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The show: Part one: Finding help – Walk-in clinic and telemedicine The show: Part two: Getting help – Doctor recruitment The full interview: Parts one and two com Your toddler has a fever that does not seem to break. You are a senior who needs a prescription renewal to treat a chronic condition. Your cold […]

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1. Port Hope mayor gives an update as the walk-in clinic is in the final stages, preparing to open in July
2. Walk-in clinic re-opens following year of challenges to serve patients who don’t have a doctor
3. Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare

The Podcast: Cobourg council debated the future of the Cobourg Police force at a special meeting called by Mayor Lucas Cleveland Thursday. Its purpose was to discuss a motion to contact the Port Hope and Hamilton Township councils to see if they were interested in creating a single police service for the three municipalities. This […]

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1. In Their Words: Northumberland County councillors debate the future of the encampment in Cobourg
2. Police officers not only ones hurt by township council decision
3. Police associations herald single force for West Northumberland

The show: On September 30, the Alnwick-Haldimand Township council met to discuss the state of the Memorial Arena in Grafton. The ice rink’s pipes were failing, and the situation was grim. The council debated what to do. The choice was stark: either pay $50,000 for repairs on the system that may or may not fix […]

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1. Alnwick-Halidmand Mayor John Logel on the state of the Memorial Arena and its future
2. All options open as council seeks public input on future of Alnwick-Haldimand Memorial Arena
3. In Their Words: Northumberland County councillors debate the future of the encampment in Cobourg

The show: The state of the Memorial Arena in Grafton has been an issue for a long time. Over decades, many councils have dealt with the more than 75-year-old building and its infrastructure. The current Alnwick-Haldimand council inherited this legacy. In January, Mayor John Logel appeared on the show to discuss a survey to determine […]

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1. All options open as council seeks public input on future of Alnwick-Haldimand Memorial Arena
2. Everything from Grafton arena to housing considered in strategic planning, says mayor
3. AH council to seek a report at next meeting into the feasibility of Legion partnership to save aging arena

The show: The full interview with bonus material: On September 4, at a town committee meeting, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland floated the idea of separating from the county. Warden Brian Ostrander came on this show two weeks ago to respond to his idea. A lot has happened since then. In this interview, Cleveland will elaborate. […]

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1. Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County
2. In Their Words: Northumberland County councillors debate the future of the encampment in Cobourg
3. Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

The full debate: This is an experiment. Most people listening to this show live busy lives. So much goes on that it is difficult to stay on top of what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. In this podcast, you will hear the actual debate from the September 18 county council meeting. […]

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1. Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County
2. Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts
3. Cleveland provides his vision for Cobourg, addresses taxes, housing and leadership

The show: The full interview with bonus material: With fall fast approaching, the days grow cooler and nights even colder. For those living unsheltered across Northumberland County, things will become tougher. In this interview, a Brighton councillor is trying to get his municipality to prepare. Jeff Wheeldon wants the town to collaborate with the county […]

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1. Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County
2. Green candidate explains balance between saving jobs and fighting climate change
3. County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw

The show: The full interview with bonus material: More than 30 years ago, David Sheffield attended a potluck dinner at Green Wood Towers in Port Hope. The meal changed his life. He went on to create the Green Wood Coalition, a non-profit aimed at helping those who lived on the margins in the community. Slowly, […]

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1. Green Wood Coalition seeks people for conversations about pressing issues post-pandemic
2. Green Wood Coalition reaches out, but also searching for answers to opioid crisis
3. Coldest Night of the Year goes virtual for 2021, but the message about those in need remains the same

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a recent committee meeting of Cobourg council, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said Cobourg’s efforts to deal with the encampment on King Street were only dealing with the symptoms, but not the sickness. The sickness the mayor was referring to was Northumberland County’s efforts to address the situation. […]

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1. County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
2. Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw
3. Warden outlines what is in store for Northumberland county council in 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Nearly 30,000 Chinook Salmon migrate through the lower Ganaraska River in Port Hope to spawn upstream. It is one of the largest in Ontario. This magnificent display of nature attracts tourists and anglers from far and wide. However, the stretch from Corbett’s Dam to the mouth of […]

