Experience Northumberland

:: Experience Northumberland ::
County Profile
Warden's Message
On behalf of Northumberland County and its residents, I wish to
extend to you a warm welcome. Our County provides for an ideal
location for business investment and tourism attraction.
Northumberland County and its local communities offer a diversity of
unique attractions, exciting festivals and events, accommodations,
camping, dining and shopping experiences. Our downtowns provide
an eclectic mix of businesses, while our business parks are home to a
number of diverse manufacturers.
Above all, our residents of Northumberland County are the strongest
asset. Their friendly disposition and hard work ethic demonstrate the
entrepreneurial spirit that exists. Whether a visitor or investor come
and enjoy the Northumberland Experience.
Warden Rick Austin
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:: Table of Contents ::
Chapter 01 :: 3
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Introduction
Overview
Location
Distance Chart
Chapter 08 ::
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Retail Information
Buying Power Indices
Historical Buying Power Indices
Retail Sales Projection
Chapter 02 :: 5
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Transportation
Airport Information
Freight & Cartage Information
Port Information
Chapter 09 ::
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Utility Rates
Hydro Charges by Municipality
Natural Gas Charges by Service Type
Water & Sewer Rates by Municipality
Chapter 03 :: 7
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Population Statistics
Population Highlights
Population Growth & Projection
Educational Characteristics
Chapter 10 ::
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Tax Information
2001 Tax Figures (ER 520)
Municipal Tax Rates/Class
County Assessment Base
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Employment Statistics
Major Employers
Employment Statistical Highlights
Wage Rates for Northumberland County
Wage Comparison by Occupation
Northumberland Labour Force by Industry
Commuting Population & Labour Force
Local Media Sources
Chapter 11 ::
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Development Information
Non-Residential Development Charges
Building Permit Construction Values
Land Price Survey
Chapter 12 ::
30 : Contact Information
30 : Government Offices
31 : General Contacts
Chapter 05 :: 14 : Business Parks
Chapter 06 :: 16
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Community Information
Educational Facilities
Waste Management
Health Care
Accommodations
Community Events
Retail Opportunities
Recreation
About this Document
The County Profile provides a narrative and statistical overview of
Northumberland County. This document will be useful to both new and existing
businesses as well as residents within Northumberland County.
The County Profile makes use of a variety of reliable sources and
information. Much of the data is sourced from the 2001 Census and the local
municipalities. Every effort has been made to ensure correctness. No liability for
accuracy is expressed or implied.
Chapter 07 :: 20 : Housing Information
20 : Housing Price Survey
20 : Housing Starts by Municipality
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:: Introduction ::
Overview
Northumberland County is a vibrant community known for its exceptional quality of life. Located 50 minutes east of Toronto,
Northumberland County is situated between Toronto and Montreal, Canada's two largest metropolitan centres with a combined population of
over 9 million. These regions are connected by the four-to-eight lane toll free Highway 401 which runs through the heart of Northumberland
County and is accessible from all communities therein.
The communities of Northumberland are different sizes and offer a multitude of services and amenities. Excellent health care, a low crime rate,
and superb educational facilities make Northumberland a great place for young families looking for an alternative lifestyle from the urban
centres. Northumberland has everything a person could possibly need from shopping malls and movie theatres to excellent parks, nature trails,
and internationally renowned water sports.
A diverse industrial, commercial, and agricultural economic base already exists in Northumberland County. With its low cost of living, low
unemployment rate, and easy access to Canada's largest toll-free highway, Northumberland is the ideal place for industrial and commercial
development and expansion. With a population of 77,500, in 2001, and over 800,000 people within 30 minutes, Northumberland County has
major business expansion potential. Northumberland County has also been identified as an outer ring area in the Greenbelt Plan. This
designation ensures growth in the next 30 years and with this growth comes many business opportunities.
Location
Trent Hills
Hamilton
Alnwick / Haldimand
Port Hope
Cramahe
Cobourg
Brighton
LAKE ONTARIO
Population:
77,500 Northumberland County (Census 2001)
861,073 Commuting Range (within 30 minutes)
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Distance Chart to Major North American Centres
Distances
Destination Canada
Distance
(km/miles)
Drive
(hours)
Oshawa/Durham
Toronto
Kingston
Hamilton
Thousand Island Bridge*
Niagara Falls*
Fort Erie*
Ottawa
Montreal
Windsor*
56/35
100/62
133/82
177/110
190/119
231/144
266/165
300/186
440/275
465/290
0.6
1.2
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.8
3.2
4.1
4.5
Destination US
Buffalo, NY*
Watertown, NY*
Detroit, MI*
Cleveland, OH
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MASS
* Denotes U.S. border crossing
266/165
210/130
465/288
580/360
755/470
770/480
800/500
2.8
2.25
4.5
6.0
7.5
7.6
8.0
Source: Mapquest, www.mapquest.ca 2005
Northumberland County is strategically located between Toronto
and Montreal on Highway 401. There are two low-traffic
U.S. border crossings within two and a half hours of
Northumberland County, further increasing its appeal to any
business. Northumberland is home to many trucking and freight
businesses that are capable of catering to any need.
Highway #7, Ontario's major northern corridor, is accessible by
County Rd. 30, County Rd. 45, and County Rd. 28. These highways
are all season 2 lane highways meticulously maintained by the
county. The Highway #7 corridor connects Toronto, Peterborough,
and Ottawa.
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:: Transportation ::
By land, sea, and air, Northumberland County offers its constituents a variety of shipping and transportation options. There are
numerous freight and shipping companies within Northumberland that provide local, national, and international services. Rail service
is provided by CN, CPR, and VIA (passenger). Northumberland County is intersected by a main railway line between Toronto
and Montreal; a route that has enabled much of Ontario's economic expansion since its creation. Air service is provided by
one of three nearby airports; Peterborough, Oshawa Municipal, and Pearson International in Toronto.
Airport Information
Peterborough Airport (CYPQ)
The largest public airport between Toronto and Ottawa,
Peterborough CYPQ offers year-round reliable service. The airport
has extensive freight capabilities; offering fork lifting and
transport services. There are no landing fees, nor overnight fees.
It is located a mere 8km from downtown Peterborough and 30km
from Northumberland County. Located 50km east of Toronto, the
Oshawa Municipal Airport is capable of handling aircraft of various
sizes. A brand new passenger terminal was recently constructed.
Oshawa Municipal Airport
Location
Distance to Northumberland
# of Runways
Runway Sizes 12/30
04/22
Full Instrument Landing Capabilities
Customs Office
Hours of Operation
Aircraft Parking
Landing Fees (6:30-22:30)
Charter Passenger Service
Charter Cargo Service
Oshawa
56km (35 miles)
2
4,000' x 100'
2,670' x 100'
LOC/DME, NDB
Onsite, CANPASS
Office 8:00am-5:00pm
(landing after 10:30pm available
upon request)
$6.00/day
$90.00/month (pavement)
$60.00/month (gross)
$2.50 per 1000 kg
Air Express Ontario
Enterprise Air
Source: Oshawa Municipal Airport, www.oshawa-airport.com. March 2005
Location
Distance
# of Runways
Runway Sizes -
(09/27)
(13/31)
Full Instrument Landing Capabilities
Max Aircraft Weight
Customs Office
Hours of Operation
Coordinates
Fuel
# Movements
Jet Turbine Aircraft
Charter Passenger Service
Charter Cargo Service
Peterborough
30km (18 miles)
2
5,000' x 100' (asphalt)
1,788' x 50' (seasonal turf )
NDB, GPS
80,000lbs
Onsite, Canpass
24 hours/day, 364 days/year
N44 13 48 W78 21 48
Avgas 100LL, Jet A-1, pre-mixed FSII
20,000-25,000/year
300-500/year
Contact Trent Air Aviation (705) 745-7147
Contact Trent Air Aviation (705) 745-7147
Source: City of Peterborough, Airport General Info. Jan. 4, 2005
Pearson International Airport is Canada's largest commercial
airport. Serviced by 82 carriers, Pearson will handle 28.5 million
passengers in 2005, with that figure projected to grow to 50.8
million by 2020. For freight aircraft, a new infield tunnel is being
constructed thereby eliminating the need for cargo-craft to cross
the busy Pearson airfield.
Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Location
Distance to Northumberland
# of Runways
Runway Sizes 05L/23R
06L/24R
15R/33L
15L/33R
06R/24L
Carriers Serving Airport
Customs Office
Toronto
128km (80 miles)
5
10,500' x 200'
9,500' x 200'
8,500' x 200'
11,050' x 200'
9,020' x 200'
82
Yes (w/Canpass capability)
Source: Greater Toronto Airport Authority, www.gtaa.com
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Freight & Cartage Information
Local Trucking Services
Company Name
Head Office
Location
Local
Location
Phone
Ranlyn Transport
S & S Forwarding Ontario
W L Linkie Transportation Inc.
Argosy Carriers Ltd.
Carew's Freight
DJT Trucking
Hasiuk Trailers
MJ Express
Morrow Transport Inc.
National Shunt Svc. Ltd.
Shearer Transport
Sprint Couriers
Stevenson Cartage & Moving
Frank Arthur
Durham Transport
National Group
Charles Goodman Cartage
G Wakely Cartage Ltd.
Two Lane Enterprises Inc.
Brighton
Brighton
Castleton
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Colborne
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Hamilton
Cobourg
Cobourg
Colborne
Colborne
Colborne
Port Hope
Port Hope
Roseneath
Brighton
Brighton
Castleton
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Colborne
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Cobourg
Colborne
Colborne
Colborne
Port Hope
Port Hope
Roseneath
(613) 475-0635
(613) 475-5159
(905) 349-3075
(905) 372-3389
(905) 372-8550
(905) 373-6043
(905) 355-5333
(905) 372-5980
(905) 372-1422
(905) 377-9900
(905) 342-9191
(905) 373-4363
(905) 372-5276
(905) 355-2726
(905) 355-2520
(905) 355-2120
(905) 885-5479
(905) 885-2801
(905) 352-3211
Source: Northumberland Business Directory, March 2005
Port Information
Capable of servicing ships of all sizes and with direct access to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Port of Oshawa is a reliable
choice for any business that requires sea-born shipping. The Port of Oshawa is extremely accessible; only a few kilometers from Highway
401 and with access to CN and CP railways.
Port of Oshawa
Distance to Northumberland
56km (35 miles)
Maximum Water Depth
Total Berth Length
8.2m
433.2m
East Wharf
Depth
West Wharf
Depth
222.5m
8.2m
210.7m
7.2m
General Cargo Facilities
Storage
Inside (warehouse)
Inside (domed)
Outside
3
Oshawa Stevedoring Inc.
2 081 sq.m
10 534 sq.m
2 515 sq.m
Rail Access CN & CP
Highway Access
Distance to Highway
Highway 401
2 km
American Chart no.
Canadian Chart no.
14 810
2 050
Source: Quebec Stevedoring Company Inc., www.qsl.com. March 2005
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:: Population Statistics ::
Population Highlights:
• Working age population (15 & over) higher than Ontario and Canada
• Consistent & steady growth rate for all member municipalities
• 17% population increase since 1991
Population Growth & Projections
Population Projection By Municipality
Municipality
1991
1996
2001
2006
2011
2016
2021
Northumberland County
Alnwick-Haldimand
Brighton
Cobourg
Cramahe
Hamilton
Port Hope
Trent Hills
71,303
5,244
8,481
15,079
5,109
9,616
15,244
12,214
74,437
5,528
9,022
16,185
5,474
9,982
15,446
12,437
77,497
5,846
9,449
17,172
5,713
10,785
15,605
12,569
87,702
6,403
11,333
19,163
6,488
12,112
16,953
15,251
94,182
6,909
12,149
20,719
6,911
13,090
18,199
16,205
101,010
7,536
12,940
22,315
7,432
14,173
19,630
16,983
108,188
8,151
13,654
24,055
7,996
15,411
21,121
17,800
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001
Projections provided by SMR Research, May 2005
Population by Age
Population Age
Characteristics
Northumberland
Total
% Share
Ontario
Total
% Share
Total - All Persons
Age 0-4
Age 5-14
Age 15-19
Age 20-24
Age 25-44
Age 45-54
Age 55-64
Age 65-74
Age 75-84
Age 85 & Over
77,500
3,755
10,785
5,525
3,590
20,125
11,435
8,445
7,630
4,730
1,445
11,410,050
671,250
1,561,500
769,420
718,420
3,518,020
1,635,280
1,063,935
818,165
503,935
150,080
100.0
5.9
13.7
6.7
6.3
30.8
14.3
9.3
7.2
4.4
1.3
Median Age of Pop.
% of Pop. Ages 15+
100.0
4.8
13.9
7.1
4.6
26.0
14.8
10.9
9.8
6.0
1.9
41.1
81.2
37.2
80.4
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001
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Educational Characteristics
Highest level of Schooling
Total population aged 20-34
Less than a high school graduation cert.
High school graduation cert. and/or some
post-secondary
Trades certificate or diploma
College certificate or diploma
University certificate, diploma or degree
Total population aged 35-44
Less than a high school graduation cert.
High school graduation cert. and/or some
post-secondary
Trades certificate or diploma
College certificate or diploma
University certificate, diploma or degree
Total population aged 45-64
Less than a high school graduation cert.
High school graduation cert. and/or some
post-secondary
Trades certificate or diploma
College certificate or diploma
University certificate, diploma or degree
Northumberland
Ontario
Canada
10,815
15.3%
2,263,910
13.2%
5,916,935
15.6%
38.7%
9.8%
24.3%
11.9%
33.7%
7.9%
19.5%
25.6%
30.9%
10.8%
19.9%
22.9%
12,415
21.4%
1,949,845
17.3%
5,074,095
19.6%
28.2%
15.4%
23.9%
11.0%
25.6%
11.5%
21.2%
24.3%
25.1%
13.7%
19.7%
21.9%
19,765
30.6%
2,684,705
27.5%
7,241,135
29.0%
25.0%
13.9%
17.9%
12.6%
22.9%
11.6%
16.6%
21.5%
22.9%
12.8%
15.0%
20.3%
Source: Statistics Canada, Northumberland Community Profile 2001
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:: Employment Statistics ::
Major Employers
Major Employers - All Sectors
Company
Service
# of Employees
Collins & Aikman
Northumberland Hills Hospital
Kraft General Foods Ltd.
County of Northumberland
Warkworth Penitentiary
Cameco Corp.
Horizon Plastics Company Ltd.
Zircatec Precision Industries Ltd.
Weetabix of Canada Ltd.
Belden CDT
Auto Parts
Health Care Services
Food Processing
Government
Federal Corrections
Non-metal Refining
Foamed & Expanded Plastic Products
Non-metal Refining & Production
Food Processing
Communications & Energy Wire
850-899
500-549
500-549
450-499
300-349
300-349
300-349
250-299
250-299
200-249
Source: Direct Phone Survey, February 2005
Major Employers - Manufacturing Sectors
Company
Service
# of Employees
Collins & Aikman
Kraft General Foods Ltd.
Cameco Corp.
Horizon Plastics Company Ltd.
Zircatec Precision Industries Ltd.
Weetabix of Canada Ltd.
Belden CDT
Esco Ltd.
G.E. Plastics Canada Ltd.
Plastic Injection Moulding for Automotive Parts
Food Processing
Non-metal Refining
Foamed & Expanded Plastic Products
Non-metal Refining & Production
Food Processing
Communications & Energy Wire
Alloy & Stainless Steel Castings
Plastic & Synthetic Resins
850-899
500-549
300-349
300-349
250-299
250-299
200-249
150-199
150-199
Source: Direct Phone Survey, February 2005
Major Employers - Public Sectors
Company
Service
# of Employees
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board*
PVNC Catholic District School Board*
Northumberland Hills Hospital
County of Northumberland
Warkworth Penitentiary
Municipality of Port Hope
Brookside Youth Centre
Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Town of Cobourg
Elementary & Secondary Education
Religious Elementary & Secondary Education
Health Care Services
Government
Federal Corrections
Government
Youth Corrections
Health Care Services
Government
2,000-2,499
700-749
500-549
450-499
300-349
200-249
150-199
150-199
100-149
* Note: Only a percentage of these employees work in Northumberland County
Source: Direct Phone Survey, February 2005
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Employment Statistical Highlights
Historical Unemployment Rates
Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (Sept 2005, Unadjusted
3 month moving avg.)
