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Recent Posts

Cobourg mayor reflects on past year and the coming months in the face of an election year

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg is booming. If you ask Cobourg Mayor John Henderson, he would tell you.

Innovation key to response to growing gender based violence in Northumberland, says coordinator

The show: The full interview with bonus material: During the first year of the pandemic, 34 women found themselves homeless in Northumberland, fleeing an abusive situation. That is according to a recently released report by a group representing organizations in the county whose job is to protect people against gender-based violence.

Will Northumberland become the next Barrie? Planning for growth critical, says county official

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A recent study commissioned by Northumberland County is projecting the population will grow to 122,000 by 2051. This is up from the current 90,000 people who live here now.

Cobourg church and Transition House partner to provide overnight warming centre for county

The show: The full interview with bonus material: As temperatures begin to drop and winter settles in if you are homeless, finding a place to stay warm in Northumberland County is not as easy as you think. In this interview, you will learn about the only formal warming centre in the entire county.

Piccini reflects on the past year in politics, but also looks ahead to provincial election in June

The show: The full interview with bonus material: While the pandemic has dominated many people's minds, other stuff has taken place over the past year. As is usual for this time of year, it is good to check in with local politicians to see what they have been up to and expect in the new year.