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1. Time to ban Salmon fishing along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
2. Suggestions regarding fishing on the Ganaraska River from a reader
3. To fish or not to fish, that is the question, says OFAH biologist

The show (full interview): International Overdose Awareness Day was last week. A tragic death caused by a drug overdose took place in Alderville recently. It was a reminder that no community is immune. First Nations people are seven times more likely to die of a drug overdose as compared to non-First Nations people, according to […]

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1. Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections
2. Alderville band council remove residents from property to keep community safe, says chief
3. The future of unmarked burials discovered in Alderville, plus a path toward an Indigenous police force

The show: The full interview: After a year of hard work and numerous challenges, the walk-in clinic in Port Hope re-opened with a soft launch earlier this month. As everyone slowly finds their sea legs, the clinic hopes to serve a growing population in Northumberland without doctors. In this early stage, the hours are irregular. […]

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1. Port Hope mayor gives an update as the walk-in clinic is in the final stages, preparing to open in July
2. Proposed walk-in clinic aiming to open in former Toronto Road location in Port Hope Nov. 1
3. New warden explains the ins and outs of a three-year budget for county

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Marsha Smoke is a quiet, humble individual who lives in Alderville. When you meet her, she is soft-spoken, listens intently, and chooses her words with great care. Marsha Smoke is also the new Southeast Regional Chief for the Anishinabek Nation. Northumberland is part of the area she […]

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1. Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events
2. Access to medical care and relations with the federal Conservatives are discussed with Alderville Chief
3. Alderville Chief attends historic Anishinabek Nation meeting where traditional election revived

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The harvest is in full swing. It is the time of year when we enjoy the bounty farmers provide annually. But at what cost? Three-quarters of farmers in Canada suffer from moderate to high stress. One in four contemplate suicide, according to a study done in 2021 […]

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1. Farmer’s mental health a priority for Northumberland Federation of Agriculture
2. Farmers cannot ignore mental health as local harvest continues, says Northumberland Federation of Agriculture reps
3. Drought hits crops hard, but food supply secure says Northumberland farmers

The show: Amid the pandemic in 2021, a group of farmers realized the toll it was taking on mental health. Besides the usual pressures of Mother Nature and fluctuating commodity prices, farmers faced increased isolation and a host of other challenges. Paul Burnham, Bruce Buttars, and the late Sid Atkinson came on this show to […]

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1. Farmers cannot ignore mental health as local harvest continues, says Northumberland Federation of Agriculture reps
2. Drought hits crops hard, but food supply secure says Northumberland farmers
3. Farmers face new struggles and mental health pressures as spring planting underway

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Young people stood inside Staples in Cobourg this week, showing off their talents. They are part of the Youth Entrepreneurship  Showcase, which displays the various businesses they ran over the summer. In this interview, you will learn about two programs the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland runs […]

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1. Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton
2. Young entrepreneurs talk about their summer entreprises
3. Young adults in Campbellford undertake unique study to determine future

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Several municipalities in Northumberland have implemented policies regarding public behaviour towards staff and politicians. A growing number of incidents has spawned this response, as some residents are becoming increasingly rude and belligerent. Meanwhile, members of the public argue they are frustrated by a lack of transparency and […]

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1. Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents
2. County launches new tool for taxpayers to keep an eye on its performance
3. Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief

The show: In the midst of a summer heat wave, it seems like a good time to take a break. This week on Consider This Northumberland, you will hear a favourite story. This story is about the Salsa kids. A group of 19 business students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute got some fantastic hands-on experience last […]

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1. CCI business students get first-hand experience creating retail-ready salsa for fundraiser
2. CCI students off to World’s Scholars Cup in Australia
3. Handling expectations key to helping kids cope with Christmas during pandemic, says local expert

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The demand for rental housing in Northumberland is apparent, as vacancy rates are barely one percent. So, it may be good news when a proposal to build four three-storey buildings in Colborne goes before the Social Services Committee next week. The proposal will see 60 affordable apartments […]