Consistently low average wage in all sectors
Income: 17% lower than Provincial average (FP Markets, 2005)
6% lower than National average (FP Markets, 2005)
Secondary industry (manufacturing & construction)
accounts for over 27% of employment in Northumberland
County. The manufacturing and construction industries
benefit from competitive wages and a deeply ingrained
work ethic.
Year
ER 520*
Ontario
Canada
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
10.0
7.3
6.9
5.6
6.5
6.4
5.9
4.5
8.4
7.2
6.3
5.7
6.3
7.7
7.0
6.8
9.1
8.3
7.6
6.8
7.2
7.1
7.6
7.4
* Included in this region are Northumberland, Kawartha, and Muskoka Counties
Sources:
Statistics Canada 2004 Labour Force Survey
Service Canada, 1996-2004 Unemployment Rates by Economic Region
Labour Force Characteristics
Population Labour Force
Northumberland
Ontario
Characteristics
Average Earnings
Persons employed in Labour Force
Persons reporting hours of unpaid work
Total
30,030
37,600
56,815
Male
36,936
19,960
26,845
Female
22,279
17,640
29,965
Total
35,185
5,992,765
8,229,410
Male
42,719
3,173,275
3,886,440
Female
26,894
2,819,490
4,342,975
2001 employment rate (%)
2001 unemployment rate (%)
2001 participation rate (%)
58.0
6.5
62.0
64.0
5.5
67.7
52.4
7.6
56.7
63.2
6.1
67.3
69.1
5.8
73.4
57.6
6.5
61.5
Total - All Industries
Total Labour Force in Primary Industry
(agriculture & other resource based)
Total Labour Force in Secondary Industry
(manufacturing & construction)
Persons in Service Industry (tertiary)
37,600
1,590
19,960
1,100
17,640
485
5,992,765
191,015
3,173,275
135,925
2,819,490
55,090
10,350
7,725
2,625
1,136,575
979,720
336,865
25,660
11,135
14,530
4,485,170
2,057,625
2,427,540
Source: Statistics Canada, www.statcan.ca Census 2001
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Wage Rates for Northumberland County
Wages by Occupation
NOC
Occupation Title
Average Wage
High
Low
$23.06
$23.08
$24.85
$25.30
$33.62
$44.81
$30.00
$33.85
$14.25
$15.00
$14.50
$15.25
$15.60
$14.50
$17.10
$14.80
$14.70
$20.20
$17.05
$19.00
$18.15
$18.05
$16.55
$11.50
$13.25
$10.00
$12.10
$22.73
$21.53
$21.36
$21.10
$20.45
$27.78
$27.75
$26.11
$24.65
$26.10
$16.45
$16.31
$14.56
$15.00
$15.00
$26.10
$18.75
$33.25
$21.30
$17.20
$14.60
$10.35
$23.45
$14.00
$25.50
$7.85
$15.30
$19.50
$18.50
$21.15
$21.98
$26.75
$21.00
$15.85
$22.11
$16.45
$14.05
$19.45
$14.30
$22.05
$22.25
$31.00
$30.92
$33.10
$28.00
$18.15
$19.60
$17.85
$25.75
$18.05
$13.00
$12.50
$13.50
$12.48
$16.60
$14.55
$10.00
$13.30
$9.50
$14.75
$10.80
$19.70
$24.55
$12.00
$16.35
$22.18
$24.55
$18.70
$26.90
$24.85
$13.50
$17.07
$23.50
$21.65
$12.75
$15.84
$18.85
$16.20
$14.30
$15.50
$24.85
$16.00
$22.43
$20.60
$17.85
$16.00
$15.95
$12.05
$9.50
$9.32
$11.05
$16.20
$11.50
$15.45
Administrative Service Managers
0111
0112
0711
0911
Financial Managers
Human Resources Manager
Construction Managers
Manufacturing Managers
Skilled Admin./Business
1221
1231
1241
1242
1243
Administrative Officers
Bookkeepers
Secretaries
Legal Secretaries
Medical Secretaries
Professional Natural/Applied Sciences
2121
2132
2174
2211
2253
Biologists & Related Sciences
Mechanical Engineers
Computer Programmers
Chemical Technologists
Draftsmen
Professional Health
3152
3233
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skilled Sales & Service
6421
6462
Retail Salespersons
Correctional Service Officers
Trades, Transport, & Equipment Operators
7231
7232
7241
7242
7251
7311
7312
7333
7411
7414
7421
7452
Machinists
Tool & Die Makers
Electricians (non-union)
Industrial Electricians (non-union)
Plumbers (non-union)
Millwrights
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
Electrical Mechanics
Truck Drivers
Delivery & Courier Service Drivers
Heavy Equipment Operators
Material Handlers
Processing & Manufacturing
9213
9214
9222
9232
9411
9422
9423
9461
9482
9483
9486
Supervisors, Food, Beverage
and Tobacco Processing
Supervisors, Plastic & Rubber Products
Supervisors, Electronics Manufacturing
Petroleum, Gas and Chemical
Process Operators
Machine Operators, Mineral/Metal Proc.
Plastics Processing Machine Operators
Rubber Processing Machine Operators
Machine Operators, Food & Beverage
Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Insp., Testers
Electronics Assemblers/Fabricators
Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors
Source: Service Canada, Labour Market Information Wages & Salaries, 2004
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A major advantage of doing business in Northumberland County is the competative wages. In almost all occupations, Northumberland
County has a lower average hourly rate than all major centres in Ontario. Other areas with a similar proximity to Toronto can not
compete with Northumberland's attractive wages and skilled labour force.
:: Executive Summary ::
Wage Comparison by Occupation
Wage Comparisons
NOC
Occupation
Northumberland
Toronto
Waterloo Region
0112
0611
0711
1111
2132
2233
7232
7381
7421
9422
9482
Human Resources Managers
Sales, Marketing, & Advertising Managers
Construction Managers
Accountants
Mechanical Engineers
Ind. Engineering & Manufacturing Tech.
Tool & Die Makers
Printing Press Operators
Heavy Equipment Operators
Plastics Processing Machine Operators
Motor Vehicle Assemblers,
Inspectors, & Testers
Machining Tool Operators
Labourers in Metal Fabrication
$23.08
$20.80
$24.85
$17.00
$21.53
$16.75
$18.50
$16.60
$19.45
$12.75
$16.20
$31.26
$25.35
$30.69
$30.96
$25.33
$22.60
$24.74
$19.40
$25.25
$12.30
$14.00
$27.27
$25.99
$27.45
$18.72
$26.74
n/a
$23.15
$17.56
n/a
$13.37
$19.94
$12.95
$12.60
$14.60
$13.55
$13.63
$13.38
9511
9612
Note: Based on average wage of occupation
Source: Labour Market Information; 2004 Wage Report, Service Canada July 2005
Northumberland Labour Force by Industry
Experienced Labour Force by Industry Sector
Industry
All Industries
Employees
37,600
% of Total
100.00
Manufacturing
Wholesale & Retail Trade
Health Care & Social Assistance
Accomodation & Food Service
Construction
Educational Services
Public Administration
Transportation & Warehousing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting
Waste Management & Remediation Services
7,875
5,695
3,485
2,925
2,475
2,240
1,700
1,655
1,540
1,405
20.94
15.15
9.27
7.78
6.58
5.96
4.52
4.40
4.10
3.74
All Other Services
6,600
17.55
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001
Industries classified by 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
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Commuting Population & Labour Force
Commuting Information
Population
Labour Force
Northumberland County
Hastings County
Prince Edward County
Clarington
77,500
125,915
24,901
69,834
37,600
60,575
11,725
36,935
Total
298,150
146,835
Northumberland County
Hastings County
Prince Edward County
Durham Region
Peterborough County
77,500
125,915
24,901
506,901
125,856
37,600
60,575
11,725
276,220
60,850
Total
861,073
446,970
Employer
Media Type
(if applicable)
Circulation
Contact #
Website
Brighton Gazette
Campbellford Courier
Cobourg Daily Star*
Colborne Chronicle*
Community Press
Go Magazine*
Hastings Star
Northumberland News
Northumberland Weekly*
Port Hope Evening Guide*
The Independent
CFMX Classical 103 FM
CHUC Radio Station
CKOL Radio
Star 93.3
ADS on Cable
CHEX Television
Newspaper
Newspaper
Newspaper
Newspaper
Newspaper
Magazine
Newspaper
Newspaper
Newspaper
Newspaper
Newspaper
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Television
Television
4,607
4,748
5,450
1,100
58,719
15,000
2,702
25,000
16,200
3,000
17,400
Campbellford Region
Northumberland
(613) 392-6501
(613) 472-2431
(905) 372-0131
(905) 355-2843
(613) 395-3015
(905) 372-0131
(613) 472-2431
(905) 373-7355
(905) 372-0131
(905) 885-2471
(613) 475-0255
(905) 372-4366
(905) 372-5401
(705) 653-1089
(905) 372-5401
(705) 653-4999
(705) 742-0451
www.trentonian.com
www.essencegroup.com
www.northumberlandtoday.com
www.northumberlandtoday.com
www.communitypress-online.com
www.northumberlandtoday.com
www.essencegroup.com
www.northumberlandnews.com
www.northumberlandtoday.com
www.northumberlandtoday.com
www.eastnorthumberland.com
www.classical103fm.com
www.chuc1450.com
www.star933.com
www.chextv.com
Witin 15 minutes
Within 30 minutes
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001
Local Media Sources
Media
* these publications are all under the Northumberland Publishing banner which is owned by Osprey Media Corp.
