Thinking Out Loud

Norlock’s comments on Senate scandal leave room for improvement

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Norlock’s comments on Senate scandal leave room for improvement

Robert May 20, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn Parroting the Prime Minister, Northumberland MP Rick Norlock waded into the Senate scandal in...

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B.C. polling gaffe a blessing for journalism

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B.C. polling gaffe a blessing for journalism

Robert May 15, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn There are a lot of pollsters pacing the floor in office towers across British...

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Wynne needs bold, new strategy for rural Ontario

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Wynne needs bold, new strategy for rural Ontario

Robert April 29, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn The threat of an provincial election looming large over Queen’s Park meant Premier Kathleen...

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Responding to State of the Media 2013 requries new path for community journalism

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Responding to State of the Media 2013 requries new path for community journalism

Robert March 19, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn The State of the News Media 2013 annual report on American Journalism delivered some...

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Musing over the future of community newspaper in Southern Ontario (or bye-bye PKP)

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Musing over the future of community newspaper in Southern Ontario (or bye-bye PKP)

Robert March 16, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn These are troubling days for community newspapers in Ontario. When Quebecor’s President and Chief...

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A gut reaction to the new OCNA Digital Market Study and the future of community newspapers

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A gut reaction to the new OCNA Digital Market Study and the future of community newspapers

Robert February 28, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn A significant step towards helping independent community newspaper become more sustainable in the face...

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Farmers’s request ignored by county council

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Farmers’s request ignored by county council

Robert February 19, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn Northumberland County farmers got a slap in the face this week as Northumberland County...

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Boring but important development charges deserve attention

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Boring but important development charges deserve attention

Robert February 12, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn For most taxpayers, nothing could be more boring than a group of politicians and...

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Council calmer but still has a few surprises Monday night

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Council calmer but still has a few surprises Monday night

Robert February 5, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn There was a very different tone to Cobourg council Monday night. The acrimony and...

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Time to intervene between Frost and Mutton

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Time to intervene between Frost and Mutton

Robert January 29, 2013 0

Cobourg council’s old married couple was at it again Monday night. Deputy Mayor Stan Frost and Councillor...

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