated its 10th Survivor’s Night recently. It is a chance for patients to connect with paramedics who saved their lives. Yet, at a recent Northumberland County council meeting, questions were raised about ambulance response times. One key area slowing down paramedics is the time it takes to drop off patients at local hospitals. This is called off-loa...

Users of the municipal water system in Grafton could be on the hook for a $17.5 million upgrade, according to a study presented to Alnwick Haldimand Township council recently. About 30 years ago, the township created a water system for the village. In this interview, Mayor John Logel says the aging system and future development in and around the village are putting pressure on the council to take...

In the face of an ongoing debate over the fate of people living on the margins in Cobourg, a former activist and artist has created an interactive installation on display in the downtown in hopes of increasing awareness and humanizing some of these individuals. Former Greenwood Coalition Executive Director David Sheffield recently launched the I Belong Here project. It combines oral history, art,...

Rural taxpayers in Northumberland County could be facing an 11 percent increase in policing costs next year. When it comes to oversight, the Cobourg and Port Hope police services garner a lot of attention, but the Northumberland OPP receives much less. In this interview, John Davison, the chair of the Northumberland OPP Detachment Board, will defend this increase. As a councillor for Hamilton Town...

Hamilton Township residents using the municipal water system will see a possible 60 per cent increase in rates by 2035. That means the base rate will rise to more than $100 a month for the average user. About 600 people on the system will get hit. This does not cover the more than $11 million needed to pay for new equipment and systems over the same period. In this interview, Hamilton Township CAO...

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. Howev...

The Port Hope Police Services Board and the Chief were asked to sharpen their pencils after the $8.4 million draft police budget was presented to council recently. In this interview, Port Hope Police Chief Tim Farquharson digs into the details of the budget. He explains why 80 percent of the budget is allocated to salaries and benefits, with another major chunk set aside for mandated provincial re...

Recently, temperatures in Northumberland County dropped into the single digits at night. A frost warning was issued earlier this week. For those living rough, it makes survival even tougher. Since August, the hub at 310 Division Street has been closed. It was one place where those living on the streets could find respite from the heat and cold. Since then, there is nowhere for them to go. Northumb...

The Rural Outreach Clinic in Colborne is open. That is a message the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland wants residents to understand clearly. It is booking appointments. But the hours are reduced as the health team settles some staffing issues. However, the future is less certain. Taryn Rennicks is executive director of Community Health Centres of Northumberland and co-chair of Ontario Health...

With everything going on in the world today, democracy can feel fragile. So, when Cramahe council recently discussed the voting process for the 2026 municipal election next fall, some residents became concerned. While the public is calling for in-person voting at polling stations on election day, the township will be using Internet and telephone voting. This is similar to the method used in the la...

Early in September, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie lost a critical leadership review with 57 percent support. She resigned and launched a leadership review. It is the third Liberal leadership race since 2020. Dorothy Noronha, the former Liberal candidate for Northumberland Peterborough South, was there. She ran for the party in the last election. In this interview, she will share her...

Since the amalgamation of the town of Port Hope and the former Hope Township in 2001, it has been a strained marriage. Taxes, services, and the urban versus rural tensions have fueled heated debates over the years. The ongoing battle over the handling of a low-level radioactive waste reserve fund used to compensate rural residents went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, only to be dismiss...

Labour Day has a long history in Canada. It was first declared in 1894 as a federal statutory holiday. But its roots can be traced back to multiple local demonstrations and celebrations decades earlier. Just under one-third of Canadian workers, or 5.3 million people, are represented by a union. Yet, this past Labour Day, the commemoration was concentrated in only a few cities like Toronto, Ottawa,...

Municipalities across Northumberland are already working hard to set budgets for 2026. For all the staff, it is a busy time. For residents, it is a time to keep an eye on what it all means for property taxes. With all the rising costs of groceries, gas, and other essentials, the pressure is on to keep any increases reasonable. Often, when cuts come, a favourite target are soft services like arts,...

Recently, the Ontario Bird Atlas completed a multi-year project counting all the various bird species that live and migrate through Northumberland County. The project is done by many volunteers who go to multiple pre-designated spots. Sometimes it is at the crack of dawn, and other times when birds are at their peak. The results are entered into a massive database, which is then compiled into a bo...