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  • In Their Words: County reaches deal spending more than $500,000 to meet shelter bylaw
    Northumberland County and the town of Cobourg reached a deal earlier this week that will allow the county to open its warming room at 310 Division Street.
    This In Their Words shares the open session where council finalized its direction. Most of the meeting was in closed session due to the legal nature of the information. The open session was short, only five minutes.
    County council dropped its plan to appeal the Emergency Care Establishment bylaw. It also approved $587,700 for additional expenses to meet the bylaw.
    CAO Jennifer Moore said Friday $300,000 will go to additional security. Another $67,700 towards property management for responding to off-site waste and other concerns beyond the 310 Division Street property.
    A new position is created for a compliance coordinator. This person will make sure all aspects of the bylaw are followed, along with any other regulations placed on the shelter, she said.
    Then, there is $20,000 for the additional insurance required by the town’s bylaw, she explained.
    There is $100,000 for contingency, she said.
    The money will come from the County General Reserve to fund any costs for 2024 and that the 2025 Budget be updated to include financing requirements for ECE By-law compliance from the levy.
    In Their Words is a feature that allows people to listen to what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. No spin. No opinions. No one is telling you what to think. Just what was said.
    It is a chance you might not have otherwise to hear directly from your elected representatives. I hope you find it useful and informative.
    5 min
  • In Their Words: Port Hope politicians debate police amalgamation
    Bonus Mid-week Episode
    The Port Hope council discussed a letter from the Town of Cobourg proposing a potential merger or collaboration with their police services.
    Councillor Adam Pearson emphasized the community's support for the local police and concerns about adding turmoil during significant municipal changes.
    Port Hope council made it clear it is not interested in amalgamating police services with Cobourg or Hamilton Township Tuesday night at a regular council meeting.
    However, it did not rule out exploring a police report from Northumberland County Council or reviewing the current services to find possible savings.
    As you will hear in this In Their Words, Port Hope is one of the safest communities in Canada. Councillor Les Andrews told council it has the second-lowest score on the Crime Severity Index in the country. It measures the changes in the level of the of crime within communities across Canada. All crimes are assigned a weight based on their seriousness. Statistics Canada releases these figures every year.
    Pearson made a motion saying in part: "Council of Municipality of Port Hope believes that a strong and supported local police force is necessary to provide a more community-specific approach to policing, and whereas the County of Northumberland has reviewed the potential for amalgamation police services through their consideration of report Police Service Review at the September 18, 2024 meeting and has not taken any further action on the subject.
    Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope receives this correspondence for information and thanks the town of Coburg for bringing this matter forward for consideration, and further, the Council of the municipality of Port Hope take no further action on the subject of amalgamation and or expansion of policing with the town of Cobourg and the Township of Hamilton for the remainder of this term of Council."
    It was defeated.
    A majority of council disagreed with the clause, which set a limit on discussion for the remainder of this term. Some politicians want the option to discuss possible changes to the police force during budget deliberations, while others want to learn more about the Northumberland County police study tabled in September. In the end, many felt the clause was too limiting.
    You listen and see if it is the right decision.
    In Their Words is a feature that allows people to listen to what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. No spin. No opinions. No one is telling you what to think. Just what was said.
    It is a chance you might not have otherwise to hear directly from your elected representatives. I hope you find it useful and informative.
    25 min
  • First responder shares experience of saving lives after receiving award at Survivor Night ceremony
    Last week, 19 people got to meet someone special. It is not what you think. Those 19 people experienced a heart attack somewhere in Northumberland County. But thanks to the paramedics, they were able to attend a ceremony bringing together the lifesavers and the patients.
    The ninth annual Survivors Night ceremony was held at the Cobourg Lion’s Centre. The first responders and those they saved were recognized through the Lightning Bold Awards.
    In this interview, you will meet one of the recipients, County paramedic Matthew Rollwagen. He will share the story behind his award. You will also hear from his boss, Northumberland Paramedics Chief Susan Brown. Together, they will talk about this emotional night as survivors and responders are reunited.
    35 min
  • Looking back to honours delivered two years ago for saving a life, revisiting Survivor Night 2022
    Two years ago, nearly to the exact same date, I did an interview with Northumberland Paramedics Chief Susan Brown and County Paramedic Matthew Rollwagen.
    Matthew has won multiple Lightning Bolt awards over the years. In fact, he was honoured several times last week.
    A lot has happened over those two years. Have a listen to this interview from October 2022. The pandemic was easing and there were a different set of challenges and successes the chief and her department were facing.
    But more important, you get to hear more stories about lives being saved and the work of the paramedics in Northumberland.
    26 min
  • In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan
    Almost two years into its mandate, Alnwick-Haldimand council approved its strategic plan at a recent meeting.
    Most municipal councils in Northumberland County already have a strategic plan in place.
    A strategic plan is a guiding document. As you will hear in this debate, the CAO will explain how it will accompany every report and legislation the council passes until the end of its mandate.
    In Their Words is a feature that allows people to listen to what is going on at the various councils within Northumberland. No spin. No opinions. No one is telling you what to think. Just what was said.
    It is a chance you might not have otherwise to hear directly from your elected representatives. I hope you find it useful and informative.
    6 min
  • County CAO explains recent developments regarding emergency shelter and encampment
    The emergency shelter’s warming room at 310 Division Street was supposed to open on October 18. Instead, politicians are grappling with what to do.
    The county wants four exemptions to the town’s Emergency Care Establishment bylaw. When no one could agree at last week’s county council meeting, it was decided to go to a hearing to resolve the outstanding issues.
    In the meantime, people are living unsheltered, and the weather is getting colder.
    In this interview, you will get the details about what is happening. County CAO Jennifer Moore will explain what is happening and why. She will also talk about what is next for the encampment on King Street in Cobourg. With the final sale of the former Brookside property on King Street pending in a few weeks, Moore will explain what is next for the people living there from the county’s perspective.
    38 min
  • Inside look into new Golden Plough Lodge’s final construction phase, hoping to open in June 2025
    Driving along Strathy Road or Elgin Street in Cobourg, it is hard to miss the construction. The four-storey building that will house the new Golden Plough Lodge, county museum, and archives is taking shape.
    With three-quarters of the construction complete, the exterior is getting the final touches, and the interior is quickly filling in.
    In this interview, you will hear from Denise Marshall, Director of Public Works for Northumberland County, and Abigail Millar, the Archivist for the county. Together, they will fill us in on the state of construction, plus details about what is left to be done. There is also the $30 million cost overrun and why it happened. However, the number of tiny details that must be attended to to complete this vast project will blow you away.
    39 min
  • Digging into Cobourg police town hall looking for answers to particulars, plans and promises

