Heritage

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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Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county

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Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county

Robert Washburn April 29, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Driving through Northumberland County, it is easy to spot...

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The Hon. James Cockburn recalls Quebec Conference in 1864

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The Hon. James Cockburn recalls Quebec Conference in 1864

Robert Washburn August 4, 2021

The show: The full interview with bonus material: There is a lot of discussion going on right...

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Port Hope house tour gets a makeover due to pandemic with a virtual event and walking tours

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Port Hope house tour gets a makeover due to pandemic with a virtual event and walking tours

Robert Washburn July 28, 2021

  The show: The full interview with bonus material: One of the signature aspects of Port Hope...

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The future of former youth detention centre, including historic mansion, still to be determined

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The future of former youth detention centre, including historic mansion, still to be determined

Robert Washburn February 27, 2021

Sitting on the edge of a 70-acre piece of prime real estate on King Street, in the...

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