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Robert Washburn
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Recent Posts

Municipal Election 2018: Sharp champions infrastructure, openness on council

Cramahe Township council candidate Derek Sharp enters municipal politics after a run for a provincial seat last spring. The Trillium Party candidate has shifted his focus to local issues including infrastructure, connecting with residents and economic revitalization during an interview on a special edition of Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

Municipal Election 2018: Terry Hickey tackles hospital controversy head on

Port Hope mayoral candidate Terry Hickey explains his position on the hospital over the past few months in a candid conversation, along with the purchase of the Queen Street mall and the future of the West Beach during a lively interview on a special edition of Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

Municipal Election 2018: Raymond Benns uses traditional approach to run in Alnwick/Haldimand Township

Veteran Councillor Raymond Benns bocks at 21st-century politics online. He just puts up signs and knocks on doors - a successful strategy that has kept him in office for more than 20 years in Alnwick/Haldimand Township.

Municipal Election 2018: Bureau offers referendum on Cobourg waterfront

Cobourg council candidate Adam Bureau says he would not go forward with any marina expansion without a referendum. Hear his views on the entire Waterfront Master Plan, council openness and transparency, along with a bit of his biography in this interview on Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

Municipal Election 2018: John Bickle seeks a seat on Port Hope council, again

Port Hope candidate John Bickle is familiar with local politics, having served on the former Hope Township council just before amalgamation. He ran for the mayor job during the last election but lost.