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1. Clarification: County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee
2. Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries to recruit skilled international workers here
3. County plans to create affordable housing specifically for workers if they promise to stay

The show: The full interview with bonus material: If you go into many retail outlets or any place that provides customer service, you will see signs warning people about rude behaviour. It appears some people forget their manners. At a recent Cramahe Township council meeting, staff and politicians grappled with bad behaviour. It is one […]

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1. Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts
2. County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
3. Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown businesses under the Be Walton program

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, images of the flooding in Toronto filled the news. A torrential rainstorm overwhelmed the sewer system, causing massive power outages, closing major roads, and costing millions to the city, businesses, and homeowners. It is also a vivid example of stormwater management, which is the […]

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1. Opponents get break on Cobourg stormwater fees, but others sectors make up for it
2. Record participation in survey and still time to give input into Cobourg 2024 budget, says deputy mayor
3. Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Business is down on the main street in Port Hope. Few people will argue this point, as Walton Street is undergoing a $6.5 million upgrade. The road is torn up. There is lots of heavy equipment and fencing. However, a new initiative is underway to draw people […]

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1. Walton Street construction underway as councillor explains what it means to Port Hope
2. Mayor says perfect storm hits as Port Hope council approved 6.9 percent increase for 2024 budget
3. Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

The show: The full interview with bonus material: About a year ago, Northumberland County created a Workforce Housing program. The idea was to build affordable housing to attract people to work in Northumberland. In a perfect world, these people would fill gaps in the local workforce and have an affordable home to move to. The […]

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1. County plans to create affordable housing specifically for workers if they promise to stay
2. Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter
3. Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, a progress report regarding the new homeless shelter at 310 Division Street was provided to Northumberland County Council. At its June meeting, the council also received an update on its affordable housing and homeless strategy. Rebecca Carman, associate director of housing and homelessness for Northumberland County, […]

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1. County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
2. County plans to create affordable housing specifically for workers if they promise to stay
3. Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Parents looking for childcare received big news recently. The county announced the creation of an additional 181 daycare spaces, which is significant given that more than 3,000 families are on waitlists. The new spaces will be in Port Hope, Warkworth, and the Northumberland Centre for Individual Studies […]

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1. County spending $1.5 million to support local daycare as operators struggle to stay open
2. Parents get a break as province announces $10 per day childcare, says county manager
3. YMCA Northumberland CEO worries about future of daycare in Northumberland

The show: The full interview with bonus material: This interview is about a group of 19 business students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute. They were in Molly Klintworth’s Grade 12 class. Together, with some help, they planned, developed, produced, and marketed their very own retail-ready salsa. Over three months, they worked with the Business and Entrepreneurship […]

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1. CCI students off to World’s Scholars Cup in Australia
2. Economic development working to attract, sustain and retain business in Cobourg, says manager
3. New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job

The show: The full interview with bonus material:   For more than two decades, Northumberland Hills Hospital has handed out scholarships to budding health professionals from the county. The prize is a $1,500 cheque. It may not seem like a lot. But when you are a student, every penny counts. Earlier this month, Hospital Board […]

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1. Trent Hills celebrates Pride month as anti-gay, anti-trans movement spreads in Ontario
2. Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community
3. Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg police Chief Paul VandeGraaf discusses the increased focus on the Dynamic Patrol and the Downtown Community Action Plan. He will look at the impact of these initiatives, what they mean to public safety and law enforcement, and the cost to taxpayers. He will address the concerns […]

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1. Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders
2. Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief
3. New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare

The show: The full interview with bonus material: So many people are struggling. Food bank use is up. We are reminded daily about the lack of affordable housing and homelessness. Drugs and the opioid crisis are serious concerns. While many organizations and institutions struggle with these problems, one agency tries to help them all. The […]

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1. Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland
2. YMCA Northumberland CEO worries about future of daycare in Northumberland
3. Northumberland United Way distributes critical dollars to agencies in need during pandemic

