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Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

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At a recent committee meeting of Cobourg council, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said Cobourg’s efforts to deal with the encampment on King Street were only dealing with the symptoms, but not the sickness. The sickness the mayor was referring to was Northumberland County’s efforts to address the situation. The county is responsible for housing and homelessness. Cobourg is not.

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Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

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Nearly 30,000 Chinook Salmon migrate through the lower Ganaraska River in Port Hope to spawn upstream. It is one of the largest in Ontario. This magnificent display of nature attracts tourists and anglers from far and wide. However, the stretch from Corbett’s Dam to the mouth of the river is a hotbed of controversy.

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Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief

By: Robert Washburn | September 7, 2024

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International Overdose Awareness Day was last week. A tragic death caused by a drug overdose took place in Alderville recently. It was a reminder that no community is immune. First Nations people are seven times more likely to die of a drug overdose as compared to non-First Nations people, according to a recent study done by the Chiefs of Ontario.

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Walk-in clinic re-opens following year of challenges to serve patients who don’t have a doctor

By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

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After a year of hard work and numerous challenges, the walk-in clinic in Port Hope re-opened with a soft launch earlier this month. As everyone slowly finds their sea legs, the clinic hopes to serve a growing population in Northumberland without doctors. In this early stage, the hours are irregular. People need to check the county’s website or call to find the days and times it is open.

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Alderville member and new Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke shares roles, responsibilities, and life

By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

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Marsha Smoke is a quiet, humble individual who lives in Alderville. When you meet her, she is soft-spoken, listens intently, and chooses her words with great care. Marsha Smoke is also the new Southeast Regional Chief for the Anishinabek Nation. Northumberland is part of the area she serves.

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New Blue Party candidate Joshua Chaloub talks about economy, healthcare, and education

By: Robert Washburn | May 28, 2022

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This is the third week of shows dedicated to candidate interviews for the provincial election for Northumberland Peterborough South on June 2. The order is completely random based on when the various campaigns were able to book interviews. The last two candidates for the provincial election are interviewed on this week’s show. Joshua Chaloub is the candidate for the New Blue Party. This is the first election for this brand new party. Continue Reading →

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Besides environment, Green Party candidate talks about opioids, housing and healthcare

By: Robert Washburn | May 21, 2022

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This interview is a bit different. Lisa Francis is a former student of mine from Loyalist College. You will hear her reference this in the interview. To avoid a conflict of interest, Olivia Waldriff, a reporter at Northumberland 89.7 FM, graciously stepped in to do the interview instead of me. So, here is Green Party candidate Lisa Francis. Continue Reading →

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Long-term care, housing divisive politics and more addressed by NDP candidate

By: Robert Washburn | May 21, 2022

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This is the second week of shows dedicated to candidate interviews for the provincial election for Northumberland Peterborough South to be held on June 2. The order is completely random based on when the various campaigns were able to book interviews. This week we will start with NDP candidate Kim McArthur Jackson. You might recognize her name. She was also the NDP candidate in the federal election this past fall. Continue Reading →

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Liberal candidate Jeff Kawzenuk discusses party platform, including healthcare, education and more

By: Robert Washburn | May 14, 2022

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This week’s show is the start of a series of candidate interviews for the provincial election in Northumberland Peterborough South. The order is completely random based on when the various campaigns were able to book interviews. Without any further ado, here is Liberal candidate Jeff Kawzenuk. Originally aired: May 13, 2022 Continue Reading →

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Incumbent Progressive Conservative candidate David Piccini addresses record

By: Robert Washburn | May 14, 2022

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This week’s show starts a series of candidate interviews for the provincial election in Northumberland Peterborough South. The order is completely random based on when the various campaigns were able to book interviews. To begin, you will hear from incumbent David Piccini, the Progressive Conservative candidate. Originally aired: May 13, 2022

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Warden responds to Cobourg mayor’s suggestion to separate from Northumberland County

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a recent committee meeting of Cobourg council, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said Cobourg’s efforts to deal with the encampment on King Street were only dealing with the symptoms, but not the sickness. The sickness the mayor was referring to was Northumberland County’s efforts to address the situation.

Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Nearly 30,000 Chinook Salmon migrate through the lower Ganaraska River in Port Hope to spawn upstream. It is one of the largest in Ontario.

Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief

The show (full interview): International Overdose Awareness Day was last week. A tragic death caused by a drug overdose took place in Alderville recently.

Walk-in clinic re-opens following year of challenges to serve patients who don’t have a doctor

The show: The full interview: After a year of hard work and numerous challenges, the walk-in clinic in Port Hope re-opened with a soft launch earlier this month. As everyone slowly finds their sea legs, the clinic hopes to serve a growing population in Northumberland without doctors.

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

By: Robert Washburn | September 14, 2024

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By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

By: Robert Washburn | August 31, 2024

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Politics, Provincial Election 2022

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Politics, Provincial Election 2022

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Politics, Provincial Election 2022

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Politics, Provincial Election 2022

Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Politics, Provincial Election 2022