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<p>The new Northumberland County Archives and Museum received a significant boost last week with its first private donation</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-archives-and-museum-get-big-financial-boost-after-85000-private-donation-from-businessman/">County archives and museum get big financial boost after $85,000 private donation from businessman</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/first-exhibit-for-new-archive-and-museum-this-fall-focuses-on-local-indigenous-language/" rel="bookmark" title="First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall focuses on local Indigenous language">First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall focuses on local Indigenous language</a></li> <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/county-responding-to-american-tariffs-as-a-local-strategic-plan-is-developed-by-municipalities-says-officials/" rel="bookmark" title="County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials">County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The Cobourg police service launched a Safer Streets program. At the same time, the Ontario government passed Bill</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-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/advocate-for-people-living-rough-gives-perspective-on-provincial-legislation-impacting-the-homeless/" rel="bookmark" title="Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on provincial legislation impacting the homeless">Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on provincial legislation impacting the homeless</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-one-of-indigenous-leaders-to-meet-with-premier-ford-over-bill-5/" rel="bookmark" title="Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5">Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Indigenous leaders met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently over concerns with Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-one-of-indigenous-leaders-to-meet-with-premier-ford-over-bill-5/">Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5</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/alderville-chief-says-provincial-legislation-violates-treaty-rights-plus-band-council-elections/" rel="bookmark" title="Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections">Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/chief-simpson-discusses-fallout-after-revelations-about-buffy-st-maries-indigeneity/" rel="bookmark" title="Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity">Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/a-wide-range-of-topics-covered-as-chief-simpson-talks-about-the-ice-storm-response-in-alderville-politics-and-housing/" rel="bookmark" title="A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing">A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Once more, 310 Division Street was front and centre in a debate over its services. Cobourg council hosted</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/advocate-for-people-living-rough-gives-perspective-on-provincial-legislation-impacting-the-homeless/">Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on provincial legislation impacting the 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/open-letter-calls-on-county-residents-to-share-ideas-around-solving-homeless-crisis/" rel="bookmark" title="Open letter calls on county residents to share ideas around solving homeless crisis">Open letter calls on county residents to share ideas around solving homeless crisis</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/pride-events-get-underway-across-northumberland-county-to-celebrate-with-community/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across Northumberland">Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across Northumberland</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>It was a $250 fine and some compliance orders to meet the standards of Cobourg’s Emergency Care Establishment</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-warden-explains-why-politicians-dropped-judicial-review-over-310-division-street-and-moving-forward/">County warden explains why politicians dropped judicial review over 310 Division Street and what comes next</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-county-reaches-deal-spending-more-than-500000-to-meet-shelter-bylaw/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: County reaches deal spending more than $500,000 to meet shelter bylaw">In Their Words: County reaches deal spending more than $500,000 to meet shelter bylaw</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-official-praises-cooperation-with-town-over-decision-not-to-pursue-a-formal-agreement/" rel="bookmark" title="County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement">County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-warden-addresses-concerns-over-cobourg-emergency-shelter-bylaw/" rel="bookmark" title="County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw">County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Brighton will hold its third annual Pop Up Pride event on Saturday, June 21. As you will hear</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/home-rainbow-youth-centre-serving-lgtbq2-community-gets-its-official-launch-during-pride-month-in-brighton/" rel="bookmark" title="Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton">Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-joins-with-peterborough-group-creating-additional-space-for-lgbtq2-youth-and-families/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton joins with Peterborough group creating additional space for LGBTQ2+ youth and families">Brighton joins with Peterborough group creating additional space for LGBTQ2+ youth and families</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/pride-events-get-underway-across-northumberland-county-to-celebrate-with-community/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across Northumberland">Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across Northumberland</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>In Northumberland everyone is a bit different when it comes to strong mayor powers. In Trent Hills, Bob</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-councillor-offers-early-thoughts-on-strong-mayor-powers-calling-for-review/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review">Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review</a></li> <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> </ol> </div>