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Port Hope Council is spearheading an effort to create a walk-in clinic. It announced the plans last fall. The clinic was supposed to open before the end of 2023, but several challenges arose. It is still not open, but officials say the goal is sometime in July. […]

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1. Proposed walk-in clinic aiming to open in former Toronto Road location in Port Hope Nov. 1
2. Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland
3. Walton Street construction underway as councillor explains what it means to Port Hope

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For most of us, the pandemic is a memory. People have moved on. For the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, the pandemic continued to influence services and programs in 2023 up until today. In this interview with Dr. Natalie Bocking, the chief medical officer of […]

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1. Health unit recommends staying home, but for those who go out, here is some advice
2. Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain deep concerns for health unit as costs soar
3. Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, a group of young people played Dungeons & Dragons in a space behind a downtown ice cream shop. It was an informal, safe place for some LGBTQ2 youth to hang out. The pandemic hit, and the group was unable to gather. But the idea of […]

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1. Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland
2. Brighton joins with Peterborough group creating additional space for LGBTQ2+ youth and families
3. Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Pride Month is in full swing. Following a major event in downtown Cobourg with a parade, music, booths, and a sidewalk sale, Northumberland County is bursting at the seams with local Pride events. In this interview, you will hear from the Port Hope Rainbow Network. You will […]

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1. Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton
2. Trent Hills celebrates Pride month as anti-gay, anti-trans movement spreads in Ontario
3. Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It’s a startling fact. Nearly one in 10 people living in Northumberland County struggle to survive on a low income. According to officials, this isn’t just a statistic; it’s a pressing issue that demands our attention. These individuals, including seniors, those on employment insurance, disability payments, and […]

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1. Food insecurity impacts nearly 4,000 people in Northumberland County, according to health unit study
2. Northumberland farmers brace for increased costs as food prices rise for consumers
3. Rising numbers of people using food bank in face of inflation, gas prices, says CEO

The show: The full interview with bonus material: People move to Cobourg and Port Hope because they feel like they’re in the past when they drive around. The old town halls, grand mansions, and Victorian houses along the tree-lined streets are an attraction to many. However, many of these old buildings are being left empty, […]

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1. Port Hope house tour gets a makeover due to pandemic with a virtual event and walking tours
2. Cobourg council must decide on future of police station, says board chair
3. Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The recent loss of the Foodland grocery store in Colborne was a blow to the community. The parent company, Sobey’s, sent a letter to the municipality telling them it was not interested in building a new store. A major fire destroyed the building last May. As expected, […]

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1. Municipality, neighbours, and Community Care respond after Colborne grocery store fire
2. Warden outlines what is in store for Northumberland county council in 2023
3. Winning strategy, future plans discussed with new Cramahe mayor

The show: Local music historian Andy Sparling released an audio documentary about the Streamliners. They were a swing band taken from the ranks of aircraft maintenance trainees to become a touring band that traveled throughout the European front from 1944 to 1945. The band would be known as one of the best bands of the […]

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1. RCAF big band brought a bit of home to airmen during Second World War
2. Local historic swing band topic of a new book
3. New documentary will look at state of Canadian journalism industry

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Please be aware that the first segment of today’s show may cause distress to some people as it deals with sexual assault and violence against women. Thank you. About one in three women and one in 10 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. That is […]

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1. Domestic violence critical issue for Northumberland County
2. Rape culture and domestic violence discussed to raise awareness during prevention month
3. Safe interview room helps victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, says police

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A Canadian report released in March says 90 percent of women in trades will be harassed at least once in their careers. Women in skilled trades often don’t have proper equipment that fits or is comfortable. Washrooms on a construction site are frequently disgusting. Labour Minister David […]

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1. Incumbent Progressive Conservative candidate David Piccini addresses record
2. Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney
3. An extended interview with MPP David Piccini on key local and provincial issues

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It was not your usual official kickoff ceremony. The mayor, councillors, business leaders, residents, and others gathered on Walton Street earlier this week. Behind them, construction equipment and workers in hard hats were tearing up the road behind them. It is part of a major upgrade of […]

