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Food insecurity impacts nearly 4,000 people in Northumberland County, according to health unit study

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Food insecurity impacts nearly 4,000 people in Northumberland County, according to health unit study

Robert Washburn March 4, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Going to the grocery store makes many people cringe...

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Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

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Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

Robert Washburn March 4, 2023

Ths show: The full interview with bonus material This past week, Cobourg council passed its 2023 budget....

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Regional bus getting passengers to GO station and across Northumberland, says county reps

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Regional bus getting passengers to GO station and across Northumberland, says county reps

Robert Washburn February 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For several years, Community Care has offered an on-demand...

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Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

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Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

Robert Washburn February 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Currently, nurses from across Ontario are negotiating a new...

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Black Lives Matters flag opens opportunity for education and discussion, says NHH vice-president

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Black Lives Matters flag opens opportunity for education and discussion, says NHH vice-president

Robert Washburn February 18, 2023

The full interview: The theme for Black History Month in Canada is Ours to Tell. According to...

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Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset

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Port Hope mayor explains budget increase as some taxpayers and councillor are upset

Robert Washburn February 18, 2023

The full interview: Port Hope residents are facing a big tax increase this year, and not everyone...

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Deputy Warden Ostrander explains reasons for updating county-wide police study

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Deputy Warden Ostrander explains reasons for updating county-wide police study

Robert Washburn February 11, 2023

The show/full interview: When municipal budgets get tight, politicians look for savings. One of their favourite targets...

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Old transit bus becomes new warming centre for Port Hope

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Old transit bus becomes new warming centre for Port Hope

Robert Washburn February 11, 2023

The show: The full show with bonus material: Jordan Stevenson is a local Port Hope businessman. He...

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Centennial Pool on chopping block, plus lifeguards, and other items in Cobourg draft budget

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Centennial Pool on chopping block, plus lifeguards, and other items in Cobourg draft budget

Robert Washburn February 4, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material:   The draft 2023 budget was made public recently....

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

Robert Washburn February 4, 2023

The show: Last week, I brought you the story of a proposal to develop a 32-unit condominium...

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