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Women in Northumberland may benefit from proposed federal laws, says Cornerstone executive director

New federal legislation announced last week could deem femicide a first-degree murder offence. It also makes coercive control The post Women in Northumberland may benefit from proposed federal laws, says Cornerstone executive director [https://consider-this.ca/women-in-northumberland-may-benefit-from-proposed-federal-laws-says-cornerstone-executive-director/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director [https://consider-this.ca/day-of-remembrance-marks-dramatic-increases-in-demand-at-womens-shelter-says-executive-director/] 2. Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate [https://consider-this.ca/violence-against-women-up-in-northumberland-as-shelter-faces-challenges-to-help-and-educate/] 3. Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship [https://consider-this.ca/transitioning-back-into-the-northumberland-community-after-leaving-an-abusive-relationship/]

Youth Wellness Hub opens and Nightstop program continues as services expand for young people in Northumberland

One year ago, Rebound Youth Services launched a new program for homeless youth called Nightstop. The volunteer-based program The post Youth Wellness Hub opens and Nightstop program continues as services expand for young people in Northumberland [https://consider-this.ca/youth-wellness-hub-opens-and-nightstop-program-continues-as-services-expand-for-young-people-in-northumberland/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Rebound accepting referrals for homeless prevention program for youth [https://consider-this.ca/rebound-accepting-referrals-for-homeless-prevention-program-for-youth/] 2. Young adults want to stay in Trent Hills but face barriers, says youth survey [https://consider-this.ca/young-adults-want-to-stay-in-trent-hills-but-face-barriers-says-youth-survey/] 3. Youth entrepreneurs display their summer businesses at Cobourg business expo [https://consider-this.ca/youth-entrepreneurs-display-their-summer-businesses-at-cobourg-business-expo/]

Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert

Tenant rights groups across Ontario are upset with the government over a series of changes to laws affecting The post Changes to landlord, tenant laws will have far-reaching impact for both sides locally, says expert [https://consider-this.ca/changes-to-landlordchanges-to-landlord-tenant-laws-will-have-far-reaching-impact-for-both-sides-locally-says-expert-tenant-laws-will-have-far-reaching-impact-for-both-sides-locally-says-expert/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Tenant’s rights eroding as province continues to hold online hearings, advocates say [https://consider-this.ca/tenants-rights-eroding-as-province-continues-to-hold-online-hearings-advocates-say/] 2. Chambers of Commerce call on all three levels of government to address housing crisis [https://consider-this.ca/chambers-of-commerce-calls-on-all-three-levels-of-government-to-address-housing-crisis/] 3. Lawyer worries about Northumberland tenants as landlords given additional powers under new provincial rules [https://consider-this.ca/lawyer-worries-about-northumberland-tenants-as-landlords-given-additional-powers-under-new-provincial-rules/]

Mental health expert suggests helpful strategies to deal with Christmas pressures and stress

A recent study found that nearly one-third of Canadians expect this year’s holidays to be more stressful than The post Mental health expert suggests helpful strategies to deal with Christmas pressures and stress [https://consider-this.ca/mental-health-expert-suggests-helpful-strategies-to-deal-with-christmas-pressures-and-stress/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Local mental health experts offer life hacks for addressing stress and anxiety during holiday season [https://consider-this.ca/local-mental-health-experts-offer-life-hacks-for-addressing-stress-and-anxiety-during-holiday-season/] 2. Surviving the stress of Christmas and a pandemic (round four) from two local experts [https://consider-this.ca/surviving-the-stress-of-christmas-and-a-pandemic-round-four-from-two-local-experts/] 3. Pandemic fatigue and uncertainty are some of the mental health challenges we face, says expert [https://consider-this.ca/pandemic-fatigue-and-uncertainty-are-some-of-the-mental-health-challenges-we-face-says-expert/]

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair

The Ontario government is proposing to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven. A new central agency will provide The post Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has many concerns over provincial consolidation proposal, says chair [https://consider-this.ca/ganaraska-region-conservation-authority-has-many-concerns-over-provincial-consolidation-proposal-says-chair/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support [https://consider-this.ca/future-of-garden-hill-dam-debated-as-municipal-council-asked-for-financial-support/] 2. Rising water levels set records as experts explain why [https://consider-this.ca/rising-water-levels-set-records-as-experts-explain-why/] 3. Rowden’s published response to recent column [https://consider-this.ca/rowdens-published-response-to-recent-column/]