*This information is subject to change** You can read my letter that I sent here My Letter to OLT UPDATE NOVEMBER 5th. I reached out the coordinator. Sending an email with your concerns is not guaranteed that everyone on the case will read it. You can ask to speak, but that is a different process Here is what she shared with me. Good morning, Thank […]
This is the letter I plan on sending. I will be sending it after I have confirmed all the correct details and will share the information VIA my page. Dear Members of the Ontario Land Tribunal, My name is Maria Papaioannoy, and I have lived in Cobourg since 2016. I chose to make Cobourg my home for many reasons, but one of the biggest was […]
In a time when nearly everything can be found online, a new question is starting to surface in our communities: when does sharing information cross the line into doxxing? A recent local dispute on a Port Hope facebook group has brought that question into focus. So I decided to look into it and learn all I can about this situation. The Back Story A Facebook […]
There’s a saying that my mom always shared that’s guided this little local tradition from the very beginning: “The way you start the year is the way the year will be.” On January 1st, 2021, I decided to take that saying to heart, but in a different way than before. You see, I’ve always been one for traditions. I’ve done it all! I’ve put money […]
A few weeks ago I was accused of starting THIS PETITION. So not true, and you can read about the witch hunt HERE. I am starting a petition today: You can find it HERE, and its about letting the residents of Cobourg park their RV’s in their driveways. Believe it or not, our zoning bylaws ban anyone from parking an RV 2o feet or longer […]
I was recently in Warsaw, where I presented a keynote entitled “What I Hear vs. What I Know: Battling Misinformation from the Newsroom to the Facebook Comment Section.” So, it would be hypocritical of me to sit this one out. I believe in truth, I believe in facts. And I believe in speaking out when misinformation begins to take hold, when it’s uncomfortable, even when […]
I’ve spent the last few days searching for answers to a simple question: “Who is running in my riding of Northumberland?” Finding clear information has been a challenge, so I’ve compiled everything you need to know to make an informed decision in the Ontario provincial election on February 27, 2025. What is my Riding? Northumberland-Peterborough South is a large riding spanning approximately 3,001 square KM. […]
Saying Farewell to Retail and Embracing a New Journey As I sit down to write this blog post, I can’t help but reflect on the journey I’ve been on since 2013, a journey that has defined a significant part of my identity. For the past decade, owning retail shops, specifically vape shops, has been my life. It’s been a rollercoaster of experiences, challenges, and growth. […]
TRIGGER WARNING Northumberland Women is a place where all women within our community are welcomed with open arms. We understand that some of the topics we discuss might stir discomfort in certain hearts. It’s natural for these conversations to evoke a range of emotions – discomfort, anger, sadness, and more. It’s possible that some will remain unaffected, while others might find solace in the fact […]
I am not writing to convince anyone that drug use is OK; that is a moral issue with no place in the argument for the effectiveness of public health initiatives like TweakeasyCBG and the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) they have established in Cobourg. OPS will benefit people who use drugs and our community. This program will reduce the harm and minimize the impact on our […]