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Alderville band council takes historic step towards personhood for Rice Lake, says chief

Earlier this week, the Alderville Band Council made a landmark decision. It may be one of the most The post Alderville band council takes historic step towards personhood for Rice Lake, says chief [https://consider-this.ca/alderville-band-council-takes-historic-step-towards-personhood-for-rice-lake-says-chief/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood [https://consider-this.ca/historic-decision-by-alderville-band-council-major-step-in-quest-for-rice-lake-personhood/] 2. Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations [https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-takes-rice-lake-personhood-efforts-to-united-nations/] 3. Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief [https://consider-this.ca/legal-personhood-for-rice-lake-slowly-gathering-momentum-says-alderville-chief/]

Northumberland Hills Hospital launches pilot program to include patient caregivers to support treatment

Nothing helps someone sick in the hospital more than having loved ones or friends giving the support they The post Northumberland Hills Hospital launches pilot program to include patient caregivers to support treatment [https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-launches-pilot-program-to-include-patient-caregivers-to-support-treatment/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. 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/] 2. In Their Words: Hamilton Twp sends well-known resident to new doctor recruitment committee [https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-hamilton-twp-send-well-known-resident-to-new-doctor-recruitment-committee/] 3. Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO [https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-covid-19-outbreaks-part-of-cold-and-flu-season-says-ceo/]

Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair

There are those in Cobourg who will tell you it is the epicentre for those living rough. Then, The post Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair [https://consider-this.ca/brighton-homelessness-task-force-collaborating-with-community-to-address-issues-as-winter-is-coming-says-chair/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Brighton politician wants to help unsheltered people in the town with help from county [https://consider-this.ca/brighton-politician-wants-to-help-unsheltered-people-in-the-town-with-help-from-county/] 2. Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor [https://consider-this.ca/brighton-undertakes-environmental-sustainability-plan-to-tackle-climate-change-and-more-says-councillor/] 3. In Their Words: Hamilton Twp council takes collaborative approach to affordable housing [https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-hamilton-twp-council-takes-collaborative-approach-to-affordable-housing/]

Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director

Nationally, the picture is grim, and the numbers are crushing. More than two million Canadians used food banks The post Local food banks see growing demand as more people face food insecurity, says executive director [https://consider-this.ca/local-food-banks-see-growing-demand-as-more-people-face-food-insecurity-says-executive-director/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Rising numbers of people using food bank in face of inflation, gas prices, says CEO [https://consider-this.ca/rising-numbers-of-people-using-food-bank-in-face-of-inflation-gas-prices-says-ceo/] 2. Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles [https://consider-this.ca/fare-share-food-bank-see-need-skyrocket-as-people-seeking-help-more-than-doubles/] 3. Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat [https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-county-food-banks-respond-to-growing-need-to-feed-those-struggling-to-eat/]

Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026

Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf delivered his 2026 budget, which includes a whopping 20.5 percent increase. It is The post Cobourg police chief promises single-digit increase in future following massive 20.5 percent hike for 2026 [https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-promises-single-digit-increase-in-future-following-massive-20-5-percent-hike-for-2026/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Cobourg Police Chief defends budget as the public seeks answers to a 20.5 percent increase [https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-defends-budget-as-the-public-seeks-answers-to-a-20-5-percent-increase/] 2. Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program impact, compared to Bill 6 [https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-chief-explains-safer-streets-program-impact-compared-to-bill-6/] 3. Not much wiggle room as Port Hope police told to review draft budget for savings, say Chief [https://consider-this.ca/not-much-wiggle-room-as-port-hope-police-told-to-review-draft-budget-for-savings-say-chief/]