Month: May 2020

Sewing surgical caps to hospital is the “right thing to do”, says Port Hope man surgical caps doll

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Sewing surgical caps to hospital is the “right thing to do”, says Port Hope man

Robert Washburn May 14, 2020

Recently, a call went out from Northumberland Hills Hospital. It needed washable face masks, surgical caps, scrub...

Northumberland tourism businesses responding to pandemic, says county manager canoe tourism

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Northumberland tourism businesses responding to pandemic, says county manager

Robert Washburn May 9, 2020

Tourism is a major contributor to the regional economy. It brings $122 million to the county annually....

DBIA meeting challenges of pandemic while preparing for future, says interim chair Cobourg downtown

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DBIA meeting challenges of pandemic while preparing for future, says interim chair

Robert Washburn May 9, 2020

Many will tell you small business is the heart of the Canadian economy. It is certainly at...

Mental health tips for living through the pandemic from Northumberland Community Counselling Centre dt_200327_mental_health_world_map_800x450

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Mental health tips for living through the pandemic from Northumberland Community Counselling Centre

Robert Washburn May 4, 2020

Stay home. Physical distancing. Isolate yourself. These are the mantras of the COVID-19 pandemic we hear...

To fish or not to fish, that is the question, says OFAH biologist maxresdefault

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To fish or not to fish, that is the question, says OFAH biologist

Robert Washburn May 2, 2020

For some fishing and hunting are great passions. And, the end of April marks a marvelous moment...

RCAF big band brought a bit of home to airmen during Second World War Streamliners800x600

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RCAF big band brought a bit of home to airmen during Second World War

Robert Washburn May 2, 2020

The Streamliners was a big band formed by a group of young men serving in the Royal...