Housing

County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

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County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

Robert Washburn July 27, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The demand for rental housing in Northumberland is apparent,...

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Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries to recruit skilled international workers here

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Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries to recruit skilled international workers here

Robert Washburn July 13, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: About a year ago, Northumberland County created a Workforce...

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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

Robert Washburn May 25, 2024

The show: Alderville First Nations are taking several significant steps to empower them in critical areas. There...

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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

Robert Washburn April 14, 2024

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County...

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Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

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Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

Robert Washburn March 30, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a council meeting on February 28, Cobourg politicians...

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County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw

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County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw

Robert Washburn March 30, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this month, tensions between Cobourg and Northumberland County...

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Transition House moves to new facility as county approves $2.3 million purchase

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Transition House moves to new facility as county approves $2.3 million purchase

Robert Washburn December 16, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: If everything goes smoothly, Northumberland County will purchase a...

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National Housing Day draws attention to county’s efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness

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National Housing Day draws attention to county’s efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness

Robert Washburn December 2, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Two things related to affordable housing took place in...

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One person shares their story from inside the Cobourg encampment as events unfold

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One person shares their story from inside the Cobourg encampment as events unfold

Robert Washburn September 9, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, a group of people encamped at...

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A frontline worker adds perspective related to Cobourg encampment

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A frontline worker adds perspective related to Cobourg encampment

Robert Washburn September 9, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Last week, there were interviews with county officials. You...

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