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Governments cannot treat Northumberland residents like we are invisible

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Governments cannot treat Northumberland residents like we are invisible

Robert Washburn September 17, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn It seems as if politicians from all levels of government are hell-bent on making...

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Farmers brace for hard times, while consumers face skyrocketing prices

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Farmers brace for hard times, while consumers face skyrocketing prices

Robert Washburn September 16, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn The drought in the United States, one of the worst in 50 years, casts...

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Northumberland United Way should consult community before announcing goal

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Northumberland United Way should consult community before announcing goal

Robert Washburn September 15, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn With much fanfare, the Northumberland United Way campaign announced its $950,000 goal for 2012....

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The Old Washburn Family Cemetery (Abandoned)

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The Old Washburn Family Cemetery (Abandoned)

Robert Washburn August 22, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn I stood on the sacred ground of my ancestors Monday. After two years, I...

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Divisive politics don’t belong in Northumberland County

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Divisive politics don’t belong in Northumberland County

Robert Washburn August 16, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn Northumberland MPP Rob Milligan seems to be working overtime to please his superiors at...

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Analysis shows Ontario’s poor under fire despite political spin

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Analysis shows Ontario’s poor under fire despite political spin

Robert Washburn August 9, 2012 1

By Deborah O’Connor It’s been a tough year for the disadvantaged in Ontario. First, we had the...

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Disagreeing in order to agree about Port Hope council

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Disagreeing in order to agree about Port Hope council

Robert Washburn August 7, 2012 0

Thanks to the Burd Report for its mention of my recent posting on the conflict of interest...

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Port Hope Mayor Linda Thompson’s conflict of interest over a conflict of interest

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Port Hope Mayor Linda Thompson’s conflict of interest over a conflict of interest

Robert Washburn August 6, 2012 0

Port Hope Mayor Linda Thompson is not in a position to be deciding what is a conflict...

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Municipal leaders should step up in local policing debate

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Municipal leaders should step up in local policing debate

Robert Washburn August 1, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn The OPP are the Wal-Mart of policing. Like the behemoth big box store chain,...

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Bullying needs to be criminalized

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Bullying needs to be criminalized

Robert Washburn July 21, 2012 0

By Robert Washburn The sad story of the bullying Stephanie and her younger sister, Dawn, face at...

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