The correspondence termed this issue a Humanitarian Crisis and called on both provincial and Federal governments for action as homelessness, mental health and addiction crises grow – the letter cites 3,432 drug-related deaths and more than 1,400 homeless encampments across the province in 2023.

Noronha added that she is proud to be part of Provincial Leader Bonnie Crombie's team, whose members come from all walks of life and backgrounds - “outstanding individuals with dynamic skill sets, who will bring these talents to bear every day for the people they will represent,”

As set out in the Federal Government's National Flag etiquette, the flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the Honourable Murray Sinclair's funeral or memorial service.

Casimiro had recently appeared before Cobourg council to request $250,00 in funding for 2025, a significant increase over the $150,000 they had been receiving in recent years. But inflation, as well as the loss of a key Trillium grant, made it impossible to continue on the lower amount.

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An extensive debate ensued over the potential under the MPDS to have municipal fire departments prepared to accept more health-related calls. Brown said that a meeting was set up with Northumberland fire chiefs on this matter, but the chiefs asked that it be delayed until the end of the month.