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Workers should get more than $20 an hour to afford living in Northumberland, says group

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Workers should get more than $20 an hour to afford living in Northumberland, says group

Robert Washburn November 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Currently, the minimum wage in Ontario is $16.55 per...

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Ryan inquest uncovers truths about violence against elderly women, says Cornerstone CEO

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Ryan inquest uncovers truths about violence against elderly women, says Cornerstone CEO

Robert Washburn November 18, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, the federal government announced spending $162...

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Changes to Port Hope council’s procedural bylaws impacts public input, citizen voices

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Changes to Port Hope council’s procedural bylaws impacts public input, citizen voices

Robert Washburn November 18, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A proposal to create sleeping cabins was before Port...

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Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity

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Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity

Robert Washburn November 11, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A recent story challenging the Indigenous heritage of singer...

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Local chapter of Council of Canadians raising awareness of universal pharmacare in Northumberland

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Local chapter of Council of Canadians raising awareness of universal pharmacare in Northumberland

Robert Washburn November 11, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: According to the federal government, one in five Canadians...

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Utility explains recent power outages, plus apologizes to frustrated customers

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Utility explains recent power outages, plus apologizes to frustrated customers

Robert Washburn November 4, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Over the last few months, residents of Cobourg have...

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Cobourg’s mayor applies new strategic plan to current issues facing town

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Cobourg’s mayor applies new strategic plan to current issues facing town

Robert Washburn November 4, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg council wants to create a thriving community, provide...

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Chief medical officer currently optimistic about cold, flu and COVID-19 numbers for Northumberland

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Chief medical officer currently optimistic about cold, flu and COVID-19 numbers for Northumberland

Robert Washburn October 28, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this month, there were three places where outbreaks...

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Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO

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Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO

Robert Washburn October 28, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Northumberland Hills Hospital announced there was a COVID-19 outbreak...

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Placing precious lands in a trust

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Placing precious lands in a trust

Robert Washburn October 27, 2023

Margaret Walton, board chair, Ontario Farmland Trust   One way to ensure a secure future for agriculture...

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