September 15, 2025

Robert Washburn

Professor of e-journalism Publisher of Consider This
Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive In August, the Cobourg Public Library held a contest where people could create a bookmark as part of the 30th anniversary of the C. Gord King Library building opening. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
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Cobourg councillor explains library budget, possible changes resulting from mayor’s directive

Robert Washburn September 13, 2025
Municipalities across Northumberland are already working hard to set budgets for 2026. For all the staff, it...
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Alderville First Nation Chief explores more avenues to tackle opioid addictions, use and trafficking Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson (R) with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo courtesy of Taynar Simpson Facebook.
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Alderville First Nation Chief explores more avenues to tackle opioid addictions, use and trafficking

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025
As the opioid and fentanyl crisis continues to grip Indigenous communities, the Alderville First Nation is being...
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Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region Lakelands Public Health Unit unveils new name and logo. Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
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Two Ontario public health units complete merger, beginning a new era of public health in the region

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM With the merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District...
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Grafton arena ice users get time allocation stability after historic leagues are threatened with displacement Haldimand Community Memorial Arena. By Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
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Grafton arena ice users get time allocation stability after historic leagues are threatened with displacement

Robert Washburn September 12, 2025
By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A new ice allocation policy by the Alnwick-Haldimand Township has...
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