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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>

<p>Recently, temperatures in Northumberland County dropped into the single digits at night. A frost warning was issued earlier</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-no-municipality-stepping-up-to-host-warming-hub-politicians-told/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: No municipality stepping up to host warming hub, politicians told">In Their Words: No municipality stepping up to host warming hub, politicians told</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/homeless-day-march-spawns-statement-from-county-on-warming-room-prep/" rel="bookmark" title="Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep">Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-cao-explains-recent-developments-regarding-emergency-shelter-and-encampment/" rel="bookmark" title="County CAO explains recent developments regarding emergency shelter and encampment">County CAO explains recent developments regarding emergency shelter and encampment</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The Rural Outreach Clinic in Colborne is open. That is a message the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/colborne-rural-outreach-clinic-open-but-future-is-unclear-says-health-team-co-chair/">Colborne Rural Outreach Clinic open but future is unclear, says health team co-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/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/ontario-health-team-northumberland-wants-to-know-what-you-think-about-local-healthcare/" rel="bookmark" title="Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare">Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/seeking-solutions-for-people-without-doctors-ontario-health-team-weighs-in/" rel="bookmark" title="Seeking solutions for people without doctors, Ontario Health Team weighs in">Seeking solutions for people without doctors, Ontario Health Team weighs in</a></li> </ol> </div>

<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>

<p>Early in September, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie lost a critical leadership review with 57 percent support.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/inside-the-ontario-liberal-annual-convention-with-local-former-candidate/">Inside the Ontario Liberal annual convention with local former candidate</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/liberal-dorothy-noronha-unpacks-party-platform-within-a-northumberland-perspective/" rel="bookmark" title="Liberal Dorothy Noronha unpacks party platform within a Northumberland perspective">Liberal Dorothy Noronha unpacks party platform within a Northumberland perspective</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/local-mp-shares-insight-and-inside-story-about-conservative-party-leadership-victory/" rel="bookmark" title="Local MP shares insight and inside story about Conservative Party leadership victory">Local MP shares insight and inside story about Conservative Party leadership victory</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/beatty-believes-activism-and-council-experience-aid-nomination-for-provincial-liberal-party/" rel="bookmark" title="Beatty believes activism and council experience aid nomination for provincial Liberal Party">Beatty believes activism and council experience aid nomination for provincial Liberal Party</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Since the amalgamation of the town of Port Hope and the former Hope Township in 2001, it has</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-deputy-mayor-explains-ward-boundary-and-council-representation-review-as-public-consultations-begin/">Port Hope deputy mayor explains ward boundary and council representation review as public consultations begin</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-pleas-for-fairness-in-rural-port-hope-made-before-port-hope-council/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Pleas for fairness in rural Port Hope made before Port Hope council">In Their Words: Pleas for fairness in rural Port Hope made before Port Hope council</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-explains-budget-increase-as-some-taxpayers-and-councillor-are-upset/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset">Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-reflect-on-the-past-year-and-look-ahead-to-2025/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor and deputy mayor reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2025">Port Hope mayor and deputy mayor reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2025</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Labour Day has a long history in Canada. It was first declared in 1894 as a federal statutory</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/labour-day-celebrations-still-relevant-as-unions-fight-for-workers-rights-says-council-president/">Labour Day celebrations still relevant as unions fight for workers’ rights, says council president</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-mourning-commemorates-20th-anniversary-of-westray-mine-disaster-legislation/" rel="bookmark" title="Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation">Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-labour-leader-addresses-impact-of-pandemic-on-local-workers/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland labour leader addresses impact of pandemic on local workers">Northumberland labour leader addresses impact of pandemic on local workers</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/labour-council-off-radar-on-workers-rights/" rel="bookmark" title="Labour council off radar on workers' rights">Labour council off radar on workers' rights</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Municipalities across Northumberland are already working hard to set budgets for 2026. For all the staff, it is</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-councillor-explains-library-budget-possible-changes-resulting-from-mayors-directive/">Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive</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-mayor-shares-opposition-to-budget-statement-on-policing-and-his-position-on-homeless/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless">Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-public-library-explains-to-council-its-plans-to-increase-user-rates-for-hub-in-canton/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope Public Library explains to council its plans to increase user rates for Hub in Canton">Port Hope Public Library explains to council its plans to increase user rates for Hub in Canton</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-library-approves-nearly-50000-major-tech-upgrade/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg library approves nearly $50,000 major tech upgrade">Cobourg library approves nearly $50,000 major tech upgrade</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Recently, the Ontario Bird Atlas completed a multi-year project counting all the various bird species that live and</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/multi-year-bird-count-in-northumberland-county-contributes-to-ontario-atlas-and-database/">Multi-year bird count in Northumberland County contributes to Ontario Atlas and database</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-second-donation-this-year-plus-alderville-chief-goes-to-un/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Land Trust acquires second donation this year, plus Alderville Chief goes to UN">Northumberland Land Trust acquires second donation this year, plus Alderville Chief goes to UN</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-shares-community-reaction-after-ancestral-remains-discovered-near-ontario-power-generation-headquarters/" rel="bookmark" title="Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters">Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/ontario-health-team-leaders-discuss-major-changes-to-doctor-recruitment-in-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Ontario Health Team leaders discuss major changes to doctor recruitment in Northumberland County">Ontario Health Team leaders discuss major changes to doctor recruitment in Northumberland County</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Every August, local politicians truck off to the annual conference for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario or</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-deputy-mayor-outlines-activities-making-a-case-for-amo-conference/">Cobourg deputy mayor outlines activities, making a case for AMO conference</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-cobourg-council-tackles-strong-mayor-powers-seeking-clarity-from-cleveland/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking clarity from Cleveland">In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking clarity from Cleveland</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-mayor-shares-experiences-insights-during-india-at-u20-conference/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg mayor shares experiences, insights during India at U20 conference">Cobourg mayor shares experiences, insights during India at U20 conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/here-is-a-chance-to-have-a-greater-say-in-how-cobourg-is-run-says-deputy-mayor/" rel="bookmark" title="Here is a chance to have a greater say in how Cobourg is run, says deputy mayor">Here is a chance to have a greater say in how Cobourg is run, says deputy mayor</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Grab the kids, get out your bike, and don’t forget the leash for the dog. The annual Hike,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/hike-bike-and-bark-for-hospice-early-registration-underway/">Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice early registration underway</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/community-care-northumberland-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-ceo-as-trish-baird-retires/" rel="bookmark" title="Community Care Northumberland on the hunt for a new CEO as Trish Baird retires">Community Care Northumberland on the hunt for a new CEO as Trish Baird retires</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-pilot-program-at-campbellford-hospital-bridges-the-care-of-patients-at-home-waiting-for-ongoing-care/" rel="bookmark" title="New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges patient care at home while waiting to meet ongoing needs">New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges patient care at home while waiting to meet ongoing needs</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-pop-up-pride-celebrates-family-and-community-plus-raising-money-for-youth-centre/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton Pop-up Pride celebrates family and community, plus raising money for youth centre">Brighton Pop-up Pride celebrates family and community, plus raising money for youth centre</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Two areas in Cobourg started a Neighbourhood Watch pilot program recently to boost safety. One is in the</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/two-neighbourhood-watch-pilot-programs-launched-in-cobourg-with-police-support/">Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support</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-explains-safer-streets-program-impact-compared-to-bill-6/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program impact, compared to Bill 6">Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program impact, compared to Bill 6</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-calls-for-expanded-provincial-review-of-bail-system-to-include-more-than-violent-crime/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime">Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/health-unit-pilot-project-focuses-on-youth-in-its-substance-abuse-prevention-strategy/" rel="bookmark" title="Health unit pilot project focuses on youth in its substance abuse prevention strategy">Health unit pilot project focuses on youth in its substance abuse prevention strategy</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>When does a community grant to a local charitable organization become a strategic investment? Port Hope council is</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-port-hope-2026-budget-aired-for-first-time-at-councilat-council/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Port Hope 2026 budget aired for first time at council at council">In Their Words: Port Hope 2026 budget aired for first time at council at council</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> <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> </ol> </div>

