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<p>March was a busy month for the Northumberland Land Trust. Two recent acquisitions were announced as the group</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-land-trust-adds-two-new-properties-to-its-inventory-in-march-alone/">Northumberland Land Trust adds two new properties to its inventory in March alone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-land-trust-acquires-island-in-rare-stewardship-opportunity/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity">Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-land-trust-dedicated-to-preserving-natural-areas-across-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county">Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/the-northumberland-land-trust-acquires-largest-property-yet/" rel="bookmark" title="The Northumberland Land Trust acquires largest property yet">The Northumberland Land Trust acquires largest property yet</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>More than 100,000 people will suffer a stroke in a year, according to 2025 statistics from the Heart</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-stroke-clinic-brings-patient-care-home-to-northumberland-hills-hospital/">New stroke clinic brings patient care home to Northumberland Hills Hospital</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-newborn-clinic-aims-to-serve-mothers-and-babies-especially-those-without-a-family-doctor/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor">Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-rural-outreach-clinic-marks-collaborative-efforts-by-municipality-and-health-team-to-increase-access/" rel="bookmark" title="New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access">New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/fundraiser-for-port-hope-walk-in-clinic-will-add-nurse-practitioner-plus-update-for-council/" rel="bookmark" title="Fundraiser for Port Hope walk-in clinic will add nurse practitioner, plus update for council">Fundraiser for Port Hope walk-in clinic will add nurse practitioner, plus update for council</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>All this week, a series of focus groups took place to collect experiences from people who face poverty</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-united-way-meets-with-focus-groups-to-determine-strategic-direction/">Northumberland United Way meets with focus groups to determine strategic direction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/united-way-northumberland-nears-fundraising-goal/" rel="bookmark" title="United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal">United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/rebuilding-the-annual-campaign-to-rebuild-northumberland-is-goal-for-united-way/" rel="bookmark" title="Rebuilding the annual campaign to rebuild Northumberland is goal for United Way">Rebuilding the annual campaign to rebuild Northumberland is goal for United Way</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-northumberland-united-way-executive-director-checks-in-to-share-first-six-months-on-the-job/" rel="bookmark" title="New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job">New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>In March 1980, a massive flood from the Ganaraska River covered much of downtown Port Hope. It was</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/if-it-is-spring-in-northumberland-it-is-time-for-float-your-fanny-down-the-ganny/">If it is Spring in Northumberland, it is time for Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-council-seeks-to-revamp-its-community-grants-program-to-align-with-strategic-goals/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals">Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/biologist-offer-insight-into-challenges-and-pluses-to-fishing-sanctuary-on-ganaraska-river/" rel="bookmark" title="Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River">Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/two-members-of-garden-hill-group-outline-recent-concerns-over-subdivision-and-adjacent-dam/" rel="bookmark" title="Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam">Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Something old; something new. In this interview, you will meet Jordan Prosper, the new Chief Executive Officer</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/checking-in-after-90-days-with-jordan-prosper-at-community-care-northumberland/">Checking in after 90 days with Jordan Prosper at Community Care Northumberland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hopes-new-police-chief-an-innovator-leader-and-working-on-his-first-100-days-plan/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan">Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-on-track-to-meet-daycare-goals-as-milestone-approaches-for-10-a-day-federal-program/" rel="bookmark" title="County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program">County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-newborn-clinic-aims-to-serve-mothers-and-babies-especially-those-without-a-family-doctor/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor">Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate is generally a pretty laid-back guy. But not in this interview. The Alto</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-mayor-angry-over-high-speed-rail-proposed-route-through-major-swath-of-municipality/">Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-mayor-bob-crate-and-council-refuse-to-buy-in-to-strong-mayor-powers/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate and council refuse to buy in to strong mayor powers">Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate and council refuse to buy in to strong mayor powers</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/details-of-a-110-million-project-bringing-high-speed-internet-to-rural-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="Details of a $110-million project bringing high-speed Internet to rural Northumberland">Details of a $110-million project bringing high-speed Internet to rural Northumberland</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-pride-to-offer-seminars-to-promote-inclusivity/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills Pride to offer seminars to promote inclusivity">Trent