Source: Direct phone calls to Human Resource Departments, March 2005
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:: Business Parks ::
The municipalities of Northumberland County offer a selection of
well priced, fully serviced, and properly zoned industrial lands.
Whether your business is expanding or considering relocation to
Northumberland County, there is a site that can satisfy your
company's needs. In addition to privately owned sites, which
all municipalities offer, Northumberland County contains 5
business parks.
Brighton Industrial Park
Municipality of Brighton
Located a mere 6 km south of Highway 401, Brighton Industrial
Park offers well priced lots within close proximity to County Rd 30.
There are currently 3 municipally owned lots available within the
business park ranging from 0.5 acres, 1.7 acres, and 10 acres. The
zoning for the industrial park is M-2. Adjacent to the Brighton
Industrial Park is 40 acres of privately owned industrial land.
Total Acreage:
Available Acreage:
Contact:
Tel:
20
12.2
Brighton Planning Dept.
(613) 475-0670
Campbellford Business Park
Municipality of Trent Hills
The Campbellford Business Park offers an expansive and wellpositioned industrial park which presently includes 1 to 15 acre
lots. The business park is located on County Rd 30 and is within 15
minutes of Highway 401. Trent Hills has no development charges
and is selling the lots for $10,000/acre (negotiable, unserviced)
Full servicing has been proposed.
Total Acreage:
Available Acreage:
Contact:
Tel:
50
25
Trent Hills Community Development
(705) 653-1900
Colborne Industrial Park
Cramahe Township
This fully developed business park is located directly on the corner
of Highway 401 and County Rd 25. The park is serviced with
Municipal water and small bore sewer and currently full.
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Total Acreage:
Available Acreage:
Contact:
Tel:
70
0
Cramahe Economic Development
(905) 355-2821 ext. 227
Lucas Point Industrial Park
Town of Cobourg
Lucas Point is located on Lake Ontario, offering competitively
priced industrial land. Lucas Point has attracted many businesses
because of its beautiful scenery and waterfront nature trail.
The industrial park is under 5 km from Highway 401.
Total Acreage:
Available Acreage:
Contact:
Tel:
175
52
Cobourg Community Development
1-888-262-6874
Northam Industrial Park
Town of Cobourg
Cobourg's first industrial park, Northam is strategically located 2
km south of Highway 401. This park does not have any land for sale,
however, there are 2 to 3.8 acre lots available on which owners will
build-to-suit.
Total Acreage:
Available Acreage:
Contact:
Tel:
96
10
Cobourg Community Development
1-888-262-6874
Numerous private business park areas are located throughout
Northumberland County. These regions offer close proximity to
some of the County's most successful industries.
Hamilton Township
8783 Dale Road
Located 6 km north of Highway 401, this 3.29 acres business park
is fully serviced and offers reasonable lease rates. Currently, the
park is home to 5 businesses. There is a planned expansion in fall
2005 which will bring the leasable area to 50,000 sq.ft.
Total Acreage:
Available Space(Fall 2005):
Contact:
Tel:
3.29
50,000 sq.ft.
Michael Parker
(905) 377-1080
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Municipality of Port Hope
Croft St
Chosen by industry for its convenient access to Highway 401, Croft
St. industrial property is home to successful industries such as
Norpak International and Chemcraft. There is still 15 acres of
serviced industrial land available for development.
Total Acreage:
Available Space:
Contact:
Tel:
n/a
15
Port Hope Economic Development
& Tourism
(905) 885-2004
Peter St. and County Rd 2
With a concentration of successful industry and close proximity to
Lake Ontario, this area is a remarkable place for any industry. Two
parcels of serviced industrial land are available at 22 acres and 6
acres a piece.
Total Acreage:
Available Space:
Contact:
Tel:
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:: Community Information ::
Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf
Educational Facilities
Public Schools:
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Telephone #
29
5
(705) 742-9773
Separate Schools:
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic
District School Board
Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Telephone #
7
1
(705) 748-4861
Classes
Location
Telephone #
www.sjw.reach.net
Elementary & Secondary
Belleville (40km East)
(613) 967-2823
Trent University
Frequently referred to as Canada's “Outstanding Small University”,
Trent offers students remarkable opportunities in all fields. Trent
University is consistently ranked amongst the top post-secondary
institutions in Canada. In 2004, Trent ranked 6th nationally
amongst primarily undergraduate universities. Located only 30
minutes north of Northumberland, Trent is an accessible and
attractive institution.
Located in Port Hope, Trinity College School is a private school that
currently has 601 students. In 2003, 99% of Trinity College School's
graduates went on to university. www.tcs.on.ca
In 2004, Trent was named the “Research University of the Year” for
primarily undergraduate universities. An exciting research
opportunity at Trent is the Watershed Science Centre. An interdisciplinary institutional partnership with Trent, Sir Sanford Fleming
College, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, this facility
offers state-of-the-art research materials for environmental science.
2004 Enrollment
5,418 Full Time undergraduate
1,251 Part Time undergraduate
450 International Students
229 Graduate Students
www.trentu.ca
Albert College
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Trinity College School
Classes
Location
Telephone #
Classes
Location
Telephone #
Elementary & Secondary
Port Hope
(905) 885-4565
Elementary & Secondary
Belleville (40 km East)
(613) 968-5726
Established in 1857, Albert College had a 2005 enrollment of 200
senior students and 120 junior students. www.albertc.on.ca
Opened in 2002, this state-of-the-art university
technology-based programs that, for the past
allowed the university to rank #1 in first choices
With an enrollment of over 1,800 in 2004-2005,
expects to reach 6,500 students by 2010.
offers unique
2 years, have
for admission.
the university
Bethany Hills School
Classes
Location Bethany
Telephone #
www.bethanyhills.on.ca
Elementary & Secondary
(40km NW)
(705) 277-2866
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In early 2005, General Motors Canada Limited, in conjunction with
the Federal and Provincial governments, announced they will be
will be investing $2.5 billion into the Beacon Project, in which UOIT
will be a key beneficiary. The project will establish a world class
automotive research facility, the Automotive Centre of Excellence
(ACE), at UOIT, allowing the university to offer exciting possibilities
to its students.
2004 Enrollment
1,830 Full Time, Part Time, & International
www.uoit.ca
Northumberland Corporate Training
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Funded jointly by Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and
the HRSDC, the Community Training & Development Centre offers
a wide variety of technology and general interest based courses.
These programs are intended to positively influence the individual
and, through their training, the community.
www.ctdclearningplace.com
A progressive college with 4 campuses and a multitude of university
exchange programs, Sir Sanford Fleming College is a nationally
renowned educational institute. The college offers a full range of
technical, business, environmental, and specialty programs. Fleming
has a satellite campus in Cobourg that offers a variety of courses.
2003 Enrollment
6,115 Full Time students
8,182 Part Time students
www.flemingc.on.ca
Loyalist College
With a 92% graduate employment rate and over 70 university
transfer agreements, Loyalist College is a highly regarded postsecondary institution. Located in Belleville, 45 km east of
Northumberland, Loyalist College specializes in applied science,
justice studies, health sciences, and various specialty programs.
