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Five agencies pen open letter to Cobourg mayor over response to draft parks and recreation plan

The draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, released on May 20, created a firestorm over its recommendations. In particular, references to the use of parks by unsheltered people and to the availability of syringe disposal boxes in parks were among several controversial suggestions. Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland released a statement in response to the public outcry, saying enough is enough. In it, he assured the public that the contentious sections would be addressed. Five frontline agencies wrote an open letter responding to the mayor’s statement. This further stoked the community debate. On today’s show, one of the contributors to the open letter, Alicia Vandine, Executive Director of the Northumberland United Way, will talk about the letter, its intent, and its contents. If this concerns you, then you will want to hear what she has to say.

Alnwick Haldimand Township CAO reveals reasons for municipal office closure

On June 9, Alnwick Haldimand Township announced it was closing its offices to walk-in traffic following serious threats, acts of intimidation, and harassment directed at senior staff. There were allegations of staff being targeted on social media, by email, and through comments on the municipal website. The offices were reopened Wednesday, three weeks after the closure. In this interview with township CAO Dave Dawson, he will explain the closure, speak about what happened, and why it was necessary. He will also clarify the steps taken to ensure staff safety.

Former Grafton resident authors book to help military, police and first responders facing mental health challenges

I knew Mark Nasmith when he was a kid growing up in Grafton. His mother, Cecilia, and I The post Former Grafton resident authors book to help military, police and first responders facing mental health challenges [https://consider-this.ca/former-grafton-resident-authors-book-to-help-military-police-and-first-responders-facing-mental-health-challenges/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Cobourg Police officers getting special training to better help troubled veterans [https://consider-this.ca/cobourg-police-officers-getting-special-training-to-better-help-troubled-veterans/] 2. Inside look at the county and mental health association’s collaboration to provide supportive housing in Campbellford [https://consider-this.ca/inside-look-at-the-county-and-mental-health-associations-collaboration-to-provide-supportive-housing-in-campbellford/] 3. Public and professionals invited to share stories related to healthcare, mental health, addiction services in Northumberland [https://consider-this.ca/public-and-professionals-invited-to-share-stories-related-to-healthcare-mental-health-addiction-services-in-northumberland/]

Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push

Several major initiatives were advanced during a recent meeting of the Union of Ontario Indians in Thunder Bay, The post Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push [https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-shares-efforts-as-first-nations-prepare-for-busy-fall-legislative-push/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5 [https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-one-of-indigenous-leaders-to-meet-with-premier-ford-over-bill-5/] 2. Alderville First Nation Chief seeks consultations on federal “nation building projects” [https://consider-this.ca/alderville-first-nation-chief-seeks-consultations-on-federal-nation-building-projects/] 3. Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections [https://consider-this.ca/alderville-chief-says-provincial-legislation-violates-treaty-rights-plus-band-council-elections/]

Port Hope Fire Chief talks about winning provincial honours, his life and his career

Port Hope’s Fire Chief just received top honours from a provincial organization. The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers The post Port Hope Fire Chief talks about winning provincial honours, his life and his career [https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-fire-chief-talks-about-winning-provincial-honours-his-life-and-his-career/] appeared first on Consider This [https://consider-this.ca]. Related posts: 1. Thursday, June 4, 2026 [https://consider-this.ca/thursday-june-4-2026/] 2. 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/] 3. Retired Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf reviews career and performance in final interview [https://consider-this.ca/retired-cobourg-police-chief-paul-vandegraaf-reviews-career-and-performance-in-final-interview/]