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Facing up to men’s health in Movember

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Facing up to men’s health in Movember

Robert November 13, 2014

By Robert Washburn My daughter is refusing to look at me for the next month. That is...

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Remembering a dear friend and mentor

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Remembering a dear friend and mentor

Robert October 13, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn We all have a biological father. But, we also have men in our lives...

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County’s official plan shows archaic approach to economic development

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County’s official plan shows archaic approach to economic development

Robert August 15, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn Farmer and businessman Paul Burnham is right to seriously question Northumberland County’s official plan...

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Globe and Mail union fights for all journalists, including those in communities

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Globe and Mail union fights for all journalists, including those in communities

Robert July 2, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn As this is being written, the union representing Globe and Mail reporters and editors...

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Hudak chooses another questionable photo-op location during Cobourg visit

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Hudak chooses another questionable photo-op location during Cobourg visit

Robert May 21, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn [Update: The irony keeps dripping. It turns out Horizons Plastics received a $2 million...

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Chronicle Herald tries hyperlocal news with launch of new Cape Breton paper

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Chronicle Herald tries hyperlocal news with launch of new Cape Breton paper

Robert April 22, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn Mark Lever gets it. The Chronicle Herald also gets it. The 43-year old businessman...

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Thanks, Rowden! – A response to a column in the local newspaper

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Thanks, Rowden! – A response to a column in the local newspaper

Robert April 14, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn I would like to thank Councillor Forrest Rowden for his response to my column,...

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A radical proposal for municipal planning

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A radical proposal for municipal planning

Robert December 30, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn Here is a radical idea: Make developers pay the complete cost of getting municipal...

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Community journalism critical to rural Canada’s survival

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Community journalism critical to rural Canada’s survival

Robert December 24, 2013 0

With the closure of a number of community newspaper, the search for a sustainable model is elusive....

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Municipal politicians, bureaucrats miss mark on ice storm response

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Municipal politicians, bureaucrats miss mark on ice storm response

Robert December 23, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn It appears Cobourg council  gets a massive FAIL when it comes to providing information...

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