Consider This Northumberland - March 31: Chief Dave Mowat / Balder Corporation

A man was dropped off at Northumberland Hills Hospital with a gunshot wound earlier this month. After an OPP investigation, a police raid occurred on a property within Alderville First Nation. Shortly after, the band council removed the people living on that property.

On today’s show, Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat will explain why he and the band council took these serious steps. More importantly, he will delve into these unique powers and why they are so crucial to keeping his community safe.

After that, there is another story about the application of political power. Representatives of Balder Corporation, the developer of a rental apartment building at the corner of William Street and University Avenue, came before the council recently. Town staff contends the development has only four affordable units instead of 15. Balder Corporation representatives disagreed. You will hear why the council approved the grant, despite the disparity.