Hills Pride to offer seminars to promote inclusivity</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Garden Hill is a tiny hamlet north of Port Hope, nestled in a rural area and surrounded by</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/two-members-of-garden-hill-group-outline-recent-concerns-over-subdivision-and-adjacent-dam/">Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-garden-hill-delegation-raises-concerns-over-proposed-ganaraska-road-development/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development">In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-garden-hill-dam-to-undergo-environmental-assessment-to-determine-future/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Garden Hill Dam to undergo environmental assessment to determine future">In Their Words: Garden Hill Dam to undergo environmental assessment to determine future</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/future-of-garden-hill-dam-debated-as-municipal-council-asked-for-financial-support/" rel="bookmark" title="Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support">Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Blue Dot Northumberland is an organization raising concerns over the proposed Wesleyville Nuclear Generation Station. The group believes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-environmental-group-raises-concerns-over-proposed-nuclear-generation-station-for-wesleyville/">County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-outlines-recent-memorandum-signed-for-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-wesleyville/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville">Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-ontario-clean-alliance-makes-its-case-before-port-hope-council/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council">In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/nuclear-discovery-centre-in-port-hope-opens-to-educate-regarding-wesleyville-project/" rel="bookmark" title="Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project">Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Earlier this week, Brighton council agreed to assign one member to the Northumberland Food Policy Council, starting next</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/councillor-wants-all-northumberland-municipalities-to-appoint-reps-starting-with-brighton/">Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-brighton-council-debates-role-on-food-sustainability-group/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Brighton council debates role on food sustainability group">In Their Words: Brighton council debates role on food sustainability group</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-launches-first-speed-camera-on-main-road-first-in-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton launches first speed camera on main road, first in Northumberland County">Brighton launches first speed camera on main road, first in Northumberland County</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-homelessness-task-force-collaborating-with-community-to-address-issues-as-winter-is-coming-says-chair/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair">Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>It is heralded as the World’s Largest Nuclear Power plants. It promises to create thousands of jobs and</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-outlines-recent-memorandum-signed-for-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-wesleyville/">Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/nuclear-discovery-centre-in-port-hope-opens-to-educate-regarding-wesleyville-project/" rel="bookmark" title="Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project">Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-ontario-clean-alliance-makes-its-case-before-port-hope-council/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council">In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-gives-some-details-surrounding-massive-land-deal-to-acquire-wesleyville/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor gives some details surrounding massive land deal to acquire Wesleyville">Port Hope mayor gives some details surrounding massive land deal to acquire Wesleyville</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>International Women’s Day is on Sunday, March 8. But on the Saturday, the day before, the Kawartha Sexual</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/one-to-two-percent-of-sexual-assault-cases-end-in-conviction-nationally-and-locally-says-expert/">One to two percent of sexual assault cases end in conviction nationally and locally, says expert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/tuesday-february-3-2026/" rel="bookmark" title="Tuesday, February 3, 2026">Tuesday, February 3, 2026</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/transitioning-back-into-the-northumberland-community-after-leaving-an-abusive-relationship/" rel="bookmark" title="Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship">Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/safe-interview-room-helps-victims-of-domestic-violence-rape-and-sexual-assault-says-police/" rel="bookmark" title="Safe interview room helps victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, says police">Safe interview room helps victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, says police</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Cramahe Township residents are well aware of the 3.79 percent budget increase for 2026. For the average homeowner</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/cramahe-township-mayor-sheds-light-and-provides-analysis-of-details-for-2026-budget/">Cramahe Township mayor sheds light and provides analysis of details for 2026 budget</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cramahe-mayor-vows-to-take-on-illegal-cannabis-grow-ops-in-township/" rel="bookmark" title="Cramahe mayor vows to take on illegal cannabis grow-ops in township">Cramahe mayor vows to take on illegal cannabis grow-ops in township</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cramahe-township-mayor-defends-status-quo-while-some-residents-concerned-over-lack-of-in-person-voting/" rel="bookmark" title="Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting">Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-cramahe-township-cuts-animal-control-contribution-by-half-as-part-of-a-3-79-percent-tax-increase-for-2026/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Cramahe