<p>Pride Flags are flying across Northumberland County as municipalities, local police, and other institutions honour Pride Month. This</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/pride-events-get-underway-across-northumberland-county-to-celebrate-with-community/">Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across 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/trent-hills-celebrates-its-first-official-pride-events-with-weekend-packed-with-fun/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun">Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-celebrates-pride-month-as-anti-gay-anti-trans-movement-spreads-in-ontario/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills celebrates Pride month as anti-gay, anti-trans movement spreads in Ontario">Trent Hills celebrates Pride month as anti-gay, anti-trans movement spreads in Ontario</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-works-within-the-community-and-itself-to-recognize-lgbtq2-community/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community">Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The statistics are grim. For the week of May 4, five people were suspected of a drug overdose</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/merger-of-two-health-units-moves-ahead-as-application-for-funding-submitted-to-province-says-ceo/" rel="bookmark" title="Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO">Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/health-unit-responds-to-elimination-of-basic-income-pilot-project/" rel="bookmark" title="Health unit responds to elimination of Basic Income pilot project">Health unit responds to elimination of Basic Income pilot project</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/home-rainbow-youth-centre-serving-lgtbq2-community-gets-its-official-launch-during-pride-month-in-brighton/" rel="bookmark" title="Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton">Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>About 18,000 airmen serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force died during WWII. Many served on bombers in</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/local-volunteers-working-to-bring-home-missing-canadian-airmen-with-help-from-public/">Local volunteers working to bring home missing Canadian airmen with help from public</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-responding-to-american-tariffs-as-a-local-strategic-plan-is-developed-by-municipalities-says-officials/" rel="bookmark" title="County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials">County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/canadian-armed-forces-invade-northumberland-county-during-recent-massive-training-exercise/" rel="bookmark" title="Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County during recent massive training exercise">Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County during recent massive training exercise</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/rcaf-big-band-brought-a-bit-of-home-to-airmen-during-second-world-war/" rel="bookmark" title="RCAF big band brought a bit of home to airmen during Second World War">RCAF big band brought a bit of home to airmen during Second World War</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Three-ten Division Street is back in the news. A delegation recently appeared before Cobourg town council to seek</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/transition-house-executive-director-fields-questions-as-pressures-rise-and-shelter-is-back-in-the-news/">Transition House executive director fields questions as pressures rise and shelter is back in the news</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/video-explains-how-transition-house-seeks-to-better-serve-the-homeless-in-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="Video explains how Transition House seeks to better serve the homeless in Northumberland">Video explains how Transition House seeks to better serve the homeless in Northumberland</a></li> <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/inside-transition-house-as-warming-room-opens-and-preparations-to-move-are-underway/" rel="bookmark" title="Inside Transition House as warming room opens and preparations to move are underway">Inside Transition House as warming room opens and preparations to move are underway</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The Ontario Government announced last week it plans to strengthen the bail system to protect communities from violent</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/chief-explains-hiring-of-new-officers-plus-he-critiques-provincial-changes-to-address-repeat-offenders/" rel="bookmark" title="Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders">Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/calls-for-service-down-while-drugs-and-violent-crime-rising-2021-annual-police-report/" rel="bookmark" title="Calls for service down while drugs and violent crime rising: 2021 annual police report">Calls for service down while drugs and violent crime rising: 2021 annual police report</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/community-canvas-strives-to-meet-concerns-in-east-end-says-police-chief/" rel="bookmark" title="Community canvas strives to meet concerns in east end, says police chief">Community canvas strives to meet concerns in east end, says police chief</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Campbellford Memorial Hospital recently launched a new program for patients waiting for ongoing care. It combines virtual care,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-pilot-program-at-campbellford-hospital-bridges-the-care-of-patients-at-home-waiting-for-ongoing-care/">New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges patient care at home while waiting to meet ongoing needs</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/report-emphasizes-challenges-facing-rural-hospitals-like-campbellford-says-ceo/" rel="bookmark" title="Report emphasizes challenges facing rural hospitals like Campbellford, says CEO">Report emphasizes challenges facing rural hospitals like Campbellford, says CEO</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/hospital-continues-to-operate-over-capacity-but-everyone-is-getting-care-says-nhh-ceo/" rel="bookmark" title="Hospital continues to operate over capacity, but everyone is getting care, says NHH CEO">Hospital continues to operate over capacity, but everyone is getting care, says NHH CEO</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-works-within-the-community-and-itself-to-recognize-lgbtq2-community/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community">Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>On May 1, strong mayor powers came into effect in Cobourg, Port Hope, Trent Hills, and Brighton. The</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-council-discusses-strong-mayor-powers-and-some-of-its-implications-now-and-in-the-future/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Brighton council discusses strong mayor powers and some of its implications now and in the future">In Their Words: Brighton council discusses strong mayor powers and some of its implications now and in the future</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-councillor-offers-early-thoughts-on-strong-mayor-powers-calling-for-review/" rel="bookmark" title="Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review">Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review</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>

