Consider This Live

Consider This Live on Northumberland 89.7 FM radio Drive Time with Dave Glover

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Too many local news stories; too little time to chase all of them

An embarrassment of riches. The county is never short of news. Last week, while working at Northumberland Today, there were so many stories I could not cover. So, Dave Glover and I talked about news items and suggested stories received during the week during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →

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Lena Fisher and other historic figures discussed with museum rep

Cobourg Museum representative Stanley Isherwood talks about the Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre, local historic figures and Canada 150 during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →

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Huge community response to waterfront redesign survey, says director

Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Dean Hustwick describes the ins and outs of the Waterfront Redesign taking place in Cobourg, the unprecedented community engagement and the future of this prized area of the town on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →

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Economic growth and other business focus for township, says mayor

Cramahe Township Mayor Marc Coombs brings listeners up to date on activities in the township, especially those in the industrial park, during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →

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Community partnerships part of strategic plan, says CEO

In this special edition of Consider This Live, Northumberland Hills Hospital CEO Linda Davis and board member Pam Wente discuss community partnerships and the strategic plan on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM.  Continue Reading →

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Cobourg council pressed to return to basics by taxpayers group

Cobourg Taxpayers Association Director Bryan Lambert and President Lydia Smith engage in a lively discussion about the Back to Basics campaign urging Cobourg council and town staff to postpone a business incubator project until other items are dealt with first during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →

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Fixing Cobourg’s bus service to better access for those with challenges

Accessibility advocate Jerry Ford discusses his recent presentations to Cobourg council regarding Access Bus Services for people with physical challenges during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →

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Hospital plan, school closures and precarious work top topics on show

The release of the hospital’s strategic plan, school closures, and precarious work are some of the topics Drive Time host Dave Glover and I discuss on Consider This Live on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →

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Rape culture and domestic violence discussed to raise awareness during prevention month

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Executive Director Sonya Vellenga talks about upcoming initiatives in Northumberland related to helping those facing domestic violence and dealing with sexual assault during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario. Continue Reading →

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Future of Cobourg’s Catholic elementary schools discussed

The Catholic school board is looking at the future of St. Michael’s, St. Joseph’s and Notre Dame schools as part of a reorganization of its three elementary facilities in Cobourg. Isabel Grace, superintendent of Business and Finance, Tim Moloney, supervisory officer of learning and student success, and Tim Robins, chair of the Cobourg Accommodation Review discuss in detail the board’s proposals and the future of the schools in advance of a public meeting on June 5, 20174 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Notre Dame. The conversation took place on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM

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