April 13, 2025

Robert Washburn

Professor of e-journalism Publisher of Consider This
Trent University student Ava Becker throws her hat into the ring for the NDP in Northumberland-Clarke NDP candidate Ava Becker
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Trent University student Ava Becker throws her hat into the ring for the NDP in Northumberland-Clarke

Robert Washburn April 11, 2025
It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While...
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The future of Strathmore House has heritage advocates worried about what’s next for historic building Strathmore House
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The future of Strathmore House has heritage advocates worried about what’s next for historic building

Robert Washburn April 11, 2025
Some people are worried about the future of the historic Strathmore House on the former Brookside property...
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Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group Canada Candy Company
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Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025
About $2.5 billion in goods and services cross the Canada-U.S. border daily, or nearly $1 trillion annually....
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president Farmer planting
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025
Agriculture is one of the top economic drivers in Northumberland County. There were 840 farms in Northumberland,...
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Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor Presqu'ile Park wetland
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Brighton undertakes environmental sustainability plan to tackle climate change and more, says councillor

Robert Washburn March 22, 2025
Brighton council set aside $100,000 in 2025 to create an environmental sustainability plan. The goal is to...
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