2004 Enrollment
2,700 Full Time, Part Time, and International students
www.loyalistc.on.ca
Durham College
A province leader in applied sciences and technical programs,
Durham College offers its students world class educational
opportunities. Located in Oshawa, 56 km west of Northumberland,
the College is accessible to Northumberland residents eager for a
professional and technically based career. There is a campus in
Port Hope that offers courses and career training through Durham.
2003 Enrollment
29,000 Full Time, Part Time, and International students
www.durhamc.on.ca
Trillium College
Specializing in hands-on career training and skills development,
Trillium College provides diploma programs that fit into busy
schedules. Located in Cobourg, the college offers courses in
business, health fields, office administration, and information
technology.
www.trilliumcollege.ca
Established in 2005, Northumberland Corporate Training provides
high quality, affordable training for people entering the workforce
and for those seeking to improve their skills. NCT offers seminars
and courses on the shop floor and in the office. A goal of NCT is to
help companies and businesses train their workforce in order to
attain the skills needed in today's complex business environment.
www.nctraining.ca
Community Training & Development Centre
Life Long Learning Centre
Funded through contributions from members of the Universal
Worker's Union Local 183 and signatory contractors belonging to
various associations, this centre offers training in construction
industry trades. Through intensive, hands-on training, the Life
Long Learning Centre ensures that contractors receive workers
who are competent and productive, while ensuring that workers
get valuable skills to earn a living.
www.183training.com
Waste Management
Waste pickup and disposal is managed by Northumberland
County. Northumberland uses a wet/dry system, where wet waste
is either composted or sent to landfill and dry waste is recycled.
Wet garbage must be tagged in order for it to be collected. Tags
cost $2.00 each and are available at various local stores.
Businesses are allowed to dispose of 3 bags of wet waste per week
(each with a tag) and up to 20 bags of dry waste. Northumberland
County landfills are located in the Municipality of Brighton and the
Municipality of Trent Hills.
Industrial waste producers must make arrangements with
Northumberland County Waste Management, the Ministry of
Environment, and/or a private hauler, depending on the quantity
and type of waste. The waste management office can be contacted
at (905) 349-3900 or toll-free at 1-866-2WETDRY (1-866-293-8379).
Hazardous waste collection is organized by municipalities and is
collected on special days in the spring and fall.
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Health Care
Northumberland County has access to top quality medical services from its 2 hospitals, multiple physicians, and its nursing and extended
care facilities. The brand-new Northumberland Hills Hospital opened in October 2003. This facility has over 150 beds, employs over 500
people, and serves a catchment area of over 80,000 people.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital serves 30,000 people from Northumberland, Hastings, and Peterborough County. The only hospital
between Belleville and Peterborough, Campbellford Memorial offers many health services to the community. The hospital is fully equipped
with 44 beds of which 10 are for acute care.
Accommodations
Northumberland County has many rooms and conference facilities at its various hotels. There are also many, highly regarded bed and
breakfasts in the area. Northumberland is well known for its many spas and resorts that offer active and engaging recreation as well as
relaxing and tranquil settings. The County offers many lakeside campsites and seasonal trailer parks that are great for family vacations.
Community Events
There are so many wonderful community events in Northumberland that naming them all would require many pages. Each community
within Northumberland has its own festivals and celebrations. This list captures but a few of the larger events:
Events
Event
Location
Christmas Magic
Cobourg
Showcase of Lights
Port Hope
Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
Warkworth - Trent Hills
Waterfowl Viewing
Presque'ile Provincial Park - Brighton
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny
Port Hope
Apple Blossom Tyme
Colborne - Cramahe
Cobourg Waterfront Festival
Cobourg
Warkworth Western Weekend - Dodge Rodeo Warkworth - Trent Hills
Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Regatta
Campbellford - Trent Hills
Bewdley Summerfest
Hamilton Township
Rural Ramble
County Wide
Warkworth Fall Fair
Warkworth - Trent Hills
All-Canadian Jazz Festival
Port Hope
Brighton Applefest
Brighton
Northumberland Hills Artisan Studio Tour
County Wide
ACO House Tour
Port Hope
Fall Fairs
Roseneath - Alnwick/Haldimand,
Campbellford - Trent Hills
Warkworth - Trent Hills
The Shelter Valley Folk Festival
Grafton - Alnwick-Haldimand
Season
Winter
Winter
Winter
Spring
Spring
Spring
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
Source: Northumberland Tourism Department, 1-800-354-7050 ext. 2237 www.northumberlandtourism.com
For more information regarding festivals, recreational activities, accommodations, and entertainment, please contact
Northumberland Tourism:
Industry: 1-800-354-7050 ext. 7050
Consumer: 1-866-401-EAST (3278)
www.northumberlandtourism.com
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Retail Opportunities
All towns in the member Municipalities of Northumberland offer
unique downtown areas, rich in heritage and traditional architecture.
Local Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) groups, and
Chambers of Commerce, work to maintain healthy community
shopping areas that are accessible and attractive to locals and
tourists alike. All downtowns offer attractive lease rates for
businesses looking to join the community.
The Northumberland Mall (365,000 sq.ft.), located in Cobourg, is
the County's only shopping mall and offers retail spaces of varying
sizes at competitive rates. Port Hope and Cobourg are both
undergoing large retail development along Highway 401;
providing more retail opportunities to private and multi-national
business. Large tracts of serviced commercial land are available
at great prices.
Recreation
Arenas: There are numerous arenas in the municipalities of
Northumberland County.
Art Galleries: Each Municipality has art galleries supported by
vibrant local art communities.
Boating: Northumberland County had access to 3 excellent recreational water systems; Lake Ontario, the Trent-Severn Waterway,
and Rice Lake.
Camping: Presqu'ile and Ferris Provincial Parks are located in
Northumberland. There are also many campgrounds located in the
various municipalities.
Curling: Curling Clubs have been established in Port Hope,
Cobourg, Brighton, Trent Hills, and Cramahe.
Health Clubs: The County has many facilities in the member
municipalities. In the county there is a Goodlife Fitness Centre, 2
YMCAs, a number of Curves For Women establishments, and a 10k
Fitness Centre.
Soccer: All municipalities offer competitive leagues for all ages.
Skating: Offered by local skating clubs in most municipalities.
Skiing: The County is well known for its wealth of wonderful cross
country skiing trails. Areas for cross-country include Ganaraska
and Northumberland Forests as well as Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
The Oshawa Ski Club, Devil's Elbow, and Batawa Ski Club are all
within 30 minutes of Northumberland County and offer
downhill facilities.
Swimming: Northumberland has many beaches along the waters
of Lake Ontario. There is indoor recreational swimming available
in Cobourg, Campbellford, and Port Hope.
Theatre & Symphony: Theatre companies in the area include: The
Northumberland Players, First Stages, Capitol Theatre Festival
Series, Proctor Barn Theatre, the Victorian Operetta Society, and
the Westben Arts Festival Theatre. Orchestral and choir groups in
the area include: Northumberland Orchestra Society, La Jeunesse
Youth Orchestra.
Hockey: Each community offers organized leagues for people
of all ages. There are teams in each municipality that play at a
multitude of skill levels.
Library: Northumberland County has many municipally operated
libraries.
Museums: Northumberland County is known for its heritage
preservation. Museums of note are: Dorothy's House, Canadian
Firefighter's Museum, Memory Junction, Dressler House, and
Proctor House.
Places of Worship: The County has many churches and places of
worship serving various denominations.
Farmer's Markets: Most communities in the member municipalities
offer a farmer's market on weekends.
Golf: Northumberland County has many courses for golfers of all
skill levels.
Racing: Northumberland County is home to Brighton Speedway, a
1/3 mile clay oval track. Shannonville Speedway and Mosport
Speedway are both within 30 minutes of Northumberland.
Kawartha Downs offers horse racing facilities and is within 20
minutes of Northumberland County.
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:: Housing Information ::
A very attractive element of Northumberland County is the low cost of its real estate. Good real estate prices combined with low cost of living
and high quality of living, make Northumberland County an excellent choice when considering relocation. The real estate market has never been
more active and it is sure to continue its prosperity.
