Month: April 2023

Longtime county resident and MP leads charge to preserve Canada’s largest urban park

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Longtime county resident and MP leads charge to preserve Canada’s largest urban park

Robert Washburn April 29, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Preserving land in its natural state is critical for...

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Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county

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Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county

Robert Washburn April 29, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Driving through Northumberland County, it is easy to spot...

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New executive director of Horizons of Friendship share passion and pride

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New executive director of Horizons of Friendship share passion and pride

Robert Washburn April 22, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: From humble beginnings in Guadalajara, Mexico, to the new...

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Port Hope woman shares life experience of drug use and recovery, plus advocacy and activism

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Port Hope woman shares life experience of drug use and recovery, plus advocacy and activism

Robert Washburn April 22, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Over the past few weeks, the opioid crisis emerged...

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Chief medical officer responds to critics and explains stance on overdose prevention

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Chief medical officer responds to critics and explains stance on overdose prevention

Robert Washburn April 15, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Five people died of drug overdoses last month. That...

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County sells recycling plant to Emterra Environmental as producers take over recycling

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County sells recycling plant to Emterra Environmental as producers take over recycling

Robert Washburn April 15, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Northumberland County Council recently inked a deal to sell...

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Sleeping cabins put on hold as Cobourg council to offer land to county for affordable housing

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Sleeping cabins put on hold as Cobourg council to offer land to county for affordable housing

Robert Washburn April 8, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective was before the Cobourg...

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Group seeks to create $25 million accelerator fund for region to increase film and TV production

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Group seeks to create $25 million accelerator fund for region to increase film and TV production

Robert Washburn April 8, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Northumberland County is no stranger to Hollywood. Movies like...

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Alderville band council remove residents from property to keep community safe, says chief

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Alderville band council remove residents from property to keep community safe, says chief

Robert Washburn April 1, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A man was dropped off at Northumberland Hills Hospital...

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Town staff explain decision to support Balder rental development after affordable units questioned

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Town staff explain decision to support Balder rental development after affordable units questioned

Robert Washburn April 1, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new rental unit built in Cobourg promised to...

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