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Creative entrepreneur wins $250,000 prize in Northumberland business competition

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Creative entrepreneur wins $250,000 prize in Northumberland business competition

Robert Washburn February 25, 2019

Entrepreneur Bolis Ibrahim, the winner of the $250,000 N100 Start-up prize, talks about his innovative company, Argentum...

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Cobourg couple are two of the 700 jobs lost in Northumberland due to GM closure

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Cobourg couple are two of the 700 jobs lost in Northumberland due to GM closure

Robert Washburn January 19, 2019

  Northumberland County will lose 700 jobs when General Motors Oshawa plant closes sometime before the end...

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Affordable housing picture stark, but optimistic, Green Wood Coalition leader indicates

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Affordable housing picture stark, but optimistic, Green Wood Coalition leader indicates

Robert Washburn January 6, 2019

There is a possibility new affordable housing may be coming to Northumberland County, said one of Northumberland...

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Seeds of populist movements found in Northumberland County, local lawyer and activist says.

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Seeds of populist movements found in Northumberland County, local lawyer and activist says.

Robert Washburn December 30, 2018

Populist politics is finding its way into local politics, says a local lawyer and activist. Colin Browne...

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Daily life can be more interesting than big picture, says local author and historian

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Daily life can be more interesting than big picture, says local author and historian

Robert Washburn December 23, 2018

It is the daily lives of everyday people that make history come alive for local historian and...

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Old hospital could be converted into affordable housing, Port Hope mayor says

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Old hospital could be converted into affordable housing, Port Hope mayor says

Robert Washburn December 23, 2018

The old Port Hope hospital building on Ward Street could be repurposed for much needed affordable housing,...

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Keeping a religious focus on the Christmas season a challenge, says local minister

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Keeping a religious focus on the Christmas season a challenge, says local minister

Robert Washburn December 21, 2018

As mainstream Christmas celebrations focus more on commercialism, Santa and Rudolph, there are many Christians who are...

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Mobile outreach program to be launched in new year, says Salvation Army leader

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Mobile outreach program to be launched in new year, says Salvation Army leader

Robert Washburn December 15, 2018

Starting in 2019, the Salvation Army will operate a mobile service in Cobourg and Port Hope to...

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Young men do not look after health as they should, says public health nurse

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Young men do not look after health as they should, says public health nurse

Robert Washburn November 27, 2018

Young men in Northumberland County may be taking greater risks to their health, a public health official said...

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More cooperation needed between health care providers and women’s shelter, says executive director

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More cooperation needed between health care providers and women’s shelter, says executive director

Robert Washburn November 23, 2018

There needs to be more co-operation between Cornerstone women’s shelter, the hospital, doctors, and nurses when it...

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