Township cuts animal control contribution by half, as part of a 3.79 percent tax increase for 2026">In Their Words: Cramahe Township cuts animal control contribution by half, as part of a 3.79 percent tax increase for 2026</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Northumberland County and the local school boards are teaming up to present a free, morning-long event on February</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/community-event-honours-pink-shirt-day-for-parents-and-caregivers-to-help-children-prevent-bullying/">Community event honours Pink Shirt Day for parents and caregivers to help children prevent bullying</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/friday-february-20-2026-pm/" rel="bookmark" title="Friday, February 20, 2026 PM">Friday, February 20, 2026 PM</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/freedom-convoy-orange-shirt-day-video-upsets-alderville-chief/" rel="bookmark" title="Freedom Convoy Orange Shirt Day video upsets Alderville Chief">Freedom Convoy Orange Shirt Day video upsets Alderville Chief</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-shares-a-unique-perspective-on-orange-shirt-day-2023/" rel="bookmark" title="Alderville Chief shares a unique perspective on Orange Shirt Day 2023">Alderville Chief shares a unique perspective on Orange Shirt Day 2023</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The Liberal government promised $10-a-day child care within five years nationwide. Come March 31, it will hit that</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-on-track-to-meet-daycare-goals-as-milestone-approaches-for-10-a-day-federal-program/">County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/parents-get-daycare-relief-as-northumberland-county-adds-181-new-spaces-says-manager/" rel="bookmark" title="Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager">Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-daycare-spaces-open-recently-in-three-locations-across-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="New daycare spaces open recently in three locations across Northumberland County">New daycare spaces open recently in three locations across Northumberland County</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-early-years-program-launches-next-month-across-county/" rel="bookmark" title="New early years program launches next month across county">New early years program launches next month across county</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>A new clinic on the second floor of Northumberland Hills Hospital recently opened, providing enhanced care for babies</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-newborn-clinic-aims-to-serve-mothers-and-babies-especially-those-without-a-family-doctor/">Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/hospital-officials-outline-strategic-plan-for-healthcare-and-its-impact-on-you/" rel="bookmark" title="Hospital officials outline strategic plan for healthcare and its impact on you">Hospital officials outline strategic plan for healthcare and its impact on you</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-rural-outreach-clinic-marks-collaborative-efforts-by-municipality-and-health-team-to-increase-access/" rel="bookmark" title="New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access">New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-covid-19-outbreaks-part-of-cold-and-flu-season-says-ceo/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO">Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Municipalities across Northumberland are finalizing their 2026 budgets. Politicians struggle to meet their communities’ needs while balancing a</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/township-budget-is-an-example-of-budget-challenges-across-county/">Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/farmers-roads-and-development-high-on-the-list-of-concerns-for-logel/" rel="bookmark" title="Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel">Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/logel-reviews-recent-integrity-commissioners-report-on-council-staff-and-residents-relations/" rel="bookmark" title="Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner’s report on council, staff and residents’ relations">Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner’s report on council, staff and residents’ relations</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/resident-wont-give-up-being-watchdog-after-council-approves-budget-despite-concerns-raised/" rel="bookmark" title="Resident won’t give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised">Resident won’t give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>If you are a resident of Alnwick-Haldimand Township, your taxes will be going up about four percent. At</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/resident-wont-give-up-being-watchdog-after-council-approves-budget-despite-concerns-raised/">Resident won’t give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/13579-2/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan">In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-public-gives-input-on-alnwick-haldimand-2026-budget-along-with-new-reports/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Public gives input on Alnwick-Haldimand 2026 budget, along with new reports">In Their Words: Public gives input on Alnwick-Haldimand 2026 budget, along with new reports</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-new-ice-pad-approved-for-grafton-arena/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: New ice pad approved for Grafton arena">In Their Words: New ice pad approved for Grafton arena</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Residents across Northumberland are raising concerns about the county’s response to the number of seniors facing homelessness. They</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/seniors-make-up-40-percent-of-those-living-in-countys-affordable-housing-stock-says-director/">Seniors make up 40 percent of those living in county’s affordable housing stock, says director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumbeland-county-warden-weighs-in-on-seniors-facing-homelessness-and-need-for-affordable-housing/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumbeland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness and need for affordable housing">Northumbeland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness and need for affordable housing</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/help-centre-sees-a-15-percent-increase-in-number-of-seniors-facing-homeless/" rel="bookmark" title="Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless">Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/growing-number-of-seniors-becoming-homeless-in-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County">Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>The new Golden Plough Lodge passed its final construction inspection, as Northumberland County took possession earlier this week.