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Council Highlights October 2024

Please Note: This meeting was in person ONLY at the Castleton Town Hall and therefore no Audio Visual Recording is available. To view full minutes please visit our Agenda and Minutes Page: https://www.cramahe.ca/en/municipal-government/agendas-minutes.aspx

Minutes will be posted within 5 business days after meeting date.

Construction of new long-term care home, archives & museum enters final stage

Cobourg, ON – October 7, 2024 – The construction of the new Golden Plough Lodge & Northumberland County Archives and Museum (GPL & NCAM) has reached a significant milestone. The project is now 75 per cent complete and firmly moving into the final phase of construction.

"We are entering an exciting phase of the project as finishing contractors begin work onsite,” states Director of Public Works Denise Marshall. “Northumberland County and its construction partners are determined to deliver a...

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Additional Stop Signs within the Township of Cramahe - July 2 2024

New 3 Way Stop

At the June 25, 2024, Meeting of Council 4 new stop signs were approved to be erected at the following intersections within Cramahe, this will create 2 new three-way stops.

By-laws 2024-35 and 2024-36 shall become effective upon the erection of said Stop Signs in accordance with the regulations of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8. Anticipated installation date is Tuesday July 2, 2024.

Lake Road and Pine Tree Lane Road in Colborne (North & South)

Old Shelter Valley Road and...

County Applauds VIA Rail Canada for getting morning train service back on track

Cobourg, ON – May 6, 2024 – Northumberland County is pleased to note VIA Rail Canada’s recent announcement that it will reinstate commuter rail service between Ottawa and Toronto as of May 27, 2024. The new VIA Rail Train 641, leaving Ottawa at 4:19 a.m. and arriving in Toronto just before 9:00 a.m. Monday to Thursday, is a critical step forward in meeting regional transportation needs.

“VIA Rail Canada’s introduction of Train 641 gets morning rail service back on track for Northumberland and...

New Zamboni has arrived!

Parks, Rec & Facilities staff are very excited to announce the arrival of a new ice resurfacer. Years of transfers to reserves as well as planning by the team and the day is finally here. The new Zamboni has arrived, coming in $21,000 under budget and due to the amazing upkeep and maintenance from staff of the previous Zamboni there was a very fair trade in value. Surely this new ice resurfacer will make a big difference to facility staff as well as the community members that enjoy the rink...

Northumberland County Installing traffic calming flashing signals to enhance school zone safety

Cobourg, ON – October 23, 2023 - Northumberland County is taking another step towards ensuring the safety of school children by introducing traffic calming flashing signals in the vicinity of six selected schools that will be subject to speed reductions during school hours. These measures have been put in place to reduce the speed of motorists and promote a safer environment for students as they travel to and from school.

"We are investing in the safety of our children by introducing traffic...

News Release- Refresh of Paramedic Services Regional Report

East Ontario Warden Caucus  Releases Refresh of Paramedic Services Regional Report

Media Release May 24th, 2023

To view full report please visit : www.eowc.org/2023paramedicstudy