    The show: The full interview with bonus material: About 140 people gathered at the Lion’s Centre on Nov. 7 for a town hall organized by the Cobourg Police. For nearly two hours, residents listened and fired questions to Chief Paul VandeGraaf. The concern in people’s voices was evident as the exchanges took place. On today’s […]

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    Related posts:
    1. New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare
    2. Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders
    3. Cobourg police board chair and chief provide context to upcoming debate on future of force
      4. 37 min
    4. Alderville chief’s reflections on Murray Sinclair’s contribution to community and country

      The show: The full interview with bonus material: Murray Sinclair was a well-known lawyer, judge, member of the Senate, and dedicated advocate for Indigenous people and Canadians. He is best recognized as the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was dedicated to the legacy of residential schools. The 94 calls to action continue […]

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      Related posts:
      1. Reflecting on the legacy of Murray Sinclair, plus rejecting the child welfare deal
      2. New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond
      3. Access to medical care and relations with the federal Conservatives are discussed with Alderville Chief
        4. 21 min
      4. In Their Words: Old grant application for aging arena stirs debate in Alnwick-Haldimand

        Alnwick-Haldimand Township council took another step in its journey to keep an aging arena open for residents at a special council meeting on Nov. 15. The Ontario government requested updated information regarding an old grant application the township staff made two years ago for upgrades and repairs to the current facility. It wanted to know […]

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        Related posts:
        1. In Their Words: Halfway into term Alnwick-Haldimand council debates and approves strategic plan
        2. All options open as council seeks public input on future of Alnwick-Haldimand Memorial Arena
        3. In Their Words: Alnwick-Halidmand council debates cancelling 2024-2025 hockey season
          4. 16 min

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