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  • Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam

    Garden Hill is a tiny hamlet north of Port Hope, nestled in a rural area and surrounded by

    The post Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam appeared first on Consider This.

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    1. In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development
    2. In Their Words: Garden Hill Dam to undergo environmental assessment to determine future
    3. Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support
    4. 31 min
    5. County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville

      Blue Dot Northumberland is an organization raising concerns over the proposed Wesleyville Nuclear Generation Station. The group believes

      The post County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville appeared first on Consider This.

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      1. Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville
      2. In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council
      3. Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project
      4. 39 min
      5. Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton

        Earlier this week, Brighton council agreed to assign one member to the Northumberland Food Policy Council, starting next

        The post Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton appeared first on Consider This.

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        1. In Their Words: Brighton council debates role on food sustainability group
        2. Brighton launches first speed camera on main road, first in Northumberland County
        3. Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair
        4. 32 min
        5. Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville

          It is heralded as the World’s Largest Nuclear Power plants. It promises to create thousands of jobs and

          The post Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville appeared first on Consider This.

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          1. Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project
          2. In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council
          3. Port Hope mayor gives some details surrounding massive land deal to acquire Wesleyville
          4. 38 min
          5. One to two percent of sexual assault cases end in conviction nationally and locally, says expert

            International Women’s Day is on Sunday, March 8. But on the Saturday, the day before, the Kawartha Sexual

            The post One to two percent of sexual assault cases end in conviction nationally and locally, says expert appeared first on Consider This.

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            2. Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship
            3. Safe interview room helps victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, says police
            4. 20 min
            5. Cramahe Township mayor sheds light and provides analysis of details for 2026 budget

              Cramahe Township residents are well aware of the 3.79 percent budget increase for 2026. For the average homeowner

              The post Cramahe Township mayor sheds light and provides analysis of details for 2026 budget appeared first on Consider This.

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              1. Cramahe mayor vows to take on illegal cannabis grow-ops in township
              2. Cramahe Township mayor defends status quo, while some residents concerned over lack of in-person voting
              3. In Their Words: Cramahe Township cuts animal control contribution by half, as part of a 3.79 percent tax increase for 2026
              4. 31 min
              5. Community event honours Pink Shirt Day for parents and caregivers to help children prevent bullying

                Northumberland County and the local school boards are teaming up to present a free, morning-long event on February

                The post Community event honours Pink Shirt Day for parents and caregivers to help children prevent bullying appeared first on Consider This.

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                1. Friday, February 20, 2026 PM
                2. Freedom Convoy Orange Shirt Day video upsets Alderville Chief
                3. Alderville Chief shares a unique perspective on Orange Shirt Day 2023
                4. 27 min
                5. County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program

                  The Liberal government promised $10-a-day child care within five years nationwide. Come March 31, it will hit that

                  The post County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program appeared first on Consider This.

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                  1. Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager
                  2. New daycare spaces open recently in three locations across Northumberland County
                  3. New early years program launches next month across county
                  4. 35 min
                  5. Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor

                    A new clinic on the second floor of Northumberland Hills Hospital recently opened, providing enhanced care for babies

                    The post Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor appeared first on Consider This.

                    Related posts:
                    1. Hospital officials outline strategic plan for healthcare and its impact on you
                    2. New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access
                    3. Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO
                    4. 24 min
                    5. Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county

                      Municipalities across Northumberland are finalizing their 2026 budgets. Politicians struggle to meet their communities’ needs while balancing a

                      The post Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county appeared first on Consider This.

                      Related posts:
                      1. Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel
                      2. Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner’s report on council, staff and residents’ relations
                      3. Resident won’t give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised
                      4. 50 min

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