Housing Prices for Brighton, Cramahe, & Trent Hills (Survey)
Housing Prices
Type
# For Sale
MinimumPrice (CDN$)
Maximum Price (CDN$)
Median (CDN$)
Condominium Apartment
Detached Bungalow
Standard 2-Storey
Executive Style (4 Bedrooms +)
17
86
130
35
140,000
59,000
95,000
124,900
304,900
499,000
659,000
624,000
160,000
184,900
212,500
239,900
Average Residential House Price
158
59,000
659,000
219,900
Source: Multiple Listing Service www.mls.ca, February 2005
Alnwick-Haldimand, Hamilton, Cobourg, & Port Hope (Survey)
Housing Prices
Type
# For Sale
MinimumPrice (CDN$)
Maximum Price (CDN$)
Median (CDN$)
Condominium Apartment
Detached Bungalow
Standard 2-Storey
Executive Style (4 Bedrooms +)
21
208
81
101
109,000
59,900
59,000
69,000
659,000
1,450,000
1,450,000
1,450,000
290,000
249,000
275,000
247,000
Average Residential House Price
247
59,000
1,690,000
229,900
Source: Multiple Listing Service www.mls.ca, February 2005
Housing Starts by Municipality
Housing Starts*
Municipality
Number
Alnwick Haldimand Township
Town of Brighton
Town of Cobourg
Cramahe Township
Hamilton Township
Municipality of Port Hope
Municipality of Trent Hills
58
122
77
45
36
126
57
County Total
521
* Based on new single detached dwellings
Source: Municipalities, 2004 Building Admin. Report
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12.52
11.69
12.46
4.91
2002
2003
2004
2005
0.29
0.28
0.27
0.26
%
Canadian
Total
1.2
1.38
0.71
1.29
1.22
1.17
1.99
5.68
3.99
1.20
89.3
88.6
87.1
83.5
1,828.8
1,860.1
2,093.6
2,019.9
Total
Millions
$
83.5
10.3
18.2
11.7
16.8
13.6
Avg. AnnualTotal
Growth
Pop.
Rate
(000s)
Avg. AnnualTotal
Growth
Pop.
Rate
(000s)
0.26
0.03
0.06
0.03
0.05
0.04
%
Canadian
Total
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Source: Financial Post Markets, Canadian Demographics 2002-2005
35.3
34.0
34.2
32.4
01-'05
Total
Hhold.
No.
Change % (000s)
Households July 1
Municipality
Buying Power Indices
Historical Buying Power Indices
Source: Financial Post Markets, Canadian Demographics 2005
4.91
5.64
2.87
5.28
4.96
4.76
Northumberland County
Municipality of Brighton
Town of Cobourg
Hamilton Township
Municipality of Port Hope
Municipality of Trent Hills
32.4
3.9
7.5
4.2
6.5
5.5
01-'05
Total
Hhold.
No.
Change % (000s)
Households July 1, 2005
Municipality
Buying Power Indices 2005
Buying Power Indices
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0.27
0.26
0.26
0.24
%
Canadian
Total
2,019.90
212.7
462.5
302.8
441.4
283.1
Total
Millions
$
51,700
54,800
61,200
62,300
Per.
Hhld.
$
Income
0.24
0.03
0.06
0.04
0.05
0.03
%
Canadian
Total
20,500
21,000
24,000
24,200
Per
Capita
$
62,300
55,200
62 000
71,600
68,400
51,400
Per.
Hhld.
$
94
94
95
93
Income
Rating
Index
24,200
20,700
25,400
26,000
26,300
20,900
Per
Capita
$
Income 2005
784.7
727.8
762.7
787.8
Total
Millions
$
93
80
98
100
101
80
Income
Rating
Index
0.26
0.23
0.23
0.23
%
Canadian
Total
787.8
73.1
297.3
55.7
173.9
135.4
Total
Millions
$
24 300
19 000
39 800
13 200
26 900
24 600
Per
Hhold.
$
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22 200
21 400
22 300
24 300
Per
Hhold.
$
8 800
8 200
8 800
9 400
Per
Capita
$
Retail Sales
0.23
0.02
0.08
0.02
0.05
0.04
%
Canadian
Total
91
81
84
8
Market
Rating
Index
9,400
7,100
16,300
4,800
10,400
10,000
Per
Capita
$
Retail Sales 2005
87
65
150
44
95
92
Market
Rating
Index
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Retail Sales - 2005 Projection
All Other Retail 6.63%
Supermarkets &
Groceries 19.55%
Drugs & Patient
Medicine 5.38%
General Merchandise
10.87%
All Other Food 3.03%
Women’s Clothing 1.05%
Men’s Clothing 0.23%
Other Clothing 1.47%
Shoes 0.33%
Other Semi-Durable
Goods 5.70%
Other Durable Goods
1.70%
Household Furnishings
1.76%
Appliances & Furniture
3.26%
Auto Parts Accessories
& Services 5.64%
Motor & Rec. Vehicles
25.86%
Gas Service Stations
7.54%
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:: Utility Rates ::
Northumberland County's hydro is provided by 3 different utility
companies. The municipality of Port Hope is serviced by Veridian
Connections and Hydro One. The Town of Cobourg, Cramahe
Township, and the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand obtain services
from Lakefront Utilities. The Municipality of Brighton, Hamilton
Township, and the Municipality of Trent Hills are serviced by Hydro
One Networks. All companies offer a variety of billing options and
electrical services.
Hydro Charges by Municipality
Brighton, Trent Hills & Hamilton Township
Port Hope
Hydro Charges
General Service (<50 kW)
Rate (Cdn $)
Veridian - Customer Charge (per month)
Delivery Charge (per kWh)
5.96
0.0094
Charges Billed for Others:
Electricity (per kWh)
SSS Admin. Charge (per month)
Transmission & Other (per kWh)
Debt. Retirement Charge (per kWh)
0.25
0.0159
0.007
General Service (>50 kW), No Interval Meter
Hydro Charges - Non-Residential
Veridian - Customer Charge (per month)
Delivery Charge (per kW)
88.25
3.0633
General Service (Single Phase, G1) Metered Rate (Cdn $)
Charges Billed for Others:
Electricity (per kWh)
SSS Admin. Charge (per month)
Transmission Service (per kW)
Wholesale Market Services (per kWh)
Debt Retirement Charge (per kWh)
0.25
4.7091
0.0062
0.007
Service Charge (per month)
Volumetric Energy Charge (per kWh)
32.94
0.0262
General Service (>50kW), With Interval Meter
General Service (Three Phase, G3) Unmetered
Rate (Cdn $)
Veridian - Customer Charge (per month)
Delivery Charge (per kW)
88.25
3.0633
Service Charge (per month)
Volumetric Demand Charge (per kW) estimated
7.02
8.50
Charges Billed for Others:
Electricity (per kWh)
SSS Admin. Charge (per month)
Transmission Network Charge (per kW)
Transmission Connection Charge (per kW)
Wholesale Market Services (per kWh)
Debt Retirement Charge (per kWh)
0.25
2.3322
2.3769
0.0062
0.007
General Service (Single Phase, G1) Unmetered
Rate (Cdn $)
Service Charge (per month)
Volumetric Demand Charge (per kW) estimated
20.72
8.06
General Service (Three Phase, G3) Metered
Rate (Cdn $)
Service Charge (per month)
Volumetric Energy Charge (per kWh)
41.94
0.0263
Sub-Transmission (T)
Rate (Cdn $)
Service Charge (per month)
Volumetric Energy Charge (per kWh)
Volumetric Demand Charge (per kW)
238.46
0.0212
7.09
Source: Veridian Connections www.veridian.on.ca , January 2005
Note: All rates available on Demand Charge (per kW) or Energy Charge (per kWh)
Source: Hydro One Networks www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/, February 2005.
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Cobourg, Cramahe & Alnwick-Haldimand
Hydro Charges
Water & Sewer Rates by Municipality
Alnwick-Haldimand
General Service (<50kW)
Rate (Cdn $)
Service Charge (per month)
Distribution Volumetric Rate (per kWh)
32.25
0.0095
General Service (>50kW) Unmetered
Service Charge (per month)
Distribution Volumetric Rate (per kW)
257.49
4.194
General Service (>50kW) Metered
Service Charge (per month)
Disribution Volumetric Rate (per kW)
1,248.54
1.5642
Source: Lakefront Utilities www.lusi.on.ca, January 2005
Water & Sewer Charges
Meter Size
Base Charge
Water Use
Base Rate
(per month)
Sewage Use
Base Rate
(per month)
5/8" to 2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
$42.00
$84.00
$112.00
$140.00
$186.20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Usage
Consumption Charge
Water Rate Charge
Sewer Rate Charge
First 22.73 cu.m (5,000 gals.)
