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Finding a doctor is no easy task – not in Northumberland, not in Ontario, and not in Canada.

It is easy for officials to say this. But if you don’t have a doctor, it is little solace.

Recently, the Ontario Health Team Northumberland – the oil in the gears of the local healthcare machine – marked a critical moment. It said all the people who had registered with Health Care Connect before Jan. 1, 2025, now have a primary care person looking after them. That means a local doctor or nurse practitioner is taking care of them.

In this interview, you will hear the person in charge of this process talk about how it happened. He is going to provide a step-by-step path anyone can follow.

So, if you are looking for a doctor or know someone who is in need, you may want to listen carefully to how you can join these others who do.

Transition House at 310 Division Street underwent major changes in 2025. For a year now, it has been a high-barrier model, operating at capacity almost every day. Last winter, the county operated a warming room at its main building. Then, there was a number of new projects starting up or finishing. It was a busy year.

In the face of all this, 1,300 households are on a waitlist for subsidized housing. On top of that, 78 people receive permanent rent supplements. And, 171 households received at-risk support, meaning they were on the verge of becoming homeless without the help.

In this interview, Northumberland County Associate Director of Housing and Homelessness, Rebecca Snelgrove, will review her department’s Annual Report. And, while there is a lack of affordable housing and people continue to live rough, there are a few bright spots she will point out.

Last week, the seven First Nations of the Williams Treaty became partners with Ontario Power Generation. Together, they want to build a new Small Modular Nuclear Reactor at Darlington. The federal and provincial governments are providing loan guarantees of up to $700 million to help finance one of the four small reactors scheduled to be built.

In this interview, you will hear from Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson as he outlines the deal. More importantly, you will listen as he explains his position in terms of environmental impact, consultations with his community, and the potential revenues, jobs, and opportunities for Alderville.

But don’t forget these same seven members of the Williams Treaty are also engaged with the nuclear generating station near Port Hope. How will this investment impact their position with Wesleyville?

Have a listen to find out the answer to this and more.

The draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, released on May 20, created a firestorm over its recommendations. In particular, references to the use of parks by unsheltered people and to the availability of syringe disposal boxes in parks were among several controversial suggestions.

Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland released a statement in response to the public outcry, saying enough is enough. In it, he assured the public that the contentious sections would be addressed.

Five frontline agencies wrote an open letter responding to the mayor’s statement. This further stoked the community debate.

On today’s show, one of the contributors to the open letter, Alicia Vandine, Executive Director of the Northumberland United Way, will talk about the letter, its intent, and its contents.

If this concerns you, then you will want to hear what she has to say.

On June 9, Alnwick Haldimand Township announced it was closing its offices to walk-in traffic following serious threats, acts of intimidation, and harassment directed at senior staff.

There were allegations of staff being targeted on social media, by email, and through comments on the municipal website.

The offices were reopened Wednesday, three weeks after the closure.

In this interview with township CAO Dave Dawson, he will explain the closure, speak about what happened, and why it was necessary. He will also clarify the steps taken to ensure staff safety.

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