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Who should use Cobourg Beach? Report looks at economic impact of tourism

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Who should use Cobourg Beach? Report looks at economic impact of tourism

Robert Washburn March 7, 2021

The Show: The full interview with bonus material: When the town decided to close Cobourg Beach last...

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Local conference hopes to inspire women entrepreneurs from around the world

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Local conference hopes to inspire women entrepreneurs from around the world

Robert Washburn February 28, 2021

    The show: The podcast: the full interview with bonus material Almost 40 percent of self-employed...

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Surviving the pandemic: two women entrepreneurs from Northumberland share their stories

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Surviving the pandemic: two women entrepreneurs from Northumberland share their stories

Robert Washburn February 10, 2021

Full interview: Businesses are struggling during the pandemic. No question. The uncertainty surrounding what comes next is...

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In the face of recent struggles, Port Hope Chamber CEO says businesses remains optimistic about future

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In the face of recent struggles, Port Hope Chamber CEO says businesses remains optimistic about future

Robert Washburn February 6, 2021

Full interview: Keeping the economy from collapsing at the same time stopping the spread of the COVID-19...

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Local small business preparing for Christmas shopping season, says councillor

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Local small business preparing for Christmas shopping season, says councillor

Robert Washburn November 28, 2020

Show: The full interview with bonus material: I don’t know about your neighbourhood, but where I live...

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Housing prices rise in Northumberland County despite pandemic economy, says real estate association president

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Housing prices rise in Northumberland County despite pandemic economy, says real estate association president

Robert Washburn October 31, 2020

    Interview from the show: The full interview with bonus material: The average price of a...

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Venture 13, police and local entrepreneur launch tool to fight pandemic

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Venture 13, police and local entrepreneur launch tool to fight pandemic

Robert Washburn September 12, 2020

As many of us brace for the possible second wave of the virus to hit, there are...

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County economic task force delivers final recommendation, including mental health for workers

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County economic task force delivers final recommendation, including mental health for workers

Robert Washburn August 1, 2020

More and better broadband. Access to Personal Protective Equipment. Building consumer confidence. Those were the first three...

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Small town retailers face unique challenges as Brighton-Cramahe Chamber responds

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Small town retailers face unique challenges as Brighton-Cramahe Chamber responds

Robert Washburn July 11, 2020

One defining characteristic of the new reality under COVID-19 is everything is changing constantly. Press conference from...

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County economic task force recommends mask wearing mandatory in stores to build consumer confidence

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County economic task force recommends mask wearing mandatory in stores to build consumer confidence

Robert Washburn June 20, 2020

County Economic Development Director Dan Borowec co-chairs the Northumberland Economic Recovery Task Force with Brendan Cunneen, a...

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