Next 13.60 cu.m (3,000 gals)
Over
$1.85 per cu.m
$2.05 per cu.m
$2.76 per cu.m
N/A
N/A
N/A
Natural Gas Charges by Service Type
Source: Lakefront Utilities, Alnwick-Haldimand Water Rates 2004
Large Volume General Firm Service
Town of Cobourg
Charge
Rate
Monthly Charge
$70.00
Delivery Charge
First 1000 cu m. (per month)
Next 9,000 cu m. (per month)
Next 20,000 cu m. (per month)
Next 70,000 cu m. (per month)
Over 100,000 cu m (per month)
(cents per cubic meter)
6.9493
5.506
4.685
4.1341
2.1262
Source: Union Gas Eastern Region Rates www.uniongas.com, February 2005
Disribution Volumetric Rate (per kW) 1.5642
Large Volume Interruptible Service
Charge
Monthly Charge
Rate
$190.00
Delivery Charge (cents per cubic meter)
2.8255
Water & Sewer Charges
Meter Size
Base Charge
Water Use
Base Rate
(per month)
Sewage Use
Base Rate
(per month)
5/8" to 3/4"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8"
$10.45
$40.06
$57.47
$74.89
$115.69
$161.35
$251.95
$343.19
$11.41
$43.75
$62.77
$81.79
$126.35
$176.22
$275.17
$374.82
Usage
Consumption Charge
Water Rate Charge
Sewer Rate Charge
0 to 22.73 cu.m (5,000 gals.)
Balance
$0.43 per cu.m
$0.53 per cu.m
$0.21 per cu.m
$0.26 per cu.m
Source: Union Gas Eastern Region Rates www.uniongas.com, February 2005
Source: Lakefront Utilities, Cobourg Water Rates 2004
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Municipality of Brighton
Water & Sewer Charges
Service Type
Water Use
Base Rate Metered Rate
(per month) (per cu. m)
Sewage Use
Base Rate Metered Rate
(per month) (per cu. m)
Individual Residential Unit
$16.90/unit $0.27
$13.52/unit $0.22
Multiple Residential Unit
$16.90/unit $0.27
$13.52/unit $0.22
Multiple Mixed Uses
(Building containing Individual
Residential Units and Individual
Non-residential Units)
$16.90/unit $0.27
$13.52/unit $0.22
Individual Non-residential Buildings
(Based on Meter Size)
i) 3/4 inch diameter
ii) 1 inch diameter
iii) 1 1/2 inch diameter
iv) 2 inch diameter
v) 3 inch diameter
$16.90
$0.27
$13.52
$0.22
$16.90
$25.35
$33.80
$50.70
$67.60
$0.27
$0.27
$0.27
$0.27
$0.27
$13.52
$20.28
$27.04
$40.56
$54.08
$0.22
$0.22
$0.22
$0.22
$0.22
Source: Municipality of Brighton, Schedule A to By-law 274-2004, 2005
Cramahe Township
Hamilton Township
Water Charges - Township on Septic
Service Region
Water Use
Base Rate
Metered Rate
(per month)
(per 1,000 gals.)
Water & Sewer Charges
Service Type
Base Charge
Water Use
Base Rate
(per month)
Sewage Use
Base Rate
(per month)
Baltimore & Camborne $24.00
$1.10
Residential
$35.00
$28.00
Creighton Heights
$30.00
$1.10 (first 5,000 gals.)
$1.50 (next 3,000 gals.)
$2.25 (over 8,000 gals)
Non-Residential
$80.00
N/A
Bulk
N/A
$8.50 (per 1,000 gals.)
Usage
Consumption Charge
Water Rate Charge
Sewer Rate Charge
0 to 22.73 cu.m (5,000 gals.)
$1.54 per cu.m
$0.8 per cu.m
Balance
$0.70 per cu.m
$0.8 per cu.m
Source: Hamilton Township Water Billing Accounts, Sept. 2004
Source: Lakefront Utilities & Cramahe Township, Cramahe Water Rates 2004
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Municipality of Port Hope
Water & Sewer Charges
Service
Water (per cu.m)
First 342 cu.m
Next 1,023
Over 1,365
$0.68
$0.45
$0.45
Capital Improvment
Charge (per cu.m)
$0.07
$0.07
$0.07
Sewer (per cu.m)
$0.69
$0.73
$0.73
Minimum Quarterly Billing of $ 72.00
Source: Municipality of Port Hope, www.town.porthope.on.ca, January 2005
Municipality of Trent Hills
Water & Sewer Charges
Service Type
Base Charge
Water Use
Base Rate
(per month)
Sewage Use
Base Rate
(per month)
Commercial (metered)
$23.10
97.5% of Water Rate
Industrial/Institutional
$23.10
97.5% of Water rate
Non-Residential Usage
Consumption Charge
Water Rate Charge
Sewer Rate Charge
First 225 cu.m
Balance
$0.68 per cu.m
$0.59 per cu.m
none
none
Source: Municipality of Trent Hills, Community Profile Water Rates 2004
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:: Tax Information ::
Income Tax Figures for Economic Region 520
Income Tax 2001
Region
Total #
of Returns
Total Income
$ MillionS
Total #
Taxable Returns
Total Tax
$ Millions
Avg.
Income $
Avg.
Tax $
Economic Region 520
Northumberland County
Peterborough County
Kawartha Lakes Division
Muskoka District Municipality
Haliburton County
258,950
58,680
95,510
51,990
40,960
11,810
7569.6
1792.9
2834.0
1476.8
1171.0
295.0
178,070
41,500
65,170
35,770
28,120
7,510
1181.5
289.0
448.3
222.7
181.6
39.8
28,439
30,559
29,672
28,406
28,589
24,976
6,366
6,965
6,879
6,227
6,457
5,303
Source: Financial Post Markets, Canadian Demographics 2005
Municipal Tax Rates/Class
Commercial Occupied
Residential
Municipality
Total (%)
Municipality
Total (%)
Alnwick-Haldimand
Brighton
Cobourg
Cramahe
Hamilton
Port Hope - Urban
Port Hope - Rural
Trent Hills
0.014399582
0.013635010
0.018000510
0.017532900
0.015004810
0.019301000
0.013021000
0.016846240
Alnwick-Haldimand
Brighton
Cobourg
Cramahe
Township
Port Hope - Urban
Port Hope - Rural
Trent Hills
0.038605445
0.037446970
0.044061580
0.043353050
0.039522460
0.046031000
0.036516000
0.042312620
Source: Municipal Finance Departments, 2005 Tax Rates
Source: Municipal Finance Departments, 2005 Tax Rates
Industrial Occupied
Multi-Residential
Municipality
Total (%)
Municipality
Total (%)
Alnwick-Haldimand
Brighton
Cobourg
Cramahe
Hamilton
Port Hope - Urban
Port Hope - Rural
Trent Hills
0.028310113
0.026615830
0.036289780
0.035253550
0.029651310
0.039171000
0.025255000
0.033731910
Alnwick-Haldimand
Brighton
Cobourg
Cramahe
Hamilton
Port Hope - Urban
Port Hope - Rural
Trent Hills
0.063711500
0.061700680
0.073181950
0.071952130
0.065303260
0.076600000
0.060084000
0.070146210
Source: Municipal Finance Departments, 2005 Tax Rates
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Source: Municipal Finance Departments, 2005 Tax Rates
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:: Executive Summary ::
County Assessment Base
Assessment Base
Type
% of Total
Total (Cdn $)
Residential & Farm
Commercial
Pipelines, Managed
Forests & Farmland
Industrial
Multi-Residential
80.79
7.99
7.23
4,532,665,172
448,558,561
405,462,792
2.03
1.96
113,947,474
109,982,420
Total Assessment
100.00
5,610 ,616,419
Source: Corporate Services Department, Northumberland County 2005
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:: Development Information ::
Non-Residential Development Charges
Land Price Survey
Serviced Industrial Parks
Non-Residential Rates - Industrial
Development Charge ($/sq. ft.)
