Drive Time host Dave Glover does one of the first interviews with newly-elected MP Kim Rudd, Northumberland Peterborough South, on Truly Local Radio 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
Freshly minted MP’s first radio interview with Glover
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Federal Election 2015
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CARP addresses senior’s issues in federal election
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Mary Robertson and Louise Warr, of the Greater Bay of Quinte chapter of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), discuss issues in the federal election related to seniors, from the economy to pharmacare on Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM
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Canadian voting system needs change, local advocate explains
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Fair Vote advocate Wlif Day talks about the importance of democratic reform, especially getting rid of the current system for voting. Hear why in this conversation with Consider This Live on the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Refugee crisis one of many issues addressed by Liberal candidate
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Liberal candidate Kim Rudd talks about what she is hearing on the doorsteps across the riding, budget deficits and the refugee crisis, as well as answering questions from callers on Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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Green Party candidate open and straightforward
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Green Party candidate Patricia Sinnott talks openly about her unique campaign on Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. She discusses why she is not knocking on doors and answers honestly when she does not know about a particular policy or stance. It is insightful, as it is candid. Continue Reading →
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Unions, budgets and local issues are discussed with NDP candidate
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Federal NDP candidate Russ Christianson talks about unionizing workers, balanced budgets, Harper’s failures and how to help the local economy with me on Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Tale of the tape: Read a full transcript of Maclean’s Debate
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What did that leader say? Here’s where to find out. Read our full transcript of #macdebate, separated by the four topics—the economy, the environment, democracy and foreign policy. Read more. Macleans Continue Reading →
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Intelligent discussion will help resolve racism, says advocate
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Cobourg lawyer Colin Browne returns for the ongoing discussion about racism in Canada during Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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The forever campaign: Have our politicians killed democracy by being too good at politics?
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By Joseph Heath
Every morning as I walk my children home from the bus stop, we pass a local high school. During the fall, the football team will usually be out in the field, doing sprints or practicing hitting the sled. The inevitable question arises: “What are they doing daddy?”
“Practicing football,” I tell them. “Take a look while you can,” I say. “By the time you’re my age, it’s very unlikely that anyone will be playing this game anymore.” Read more. Continue Reading →
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A simple test for sizing up local candidates in the federal election
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By Robert Washburn
Candidates, pundits and experts tell us the economy is a critical issue in the federal election campaign. And, for all the sound bites and catchy phrases used, most voters rarely understand it. It is a confusing term. When talking about the economy, it can mean the gross domestic product (GDP), foreign trade, exports, and investment. Many of these terms get used regularly, but few understand how they work to affect our daily lives. Continue Reading →