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Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters

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Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters

Robert Washburn July 10, 2025

Alderville is one of four First Nations in mourning after ancestral remains were discovered during the excavation...

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In Their Words: In Their Words: Heritage advocates win after council supports request to designate historic Strathmore House

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In Their Words: In Their Words: Heritage advocates win after council supports request to designate historic Strathmore House

Robert Washburn May 30, 2025

Heritage advocates won council’s approval to designate the historic Strathmore House and some adjacent buildings at the...

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First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall focuses on local Indigenous language

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First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall focuses on local Indigenous language

Robert Washburn April 18, 2025

The Northumberland County Archives and Museum recently announced its opening exhibit scheduled for this fall. It focuses...

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The future of Strathmore House has heritage advocates worried about what’s next for historic building

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The future of Strathmore House has heritage advocates worried about what’s next for historic building

Robert Washburn April 11, 2025

Some people are worried about the future of the historic Strathmore House on the former Brookside property...

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Cobourg could be doing more to preserve its historically significant architecture, says expert

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Cobourg could be doing more to preserve its historically significant architecture, says expert

Robert Washburn June 1, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: People move to Cobourg and Port Hope because they...

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Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena

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Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena

Robert Washburn April 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Port...

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The Murray Canal’s history is one of fierce lobbying, immense pressure and a lucky election victory

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The Murray Canal’s history is one of fierce lobbying, immense pressure and a lucky election victory

Robert Washburn March 9, 2024

The show: The full show with bonus material: Just outside of Brighton, along County Road 64, is...

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Port Hope resident Angela Grogan shares passion for significance of local Black History

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Port Hope resident Angela Grogan shares passion for significance of local Black History

Robert Washburn February 5, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Port Hope resident Angela Grogan recently discovered former municipal...

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Port Hope resident holds out hope to save old hospital as developer seeks tribunal hearing

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Port Hope resident holds out hope to save old hospital as developer seeks tribunal hearing

Robert Washburn August 26, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material, including Dan Schneider, a provincial expert on cultural heritage...

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Port Hope reviewing cultural plan from festivals to kids arts camp to Capitol Theatre

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Port Hope reviewing cultural plan from festivals to kids arts camp to Capitol Theatre

Robert Washburn May 13, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2012, Port Hope town council adopted a cultural...

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