Urban
Rural
Community
Price ($CDN per acre)
Alnwick-Haldimand Township
Municipality of Brighton
Town of Cobourg
Cramahe Township
Hamilton Township
Municipality of Port Hope
Municipality of Trent Hills
0.43
1.32
1.93
None
0.73
1.44
None
0.22
0.75
N/A
None
0.41
0.73
None
Northumberland County
$22,000 - $25,000 (Within 5 km of Hwy 401)
$15,000 (Within 30 km of Hwy 401)
$40,000
$75,000 - $150,000
$125,000
$145,000
$85 000
Peterborough
Brantford
Kitchener
Cambridge
Guelph
Non-Residential Rates - Commercial
Development Charge ($/sq. ft.)
Urban
Rural
Town of Cobourg
Municipality of Port Hope
3.86
4.29
N/A
2.17
Source: Respective Economic Development and Community Development Departments, May 2005
Note: All other municipalities use same rates for Industrial/Commercial
Source: Municipal Building Officials, January 2005
Building Permit Construction Values
2004 Building Permit Construction Values
($ million, Net Demolitions)
Municipality
Indust.
Instit.
Comm.
Res.
Total
Northumberland County
Alnwick-Haldimand*
Brighton
Cobourg*
Cramahe
Hamilton
Port Hope*
Trent Hills*
2.70
~
0.53
1.20
0.25
~
0.60
0.12
6.20
~
~
3.10
0.70
0.30
2.10
N/A
22.14
~
9.80
5.50
0.03
0.22
4.60
1.99
90.56
11.50
19.90
15.30
6.41
9.77
15.70
11.98
135.42
13.10
31.60
27.80
7.39
10.29
28.80
16.44
*Includes plumbing permit value for that year
Source: Municipalities of Northumberland, 2004 Building Administrator's Reports
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:: Contact
ExecutiveInformation
Summary ::::
Government Offices
Federal Member of Parliament:
The Honourable Paul Macklin, M.P.
Member of Parliament Northumberland/Quinte West
Suite 201 - 1005 Elgin St. W.
Cobourg ON, K9A 5J4
Tel # (905) 372-8757
Fax # (905) 372-1500
Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
Provincial Member of Parliament:
Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P Northumberland/ Quinte West
1005 Elgin Street W., Suite 303
Cobourg ON, K9A 5J4
Tel # (905) 372-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3980
Fax # (905) 372-1672
Email: lrinaldi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
First Nations:
Alderville First Nation
P.O. Box 46
Roseneath ON, K0K 2X0
Tel # (905) 352-3000
Email: jbmarsden@eagle.ca
County Government:
Northumberland County
860 William St.
Cobourg ON, K9A 3A9
Tel # (905) 372-3329
Fax # (905) 372-1696
Municipal Offices:
Alnwick-Haldimand Township
1083b County Rd 2
Grafton ON, K0K 2G0
Tel # (905) 349-2822
Fax # (905) 349-3259
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Municipality of Brighton
P.O. Box 189
35 Alice St.
Brighton ON, K0K 1H0
Tel # (613) 475-0670
Fax # (613) 475-3453
Town of Cobourg
55 King St. W
Cobourg ON, K9A 2M2
Tel # (905) 372-4301
Fax # (905) 372-1533
Cramahe Township
P.O. Box 357
1 Toronto Rd.
Colborne ON, K0K 1S0
Tel # (905) 355-2821
Fax # (905) 355-3430
Hamilton Township
P.O. Box 1060
8285 Majestic Hills Dr.
Cobourg ON, K9A 4W5
Tel # (905) 342-2810
Fax # (905) 342-2818
Municipality of Port Hope
P.O. Box 117
56 Queen St.
Port Hope ON, L1A 3V9
Tel # (905) 885-4544
Fax # (905) 885-7698
Municipality of Trent Hills
P.O. Box 1030
66 Front St. South
Campbellford ON, K0L 1L0
Tel # (705) 653-1900
Fax # (705) 653-5203
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General Contacts
Northumberland County Economic Development & Tourism
860 William St.
Cobourg ON, K9A 3A9
Tel # (905) 372-3329 ext. 2296
Fax # (905) 372-1696
E-mail: borovilosg@county.northumberland.on.ca
www.northumberland.ca
Cramahe Township Economic Development Advisory Committee
1 Toronto St.
Colborne ON, K0K 1S0
Tel # (905) 355-2821 ext. 227
Fax # (905) 355-3430
Email: becky@cramahetownship.ca
www.visitcramahe.ca
Cobourg Community Development
212 King St. W.
Cobourg ON K9A 2N1
Tel # (905) 372-4301
Fax # (905) 372-7421
www.econdev@cobourghouse.ca
Port Hope Economic Development & Tourism Department
20 Queen St.
P.O. Box 117
Port Hope ON, L1A 3V9
Tel # (905) 885-2004
Fax # (905) 885-1334
E-mail: jselvig@porthope.ca
www.porthope.ca
Quinte Economic Development Commission
284 Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd.
P.O. Box 610
Belleville ON, K8N 5B3
Tel # (613) 961-7990
Fax # (613) 961-7998
E-mail: info@quintedevelopment.com
www.quintedevelopment.com
Trent Hills Community Development
P.O. Box 1030
Campbellford ON, K0L 1L0
Tel # (705) 653-1900 ext. 239
Fax # (705) 653-5203
E-mail: brenda.otto@trenthills.ca
www.trenthills.ca
Brighton & District Chamber of Commerce
74 Main St.
P.O. Box 1421
Brighton ON, K0K 1H0
Tel # (613) 475-1475
Fax # (613) 475-3777
E-mail: info@brightonchamber.ca
www.brightononline.ca
Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce
1111 Elgin St.
Cobourg ON, K9A 5H7
Tel # (905) 372-5831
Fax # (905) 372-2411
E-mail: info@cobourgchamber.com
www.cobourgchamber.com
Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce
58 Queen St.
Port Hope ON, L1A 3Z9
Tel # (905) 885-5519
Fax # (905) 885-1142
E-mail: info@porthopechamber.com
www.porthopechamber.com
Trent Hills & District Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 376
Campbellford ON, K0K 1L0
Tel # (705) 653-1551
Fax # (705) 653-1629
E-mail: info@trenthillschamber.ca
www.trenthillschamber.ca
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
1005 Elgin St., Suite 206
P.O. Box 304
Cobourg ON, K9A 5J4
Tel # (905) 372-8315
Fax # (905) 372-2238
E-mail: wendyc@northcfdc.ca
www.northcfdc.ca
Northumberland Manufacturers' Association (NMA)
860 William St.
Cobourg ON, K9A 3A9
Tel # (905) 372 3329 ext. 2297
Fax # (905) 372-1696
E-mail: johnsonp@county.northumberland.on.ca
www.theNMA.ca .
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Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Western Northumberland County
1005 Elgin St.
Cobourg ON, K9A 5J4
Tel # (905) 372-3326
Fax # (905) 372-1277
E-mail: ontario.inquiry@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Eastern Northumberland County
50 Dundas St. W.
Trenton ON, K8V 6R5
Tel # (613) 392-6531
Fax # (613) 392-6148
E-mail: ontario.inquiry@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Ontario Ministry of Consumer & Business Services
300 Water St., 1st Floor
Peterborough ON, K9J 8M5
Tel # (705) 755-5109
Fax # (705) 5880
E-mail: jeff.pinkney@mol.gov.on.ca
Hydro One
Tel # 1-888-664-9376
www.hydroonenetworks.com
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
300 Water St.
Peterborough ON, K9J 8M5
Tel # (705) 755-2000
Fax # (705) 755-1677
Physician Recruitment
North-Eastern Northumberland County
P.O. Box 1907
Campbellford ON, K0L 1L0
Tel # (705) 653-6551
E-mail: welcomedoc@nexicom.net
Eastern Northumberland
Brighton Health Services Centre
Box 3106
Brighton ON, K0K 1H0
Tel # (613) 475-0680
Western Northumberland
Community Physician Recruitment Committee
Trillium College
111 Elgin St. W.
Cobourg ON, K9A 5H7
Tel # (905) 372-6227
E-mail: kim.rudd@nctraining.ca
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For further information please contact:
Department of Economic Development & Tourism
860 William St. Cobourg, ON K9A 3A9
Phone: (905) 372-3329 Fax: (905) 372-1696
www.northumberland.ca