<p>Troops from across the province, including those from the 31 Canadian Brigade Group based in London, Ontario, started</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/canadian-armed-forces-invade-northumberland-county-during-recent-massive-training-exercise/">Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County during recent massive training exercise</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/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/upcoming-federal-election-and-a-wide-range-of-issues-discussed-by-alderville-chief/" rel="bookmark" title="Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief">Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/black-history-month-needs-higher-profile-in-northumberland-says-local-advocate/" rel="bookmark" title="Black History Month needs higher profile in Northumberland, says local advocate">Black History Month needs higher profile in Northumberland, says local advocate</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>In September 2024, a local gravel pit company requested that Cramahe Township council extend its operation to 24</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/residents-group-forms-to-fight-proposed-asphalt-plant-in-cramahe-township/">Resident’s group forms to fight proposed asphalt plant in Cramahe Township</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-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/a-1600-acre-development-floated-at-public-meeting-has-hamilton-township-family-worried/" rel="bookmark" title="A 1,600-acre development floated at public meeting has Hamilton Township family worried">A 1,600-acre development floated at public meeting has Hamilton Township family worried</a></li> <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> </ol> </div>

<p>Port Hope resident Angela Grogan is promoting Black History Month in Northumberland for the second year in a</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/black-history-month-needs-higher-profile-in-northumberland-says-local-advocate/">Black History Month needs higher profile in Northumberland, says local advocate</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-resident-angela-grogan-shares-passion-for-significance-of-local-black-history/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope resident Angela Grogan shares passion for significance of local Black History">Port Hope resident Angela Grogan shares passion for significance of local Black History</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/ontario-black-history-month-debated/" rel="bookmark" title="Ontario Black History month debated">Ontario Black History month debated</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/black-lives-matters-flag-opens-opportunity-for-education-and-discussion-says-nhh-vice-president/" rel="bookmark" title="Black Lives Matters flag opens opportunity for education and discussion, says NHH vice-president">Black Lives Matters flag opens opportunity for education and discussion, says NHH vice-president</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The Northumberland Land Trust and Ducks Unlimited recently saved 300 acres of rare wetlands near Brighton. The Biddy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/rare-wetland-near-brighton-preserved-through-efforts-of-two-organizations-collaborating-to-save-it/">Rare wetland near Brighton preserved through efforts of two organizations collaborating to save it</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-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/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/new-daycare-rates-are-now-in-effect-as-operators-introduce-22-per-day-at-most-locations/" rel="bookmark" title="New daycare rates are now in effect as operators introduce $22 per day at most locations">New daycare rates are now in effect as operators introduce $22 per day at most locations</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>Finding a solution to affordable housing is top of mind for many. Recently, one small group has stepped</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/small-group-advocates-for-tiny-homes-as-solution-to-affordable-housing-in-northumberland/">Small group advocates for tiny homes as solution to affordable housing 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/tiny-homes-focus-for-new-habitat-for-humanity-initiative/" rel="bookmark" title="Tiny homes focus for new Habitat for Humanity initiative">Tiny homes focus for new Habitat for Humanity initiative</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/workforce-housing-still-on-county-agenda-as-it-tries-to-recruit-skilled-international-workers-here/" rel="bookmark" title="Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries to recruit skilled international workers here">Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries to recruit skilled international workers here</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/advocates-call-for-action-on-homelessness-and-affordable-housing-as-prices-skyrocket-in-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="Advocates call for action on homelessness and affordable housing as prices skyrocket in Northumberland">Advocates call for action on homelessness and affordable housing as prices skyrocket in Northumberland</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>The development of new nuclear power plants is a priority for the Ontario government. Four new reactors are</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-appears-before-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission-hearing-to-voice-concerns/">Alderville chief appears before Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing to voice concerns</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/simpson-joins-delegation-at-nuclear-safety-hearing-to-express-concerns-about-darlington-proposal/" rel="bookmark" title="Simpson joins delegation at nuclear safety hearing to express concerns about Darlington proposal">Simpson joins delegation at nuclear safety hearing to express concerns about Darlington proposal</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/duty-to-consult-sits-at-heart-of-delegation-to-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission-hearing/" rel="bookmark" title="Duty to consult sits at heart of delegation to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing">Duty to consult sits at heart of delegation to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-reflects-on-anishinaabe-of-upper-great-lakes-recent-settlement-and-shares-two-popular-alderville-events/" rel="bookmark" title="Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events">Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events</a></li> </ol> </div>

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<p>With over 3,000 families on waitlists across Northumberland County, creating affordable daycare is a priority. In this interview,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-daycare-rates-are-now-in-effect-as-operators-introduce-22-per-day-at-most-locations/">New daycare rates are now in effect as operators introduce $22 per day at most locations</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/ymca-northumberland-ceo-worries-about-future-of-daycare-in-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="YMCA Northumberland CEO worries about future of daycare in Northumberland">YMCA Northumberland CEO worries about future of daycare in Northumberland</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-spending-1-5-million-to-support-local-daycare-as-operators-struggle-to-stay-open/" rel="bookmark" title="County spending $1.5 million to support local daycare as operators struggle to stay open">County spending $1.5 million to support local daycare as operators struggle to stay open</a></li> <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> </ol> </div>

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