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Northumberland County farmers are facing skyrocketing diesel fuel prices. The cost of fertilizer is off the charts. Labour

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Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf is officially scheduled to step down on Friday, May 22. This is his

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University and college students are home on summer break. High school and elementary school will soon be letting

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You may not believe this, but according to local experts, there are summer jobs out there. Lots of

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Northumberland County recently welcomed a new physician, Dr. Roshion Sabeeha Ishaque. She started in early March. In this

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It is called the Putting Student Achievement First Act. Otherwise, it is known as Bill 101. It will

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Earlier this week, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority downgraded water-level warnings for Rice Lake.

There was lots of rain in April. There was so much that Environment Canada issued some warnings for our area. A total of 81.3 mm fell during the entire month. Just last week, a flood watch was extended for the Rice Lake Shoreline.

So, what’s going on?

In this interview, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority hydrologist Cory Harris will explain it. He will talk about water levels and why, despite some good weather last week, West Northumberland continues to experience issues. He will also explain how development, climate change, and other factors contribute to the current conditions. He will also help shed light on the fancy terms experts use when discussing floods and water levels.

Have a listen and see if this helps you understand all the flood watches and warnings in effect.

Spring is a time of warmer weather, birds singing once more, and flowers pushing up tiny green shoots as the sun shines and wakes up our world.

It is also a time when people complain about the crater-sized potholes that nearly break an axle. It is also the start of road construction season with its delays and detours.

In this interview, Denise Marshall, director of public works for Northumberland County, will talk about fixing potholes. She will also discuss the upcoming construction. This includes places near you, such as Welcome, Brighton, Trent Hills, and Grafton. Then, there are the upcoming projects in the planning stages, such as Cobourg’s east end, Roseneath and Fenella, Castleton, and Hastings.

Have a listen and see if your road is mentioned or if there is construction going on near you this summer.

Girls as young as 11-years old are being recruited into sex work by human traffickers. Northumberland is particularly

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There are more than 10 organizations in Northumberland County that support farmers and promote buying local food. There

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