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-takes-possession-of-new-golden-plough-lodge-as-project-moves-on-to-next-steps/">County takes possession of new Golden Plough Lodge as project moves on to next steps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/13540-2/" rel="bookmark" title="Inside look into new Golden Plough Lodge’s final construction phase, hoping to open in June 2025">Inside look into new Golden Plough Lodge’s final construction phase, hoping to open in June 2025</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/january-23-2026/" rel="bookmark" title="Friday January 23, 2026">Friday January 23, 2026</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-budget-explored-with-northumberland-warden-john-logel/" rel="bookmark" title="County budget explored with Northumberland Warden John Logel">County budget explored with Northumberland Warden John Logel</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>In the past two months, 11 seniors have come to the Northumberland Help Centre because they are facing</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/help-centre-sees-a-15-percent-increase-in-number-of-seniors-facing-homeless/">Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/half-of-people-staying-at-310-division-street-are-seniors-says-official/" rel="bookmark" title="Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director">Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/growing-number-of-seniors-becoming-homeless-in-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County">Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/local-minister-steps-in-while-county-homeless-shelter-faces-emergency-again/" rel="bookmark" title="Local minister steps in while county homeless shelter faces emergency – again">Local minister steps in while county homeless shelter faces emergency – again</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>For the past 12 years, the Coldest Night of the Year walk is held in Port Hope to</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/coldest-night-of-the-year-back-again-hoping-to-raise-60000/">Coldest Night of the Year back again, hoping to raise $60,000</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/walkers-hope-to-raise-50000-during-coldest-night-of-the-year-walk-in-2025-says-organizers/" rel="bookmark" title="Walkers hope to raise $50,000 during Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2025, says organizers">Walkers hope to raise $50,000 during Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2025, says organizers</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/awareness-of-plight-of-others-higher-this-year-says-coldest-night-of-the-year-organizer/" rel="bookmark" title="Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer">Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/coldest-night-of-the-year-raises-awareness-and-money-to-support-the-homeless-says-organizer/" rel="bookmark" title="Coldest Night of the Year raises awareness and money to support the homeless, says organizer">Coldest Night of the Year raises awareness and money to support the homeless, says organizer</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>A year ago, the county began handing over its recycling program to a provincial body called Circular Materials</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/changes-to-county-recycling-program-as-provincial-agency-takes-over/">Major changes to county recycling program as provincial agency takes over responsibility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/no-changes-to-recycling-program-for-residents-but-big-changes-behind-the-scenes/" rel="bookmark" title="No changes to recycling program for residents, but big changes behind the scenes">No changes to recycling program for residents, but big changes behind the scenes</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/time-to-sort-yourself-out-around-recycling-phase-2-kicking-in/" rel="bookmark" title="Time to sort yourself out around recycling, Phase 2 kicking in">Time to sort yourself out around recycling, Phase 2 kicking in</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-sells-recycling-plant-to-emterra-environmental-as-producers-take-over-recycling/" rel="bookmark" title="County sells recycling plant to Emterra Environmental as producers take over recycling">County sells recycling plant to Emterra Environmental as producers take over recycling</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Half the people currently using Northumberland County’s emergency shelter are seniors. Christian Harvey, the interim executive director of</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/half-of-people-staying-at-310-division-street-are-seniors-says-official/">Half of people staying at 310 Division Street are seniors, says interim executive director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/transition-house-has-empty-beds-but-more-needed-to-solve-homeless-crisis-says-executive-director/" rel="bookmark" title="Transition House has empty beds, but more needed to solve homeless crisis, says executive director">Transition House has empty beds, but more needed to solve homeless crisis, says executive director</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourgs-emergency-shelter-operator-in-search-of-permanent-leader-following-resignation/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg’s emergency shelter operator in search of permanent leader following resignation">Cobourg’s emergency