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<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>

<p>Last week, Kim Lauder, executive director of The Help Centre, called the rising number of seniors facing homelessness</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/national-housing-day-draws-attention-to-countys-efforts-to-address-affordable-housing-and-homelessness/" rel="bookmark" title="National Housing Day draws attention to county’s efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness">National Housing Day draws attention to county’s efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-council-takes-on-big-projects-over-the-past-year-with-more-to-come-says-warden/" rel="bookmark" title="County council takes on big projects over the past year with more to come, says Warden">County council takes on big projects over the past year with more to come, says Warden</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-county-warden-reflects-on-a-busy-year-in-the-face-of-a-pandemic/" rel="bookmark" title="New county warden reflects on a busy year in the face of a pandemic">New county warden reflects on a busy year in the face of a pandemic</a></li> </ol> </div>

<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>

<p>The Ontario government is proposing to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven. A new central agency will provide</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/ganaraska-region-conservation-authority-has-many-concerns-over-provincial-consolidation-proposal-says-chair/">Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair</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/ganaraska-region-conservation-authority-raises-questions-over-proposed-amalgamation-legislation/" rel="bookmark" title="Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority raises questions over proposed amalgamation legislation">Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority raises questions over proposed amalgamation legislation</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> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/rising-water-levels-set-records-as-experts-explain-why/" rel="bookmark" title="Rising water levels set records as experts explain why">Rising water levels set records as experts explain why</a></li> </ol> </div>

<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>There are those in Cobourg who will tell you it is the epicentre for those living rough. Then,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/brighton-politician-wants-to-help-unsheltered-people-in-the-town-with-help-from-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton politician wants to help unsheltered people in the town with help from county">Brighton politician wants to help unsheltered people in the town with help from county</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-brighton-council-supports-recommendations-from-homelessness-task-force/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Brighton council supports recommendations from Homelessness Task Force">In Their Words: Brighton council supports recommendations from Homelessness Task Force</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-undertakes-environmental-sustainability-plan-to-tackle-climate-change-and-more-says-councillor/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor">Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor</a></li> </ol> </div>

<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>Rural taxpayers in Northumberland County could be facing an 11 percent increase in policing costs next year. When</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/increased-opp-costs-will-hit-rural-taxpayers-in-northumberland-next-year/">Increased OPP costs will hit rural taxpayers in Northumberland next year</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/new-warden-explains-the-ins-and-outs-of-a-three-year-budget-for-county/" rel="bookmark" title="New warden explains the ins and outs of a three-year budget for county">New warden explains the ins and outs of a three-year budget for county</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/warden-sizes-up-past-year-in-council-chambers-and-why-you-should-pay-attention-in-2025/" rel="bookmark" title="Warden sizes up past year in council chambers and why you should pay attention in 2025">Warden sizes up past year in council chambers and why you should pay attention in 2025</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-farmers-brace-for-increased-costs-as-food-prices-rise-for-consumers/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland farmers brace for increased costs as food prices rise for consumers">Northumberland farmers brace for increased costs as food prices rise for consumers</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander says there is a 50/50 chance no warming room will be offered by</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/warden-says-50-50-chance-county-will-not-offer-warming-room-up-to-others-to-step-up/">Warden says 50/50 chance county will not offer warming room, up to others to step up</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/county-official-says-candidates-for-warming-room-step-up-but-no-specifics/" rel="bookmark" title="County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics">County official says candidates for warming room step up but no specifics</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-county-council-agree-on-winter-warming-room-as-nightly-temperatures-fall/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall">Northumberland County council agree on winter warming room as nightly temperatures fall</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/decision-delayed-on-where-to-put-homeless-winter-warming-room-in-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County">Decision delayed on where to put homeless winter warming room in Northumberland County</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The Port Hope Police Services Board and the Chief were asked to sharpen their pencils after the $8.4</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/not-much-wiggle-room-as-port-hope-police-told-to-review-draft-budget-for-savings-say-chief/">Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say 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/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/additional-officers-additional-auxiliary-will-raise-profile-of-port-hope-police-says-chief/" rel="bookmark" title="Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief">Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-police-ask-for-an-additional-1-million-to-address-staff-salaries/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries">Port Hope Police ask for an additional $1 million to address staff salaries</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>With everything going on in the world today, democracy can feel fragile. So, when Cramahe council recently discussed</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/residents-group-forms-to-fight-proposed-asphalt-plant-in-cramahe-township/" rel="bookmark" title="Resident’s group forms to fight proposed asphalt plant in Cramahe Township">Resident’s group forms to fight proposed asphalt plant in Cramahe Township</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-council-votes-to-continue-online-and-telephone-voting-for-next-municipal-election-in-2026/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope council votes to continue online and telephone voting for next municipal election in 2026">Port Hope council votes to continue online and telephone voting for next municipal election in 2026</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/mayor-explains-public-conduct-policy-as-council-grapples-with-interactions-between-staff-politicians-and-residents/" rel="bookmark" title="Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents">Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents</a></li> </ol> </div>

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