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<p>An important change is happening within the ambulance service in Northumberland County on March 26. A new dispatch</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-911-ambulance-dispatch-system-launching-march-26-to-provide-improved-service-says-chief/">New 911 ambulance dispatch system launching March 26 to provide improved service, 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/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/survivor-night-honours-first-responders-and-those-they-saved-with-heartfelt-stories/" rel="bookmark" title="Survivor night honours first responders and those they saved with heartfelt stories">Survivor night honours first responders and those they saved with heartfelt stories</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>

<p>As the American tariffs come into effect and the economic fallout takes shape, the response by Northumberland County</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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/potential-tariffs-by-united-states-hold-different-challenges-for-indigenous-communities-alderville-chief-explains/" rel="bookmark" title="Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains">Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/food4all-program-under-review-by-northumberland-county-as-officials-explore-a-revamp/" rel="bookmark" title="Food4All program under review by Northumberland County as officials explore a revamp">Food4All program under review by Northumberland County as officials explore a revamp</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> </ol> </div>

<p>Port Hope residents experienced a heck of a year in 2024: the Walton Street reconstruction; the fight over</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/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> 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-councillor-provides-background-into-2025-budget/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope councillor provides background into 2025 budget">Port Hope councillor provides background into 2025 budget</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/mayor-says-perfect-storm-hits-as-port-hope-council-approved-6-9-percent-increase-for-2024-budget/" rel="bookmark" title="Mayor says perfect storm hits as Port Hope council approved 6.9 percent increase for 2024 budget">Mayor says perfect storm hits as Port Hope council approved 6.9 percent increase for 2024 budget</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/town-and-hbia-join-forces-to-promote-downtown-businesses-under-the-be-walton-program/" rel="bookmark" title="Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown businesses under the Be Walton program">Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown businesses under the Be Walton program</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>In the fall, concerns were raised about the removal of sand willows from the West Headlands of Cobourg</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/town-creates-task-force-after-harbour-group-expresses-dismay-over-changes-to-west-headlands/">Town creates task force after harbour group expresses dismay over changes to West Headlands</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/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/controversial-harbour-safety-audit-moves-forward-as-consensus-found-says-councillor/" rel="bookmark" title="Controversial harbour safety audit moves forward as consensus found, says councillor">Controversial harbour safety audit moves forward as consensus found, says councillor</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>In 2024, more than 5,600 people visited a local food bank in Northumberland. The county’s Food4All warehouse provides</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/food4all-program-under-review-by-northumberland-county-as-officials-explore-a-revamp/">Food4All program under review by Northumberland County as officials explore a revamp</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-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> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/food4all-continues-to-supply-local-food-banks-while-preparing-for-potential-increase-in-demand/" rel="bookmark" title="Food4All continues to supply local food banks while preparing for potential increase in demand">Food4All continues to supply local food banks while preparing for potential increase in demand</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> </ol> </div>

<p>A major change has taken place in kids’ hockey. The Ontario Hockey Federation launched its Open Borders program</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-open-borders-rules-present-opportunities-and-challenges-for-young-players-in-northumberland/">New Open Borders rules present opportunities and challenges for young players 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/navy-league-one-of-many-extracurricular-activities-facing-challenges-during-fall-startup-across-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="Navy League one of many extracurricular activities facing challenges during fall startup across Northumberland">Navy League one of many extracurricular activities facing challenges during fall startup across Northumberland</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> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-police-rules-and-regulations-started-on-april-1-impacting-local-police-with-little-fanfare/" rel="bookmark" title="New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare">New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>For those living rough, Coldest Night of the Year is a crucial fundraiser held annually in Port Hope.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/walkers-hope-to-raise-50000-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> 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/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> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/coldest-night-of-the-year-goes-virtual-for-2021-but-the-message-about-those-in-need-remains-the-same/" rel="bookmark" title="Coldest Night of the Year goes virtual for 2021, but the message about those in need remains the same">Coldest Night of the Year goes virtual for 2021, but the message about those in need remains the same</a></li> </ol> </div>

<p>How do the party platforms for the Ontario Election impact Northumberland County? In a series of extensive, in-depth</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/green-partys-maxwell-groves-outlines-his-partys-approach-to-issues-in-northumberland-county/">Green Party’s Maxwell Groves outlines his party’s approach to issues 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/ndps-bruce-lepage-digs-into-the-partys-platform-from-a-northumberland-county-perspective/" rel="bookmark" title="NDP’s Bruce LePage digs into the party’s platform from a Northumberland County perspective">NDP’s Bruce LePage digs into the party’s platform from a Northumberland County perspective</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/progressive-conservative-david-piccini-explains-election-call-answers-critics-outlines-platform/" rel="bookmark" title="Progressive Conservative David Piccini explains election call, answers critics, outlines platform">Progressive Conservative David Piccini explains election call, answers critics, outlines platform</a></li> <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> </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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<p>The Salvation Army in Cobourg is one of the key organizations that helps those in need at Christmas</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/salvation-army-kettle-drive-helps-those-in-need-during-christmas-season-and-all-year-round/">Salvation Army Kettle Drive helps those in need during Christmas season and all year-round</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/salvation-army-and-others-working-hard-to-bring-christmas-to-everyone-in-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="Salvation Army and others working hard to bring Christmas to everyone in Northumberland">Salvation Army and others working hard to bring Christmas to everyone in Northumberland</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/mobile-outreach-program-to-be-launched-in-new-year-says-salvation-army-leader/" rel="bookmark" title="Mobile outreach program to be launched in new year, says Salvation Army leader">Mobile outreach program to be launched in new year, says Salvation Army leader</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/salvation-army-and-agency-must-be-held-accountable/" rel="bookmark" title="Salvation Army and agency must be held accountable">Salvation Army and agency must be held accountable</a></li> </ol> </div>

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