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The Ontario Government announced last week it plans to strengthen the bail system to protect communities from violent The post Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime [https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-calls-for-expanded-provincial-review-of-bail-system-to-include-more-than-violent-crime/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders [https://consider-this.ca/chief-explains-hiring-of-new-officers-plus-he-critiques-provincial-changes-to-address-repeat-offenders/] 2. Calls for service down while drugs and violent crime rising: 2021 annual police report [https://consider-this.ca/calls-for-service-down-while-drugs-and-violent-crime-rising-2021-annual-police-report/] 3. Community canvas strives to meet concerns in east end, says police chief [https://consider-this.ca/community-canvas-strives-to-meet-concerns-in-east-end-says-police-chief/]

Campbellford Memorial Hospital recently launched a new program for patients waiting for ongoing care. It combines virtual care, The post New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges patient care at home while waiting to meet ongoing needs [https://consider-this.ca/new-pilot-program-at-campbellford-hospital-bridges-the-care-of-patients-at-home-waiting-for-ongoing-care/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Report emphasizes challenges facing rural hospitals like Campbellford, says CEO [https://consider-this.ca/report-emphasizes-challenges-facing-rural-hospitals-like-campbellford-says-ceo/] 2. Hospital continues to operate over capacity, but everyone is getting care, says NHH CEO [https://consider-this.ca/hospital-continues-to-operate-over-capacity-but-everyone-is-getting-care-says-nhh-ceo/] 3. Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the community and itself to recognize LGBTQ2+ community [https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-works-within-the-community-and-itself-to-recognize-lgbtq2-community/]

On May 1, strong mayor powers came into effect in Cobourg, Port Hope, Trent Hills, and Brighton. The The post Brighton mayor outlines new strong mayor powers and how he will use them [https://consider-this.ca/brighton-mayor-outlines-new-strong-mayor-powers-and-how-he-will-use-them/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. In Their Words: Brighton council discusses strong mayor powers and some of its implications now and in the future [https://consider-this.ca/brighton-council-discusses-strong-mayor-powers-and-some-of-its-implications-now-and-in-the-future/] 2. Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review [https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-councillor-offers-early-thoughts-on-strong-mayor-powers-calling-for-review/] 3. In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking clarity from Cleveland [https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-cobourg-council-tackles-strong-mayor-powers-seeking-clarity-from-cleveland/]

Troops from across the province, including those from the 31 Canadian Brigade Group based in London, Ontario, started The post Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County during recent massive training exercise [https://consider-this.ca/canadian-armed-forces-invade-northumberland-county-during-recent-massive-training-exercise/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Warden sizes up past year in council chambers and why you should pay attention in 2025 [https://consider-this.ca/warden-sizes-up-past-year-in-council-chambers-and-why-you-should-pay-attention-in-2025/] 2. Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief [https://consider-this.ca/upcoming-federal-election-and-a-wide-range-of-issues-discussed-by-alderville-chief/] 3. Black History Month needs higher profile in Northumberland, says local advocate [https://consider-this.ca/black-history-month-needs-higher-profile-in-northumberland-says-local-advocate/]

It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While a The post Green Party candidate addresses key concerns for residents of Northumberland-Clarke [https://consider-this.ca/green-party-candidate-addresses-key-concerns-for-residents-of-northumberland-clarke/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Green Party candidate chats about party chaos, universal basic income and her deep roots in the community [https://consider-this.ca/green-party-candidate-chats-about-party-chaos-universal-basic-income-and-her-deep-roots-in-the-community/] 2. Green Party’s Maxwell Groves outlines his party’s approach to issues in Northumberland County [https://consider-this.ca/green-partys-maxwell-groves-outlines-his-partys-approach-to-issues-in-northumberland-county/] 3. Conservative candidate Philip Lawrence makes his case speaking to local issues facing Northumberland-Clarke [https://consider-this.ca/conservative-candidate-philip-lawrence-makes-his-case-speaking-to-local-issues-facing-northumberland-clarke/]