Across Canada, First Nations are using ground-penetrating radar to uncover the burials of children near residential schools. In 2021, Alderville conducted its radar probes on a site near the Alderville United Church (formerly Wesleyan Methodist) on Second Line Road. This is where an Industrial School existed in 1849 as a training centre for several First Nations […] The post The future of unmarked burials discovered in Alderville, plus a path toward an Indigenous police force appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumber ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Federation of University Women in Belleville is hosting a community event with Sally Armstrong on Saturday, April 27. She is an internationally renowned Canadian journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and human rights activist. She is often called the war correspondent for the world’s women. Armstrong has […] The post Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression. appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes o ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit voted to merge voluntarily recently. The Ontario government’s funding offer spurred them on, so the official request went in at the beginning of April. The pandemic response brought the role of public health units into […] The post Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Health unit recommends staying home, but for those who go out, here is some advice ..read more

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County and Cobourg are hammering away at a deal to operate an emergency shelter. Meanwhile, the town’s bylaws are now in place to regulate operations at local shelters, including Transition House and Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. County Warden […] The post Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Transition House moves to new facility as county approves $2.3 million purchase County w ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new Community Services and Police Act came into effect on April 1. The irony of the date did not get past Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf. It was not an April Fool’s joke. The new legislation significantly overhauls how police are regulated. The last time this […] The post New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief Chief explains hiring of new of ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a council meeting on February 28, Cobourg politicians approved a bylaw to regulate emergency shelters regarding operations, safety, and security. The most notable impacts will be on Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and Transition House. The bylaw is meant to address concerns from the public, town […] The post Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw Cobourg mayor shares ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this month, tensions between Cobourg and Northumberland County were on display. Cobourg passed new bylaws impacting emergency shelters within the town. This would include Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and Transition House. The bylaw is aimed at quelling concerns raised by many about the relocation of […] The post County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Brighton looks at possible lawsuit to address flooding as it weighs options Local minister s ..read more

Legislation aimed at providing Metis people the same rights for self-governance returned to the House of Commons for a third reading last month. It gives rights like authority concerning internal governance, citizenship, elections, government operations, and child and family services. In the show’s first segment, you will hear Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson explain […] The post Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: New show provides insight into Indigenous communi ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The last interview I did with Kim Rudd: On March 12, former Northumberland-Peterborough South Liberal MP Kim Rudd died. She was 66. She represented the riding for four years, from 2015 to 2019. In addition to being a politician, she was an entrepreneur and an active volunteer […] The post Former Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd remembered as a person, professional, and politician appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Former MP Kim Rudd shares her current battle with cancer and recalls political past Watching total solar ..read more

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A total solar eclipse will pass over Northumberland County on April 8. Residents will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch this unique phenomenon. The last one occurred nearly 400 years ago, and it will be another 400 years before it happens again. In this interview, Rick Stankiewicz, […] The post Watching total solar eclipse an “awesome” experience, says local astronomy club member appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: School board chair will explain new strategic plan and its impact on kids in classrooms Understandi ..read more