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1. Mayor says perfect storm hits as Port Hope council approved 6.9 percent increase for 2024 budget
2. Some optimism shines through despite gloom in Ontario Chamber report, says Port Hope CEO
3. Changes to Port Hope council’s procedural bylaws impacts public input, citizen voices

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A lot has changed at Horizons of Friendship in the past year. The non-government organization that serves Mexico and Central America experienced a major transition as a new executive director took over. Certainly, familiar programs supporting migrant workers are ongoing. So is the health promotion project in […]

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1. New executive director of Horizons of Friendship share passion and pride
2. Horizons of Friendship working to alleviate dire crisis caused by pandemic in Central America
3. Longtime executive director of Horizons of Friendship reflects on career helping others in Central America

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg council recently received a report from the Police Service Board outlining the current conditions of the station on King Street. Complete with numerous images of the deficiencies, it calls into question the viability of the historic Armoury Building as a suitable space. In this interview, Cobourg […]

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1. High-tech, innovative video surveillance system coming to Cobourg Police via Venture 13
2. Praise flows from council as Cobourg police chief presents annual report
3. Cobourg Police annual report delivers stats as many are up and some others dropped

The show: The full interview with bonus material: You will want to listen to today’s show if you care about your municipal taxes. The cost of policing is one of the largest expenses for municipalities in Northumberland County. It is one of the main drivers, but not the only one, behind a review underway at […]

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1. New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare
2. Unprecedented letter from Cobourg Police Board accuses two mayors of spreading misinformation
3. Deputy Warden Ostrander explains reasons for updating county-wide police study

The full interview: In the next two years, potentially 25,000 people living in Northumberland County could be without a doctor or some other form of primary care. That is a warning my guest delivered during this interview. Andrea Groff, Executive lead for the Ontario Health Team – Northumberland (OHT-N), says one-quarter of Ontarians will not […]

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1. Members of the new Ontario Health Team explain impact on health care in Northumberland
2. Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO
3. New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access

The full interview In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their lives. In 2004, after a lengthy battle, unions successfully lobbied the federal government to make corporations criminally liable for workplace deaths and injuries. This victory will be commemorated at the Day of Mourning event at Lucas Point Park […]

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1. Northumberland labour leader addresses impact of pandemic on local workers
2. Take a moment to remember those injured or killed on the job
3. Economic development working to attract, sustain and retain business in Cobourg, says manager

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Federation of University Women in Belleville is hosting a community event with Sally Armstrong on Saturday, April 27. She is an internationally renowned Canadian journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and human rights activist. She is often called the war correspondent for the world’s women. Armstrong has […]

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1. Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture
2. Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena
3. Port Hope resident Angela Grogan shares passion for significance of local Black History

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit voted to merge voluntarily recently. The Ontario government’s funding offer spurred them on, so the official request went in at the beginning of April. The pandemic response brought the role of public health units into […]

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1. Health unit recommends staying home, but for those who go out, here is some advice
2. Chief medical officer responds to critics and explains stance on overdose prevention
3. Drug strategy group dealing with opioid crisis returns at public meeting in Port Hope

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County and Cobourg are hammering away at a deal to operate an emergency shelter. Meanwhile, the town’s bylaws are now in place to regulate operations at local shelters, including Transition House and Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. County Warden […]

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1. Transition House moves to new facility as county approves $2.3 million purchase
2. County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
3. Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Port Hope closed its doors. It was a fixture in the town for 34 years. Its collection was one of the most extensive in the country, with a long list of items that captured glimpses of the history of […]

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1. Fire fighters museum chair looks to future as deadline approaches
2. Watching total solar eclipse an “awesome” experience, says local astronomy club member
3. New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new Community Services and Police Act came into effect on April 1. The irony of the date did not get past Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf. It was not an April Fool’s joke. The new legislation significantly overhauls how police are regulated. The last time this […]

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1. Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief
2. Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders
3. Calls for service down while drugs and violent crime rising: 2021 annual police report