<p>ate Things between the public and local politicians are not always smooth sailing. Concerns about transparency, accountability, and</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/logel-reviews-recent-integrity-commissioners-report-on-council-staff-and-residents-relations/">Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner’s report on council, staff and residents’ relations</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/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/public-decorum-foremost-after-zero-tolerance-policy-reminder-issued-in-alnwick-haidmand/" rel="bookmark" title="Public decorum foremost after zero tolerance policy reminder issued in Alnwick-Haidmand">Public decorum foremost after zero tolerance policy reminder issued in Alnwick-Haidmand</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Many community groups, non-profits, and organizations across Northumberland struggle to raise money. It is highly competitive, and donor</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-united-way-restructures-the-way-it-hands-out-money-in-the-future/">Northumberland United Way restructures the way it hands out money in the future</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-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> <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/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> </ol> </div>

<p>Going from writing songs and recording albums to creating a musical is a giant step for any musician.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/local-musician-cale-crowe-shares-his-personal-journey-from-albums-to-musicals-via-rez-gas/">Local musician Cale Crowe shares his personal journey from albums to musicals via Rez Gas</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/musician-cale-crowe-glad-to-be-back-but-also-thankful-for-the-break-during-pandemic/" rel="bookmark" title="Musician Cale Crowe glad to be back, but also thankful for the break during pandemic">Musician Cale Crowe glad to be back, but also thankful for the break during pandemic</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/recalling-the-reopening-of-the-port-hope-walk-in-clinic-for-those-without-a-doctor-is-a-milestone-in-2024/" rel="bookmark" title="Recalling the reopening of the Port Hope walk-in clinic for those without a doctor is a milestone in 2024">Recalling the reopening of the Port Hope walk-in clinic for those without a doctor is a milestone in 2024</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-reflect-on-the-past-year-and-look-ahead-to-2025/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor and deputy mayor reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2025">Port Hope mayor and deputy mayor reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2025</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>From the outset, Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate and his council refused to buy into strong mayor powers.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-mayor-outlines-new-strong-mayor-powers-and-how-he-will-use-them/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton mayor outlines new strong mayor powers and how he will use them">Brighton mayor outlines new strong mayor powers and how he will use them</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-mayor-discusses-strong-mayor-powers-and-their-use-plus-seeking-fiscal-stability/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg mayor discusses strong mayor powers and their use, plus seeking fiscal stability">Cobourg mayor discusses strong mayor powers and their use, plus seeking fiscal stability</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-cobourg-council-tackles-strong-mayor-powers-seeking-clarity-from-cleveland/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking clarity from Cleveland">In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking clarity from Cleveland</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>Brighton just went live with its new Automated Speed camera on Monday. This was after a three-month trial.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-mayor-writes-to-premier-ford-in-support-of-a-speed-camera/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera">Brighton Mayor writes to Premier Ford in support of a speed camera</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brightons-mayor-not-happy-with-prospect-of-eliminating-speed-camera-program/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program">Brighton’s mayor not happy with prospect of eliminating speed camera program</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/construction-of-high-speed-rural-internet-to-underserved-areas-starts-by-end-of-january-says-official/" rel="bookmark" title="Construction of high-speed rural internet to underserved areas starts by end of January, says official">Construction of high-speed rural internet to underserved areas starts by end of January, says official</a></li> </ol> </div>

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