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An embarrassment of riches. The county is never short of news. Last week, while working at Northumberland Today, there were so many stories I could not cover. So, Dave Glover and I talked about news items and suggested stories received during the week during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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Cobourg Museum representative Stanley Isherwood talks about the Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre, local historic figures and Canada 150 during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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A proposal to sell the Vernonville Community Centre is an emotional one for many residents in the tiny hamlet northeast of Grafton. But for the council, it represents a harsh reality of fiscal prudence. Sadly, the political price may end up being costlier for both residents and politicians. Built in 1862, it is one of five community centres within the township. These spaces are used for a variety of purposes. Continue Reading →
Accessibility advocate Jerry Ford discusses his recent presentations to Cobourg council regarding Access Bus Services for people with physical challenges during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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The three-year pilot of a basic income plan by the Ontario government last week is good news for some, but not all. The program guarantees an income of about $17,000 annually for a single person and $24,000 annually for a couple, less 50 per cent of earned income. Those with disabilities will get up to $600 per month extra. The idea is to replace the current welfare system and disability payments that often demands people deplete all their financial resources before getting assistance. It also can be punitive when people earn income because that amount reduces the welfare support. Continue Reading →
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Executive Director Sonya Vellenga talks about upcoming initiatives in Northumberland related to helping those facing domestic violence and dealing with sexual assault during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario. Continue Reading →
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Greenwood Coalition members Kaye Torrie and Rob Quartly talk about Imaginate, an evening of storytelling by various artists at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, as well as their own experiences as volunteers during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Northumberland Community Counselling Centre Executive Director Janet Irvine talks about her efforts to raise the profile of this non-profit mental health service in Northumberland on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Port Hope Fall Fair Volunteer Co-ordinator Emily Field talks about the changes to the event with Drive Time host Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Drive Time host Dave Glover talks with longtime poverty activist Deb O’Connor about the recent consultations and her insights into many issues facing those less fortunate in a three-part broadcast on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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