shelter operator in search of permanent leader following resignation</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/impact-of-operational-changes-to-310-division-street-explained-by-executive-director-on-morning-of-closure/" rel="bookmark" title="Impact of operational changes to 310 Division Street explained by executive director on morning of closure">Impact of operational changes to 310 Division Street explained by executive director on morning of closure</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>New federal legislation announced last week could deem femicide a first-degree murder offence. It also makes coercive control</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/women-in-northumberland-may-benefit-from-proposed-federal-laws-says-cornerstone-executive-director/">Women in Northumberland may benefit from proposed federal laws, says Cornerstone executive director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/day-of-remembrance-marks-dramatic-increases-in-demand-at-womens-shelter-says-executive-director/" rel="bookmark" title="Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director">Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/violence-against-women-up-in-northumberland-as-shelter-faces-challenges-to-help-and-educate/" rel="bookmark" title="Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate">Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/transitioning-back-into-the-northumberland-community-after-leaving-an-abusive-relationship/" rel="bookmark" title="Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship">Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>One year ago, Rebound Youth Services launched a new program for homeless youth called Nightstop. The volunteer-based program</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/youth-wellness-hub-opens-and-nightstop-program-continues-as-services-expand-for-young-people-in-northumberland/">Youth Wellness Hub opens and Nightstop program continues as services expand for young people in Northumberland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/rebound-accepting-referrals-for-homeless-prevention-program-for-youth/" rel="bookmark" title="Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth">Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/young-adults-want-to-stay-in-trent-hills-but-face-barriers-says-youth-survey/" rel="bookmark" title="Young adults want to stay in Trent Hills but face barriers, says youth survey">Young adults want to stay in Trent Hills but face barriers, says youth survey</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/youth-entrepreneurs-display-their-summer-businesses-at-cobourg-business-expo/" rel="bookmark" title="Youth entrepreneurs display their summer businesses at Cobourg business expo">Youth entrepreneurs display their summer businesses at Cobourg business expo</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Tenant rights groups across Ontario are upset with the government over a series of changes to laws affecting</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/changes-to-landlordchanges-to-landlord-tenant-laws-will-have-far-reaching-impact-for-both-sides-locally-says-expert-tenant-laws-will-have-far-reaching-impact-for-both-sides-locally-says-expert/">Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/tenants-rights-eroding-as-province-continues-to-hold-online-hearings-advocates-say/" rel="bookmark" title="Tenant’s rights eroding as province continues to hold online hearings, advocates say">Tenant’s rights eroding as province continues to hold online hearings, advocates say</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/chambers-of-commerce-calls-on-all-three-levels-of-government-to-address-housing-crisis/" rel="bookmark" title="Chambers of Commerce call on all three levels of government to address housing crisis">Chambers of Commerce call on all three levels of government to address housing crisis</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/lawyer-worries-about-northumberland-tenants-as-landlords-given-additional-powers-under-new-provincial-rules/" rel="bookmark" title="Lawyer worries about Northumberland tenants as landlords given additional powers under new provincial rules">Lawyer worries about Northumberland tenants as landlords given additional powers under new provincial rules</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>A recent study found that nearly one-third of Canadians expect this year’s holidays to be more stressful than</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/mental-health-expert-suggests-helpful-strategies-to-deal-with-christmas-pressures-and-stress/">Mental health expert suggests helpful strategies to deal with Christmas pressures and stress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/local-mental-health-experts-offer-life-hacks-for-addressing-stress-and-anxiety-during-holiday-season/" rel="bookmark" title="Local mental health experts offer life hacks for addressing stress and anxiety during holiday season">Local mental health experts offer life hacks for addressing stress and anxiety during holiday season</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/surviving-the-stress-of-christmas-and-a-pandemic-round-four-from-two-local-experts/" rel="bookmark" title="Surviving the stress of Christmas and a pandemic (round four) from two local experts">Surviving the stress of Christmas and a pandemic (round four) from two local experts</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/pandemic-fatigue-and-uncertainty-are-some-of-the-mental-health-challenges-we-face-says-expert/" rel="bookmark" title="Pandemic fatigue and uncertainty are some of the mental health challenges we face, says expert">Pandemic fatigue and uncertainty are some of the mental health challenges we face, says expert</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>Immigration is a hot topic these days. Changes to the system were announced in the recent federal budget.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/changes-in-immigration-policy-effect-country-and-northumberland-county-says-expert/">Changes in immigration policy affect country and Northumberland County, says expert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/tories-continue-assault-against-new-canadians/" rel="bookmark" title="Tories continue assault against new Canadians">Tories continue assault against new Canadians</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/help-centre-prepares-for-possible-repercussions-of-tariffs-on-northumberland-residents/" rel="bookmark" title="Help Centre prepares for possible repercussions of tariffs on Northumberland residents">Help Centre prepares for possible repercussions of tariffs on Northumberland residents</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-cao-explains-how-tax-dollars-are-being-spend-across-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="County CAO explains how tax dollars are being spent across Northumberland">County CAO explains how tax dollars are being spent across Northumberland</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Earlier this week, the Alderville Band Council made a landmark decision. It may be one of the most</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-band-council-takes-historic-step-towards-personhood-for-rice-lake-says-chief/">Alderville band council takes historic step towards personhood for Rice Lake, says chief</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/historic-decision-by-alderville-band-council-major-step-in-quest-for-rice-lake-personhood/" rel="bookmark" title="Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood">Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-takes-rice-lake-personhood-efforts-to-united-nations/" rel="bookmark" title="Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations">Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/legal-personhood-for-rice-lake-slowly-gathering-momentum-says-alderville-chief/" rel="bookmark" title="Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief">Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food banks</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/local-food-banks-see-growing-demand-as-more-people-face-food-insecurity-says-executive-director/">Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/rising-numbers-of-people-using-food-bank-in-face-of-inflation-gas-prices-says-ceo/" rel="bookmark" title="Rising numbers of people using food bank in face of inflation, gas prices, says CEO">Rising numbers of people using food bank in face of inflation, gas prices, says CEO</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/fare-share-food-bank-see-need-skyrocket-as-people-seeking-help-more-than-doubles/" rel="bookmark" title="Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles">Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-county-food-banks-respond-to-growing-need-to-feed-those-struggling-to-eat/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat">Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf delivered his 2026 budget, which includes a whopping 20.5 percent increase. It is</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-promises-single-digit-increase-in-future-following-massive-20-5-percent-hike-for-2026/">Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-defends-budget-as-the-public-seeks-answers-to-a-20-5-percent-increase/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase">Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-cobourg-police-services-board-seeks-conciliation-with-town-over-2026-budget/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Cobourg Police Services Board seeks conciliation with town over 2026 budget">In Their Words: Cobourg Police Services Board seeks conciliation with town over 2026 budget</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourgs-police-chief-to-retire/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg’s Police Chief to retire">Cobourg’s Police Chief to retire</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>Users of the municipal water system in Grafton could be on the hook for a $17.5 million upgrade,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/report-says-grafton-water-users-could-pay-up-to-17-million-over-the-next-decade-for-upgrades-and-expansion/">Report says Grafton water users could pay up to $17 million over the next decade for upgrades and expansion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/all-options-open-as-council-seeks-public-input-on-future-of-alnwick-haldimand-memorial-arena/" rel="bookmark" title="All options open as council seeks public input on future of Alnwick-Haldimand Memorial Arena">All options open as council seeks public input on future of Alnwick-Haldimand Memorial Arena</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/everything-from-grafton-arena-to-housing-considered-in-strategic-planning-says-mayor/" rel="bookmark" title="Everything from Grafton arena to housing considered in strategic planning, says mayor">Everything from Grafton arena to housing considered in strategic planning, says mayor</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/hamilton-township-residents-on-municipal-water-could-see-big-increase-in-rates-until-2025/" rel="bookmark" title="Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025">Hamilton Township residents on municipal water could see big increase in rates until 2025</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>In the face of an ongoing debate over the fate of people living on the margins in Cobourg,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/oral-history-project-seeks-to-increase-awareness-and-humanize-those-on-margins-in-cobourg/">Oral history project seeks to increase awareness and humanize those on margins in Cobourg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/yard-poles-and-building-community-subject-of-film-debut-and-guest-speaker/" rel="bookmark" title="Yarn, poles and building community subject of film debut and guest speaker">Yarn, poles and building community subject of film debut and guest speaker</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/retired-head-of-green-wood-coalition-reflects-on-more-than-30-years-of-community-building/" rel="bookmark" title="Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building">Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/green-wood-coalition-seeks-people-for-conversations-about-pressing-issues-post-pandemic/" rel="bookmark" title="Green Wood Coalition seeks people for conversations about pressing issues post-pandemic">Green Wood Coalition seeks people for conversations about pressing issues post-pandemic</a></li> </ol> </div>

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