Northumberland County

Cobourg Collegiate Institute’s salsa kids rerun for a summer feel-good story

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Cobourg Collegiate Institute’s salsa kids rerun for a summer feel-good story

Robert Washburn August 3, 2024

The show: In the midst of a summer heat wave, it seems like a good time to...

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County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement

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County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement

Robert Washburn August 2, 2024

  By Robert Washburn Northumberland County praised a decision by Cobourg council to not seek a formal...

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Opponents give mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s stormwater billing public notice

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Opponents give mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s stormwater billing public notice

Robert Washburn August 2, 2024

  By Robert Washburn A group of residents fighting stormwater fees gave a mixed reaction to Cobourg...

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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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AH council to seek a report at next meeting into the feasibility of Legion partnership to save aging arena

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AH council to seek a report at next meeting into the feasibility of Legion partnership to save aging arena

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

A plan to partner with the Grafton Legion to upgrade the aging Memorial Arena took a step...

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Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown businesses under the Be Walton program

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Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown businesses under the Be Walton program

Robert Washburn July 13, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Business is down on the main street in Port...

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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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Residents and politicians express deep concern over cell tower proposal at Port Hope council meeting

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Residents and politicians express deep concern over cell tower proposal at Port Hope council meeting

Robert Washburn July 13, 2024

  Members of the public and several Port Hope councillors were critical of a consultant at a...

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Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

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Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

Robert Washburn July 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, a progress report regarding the new homeless shelter...

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Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

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Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

Robert Washburn July 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Parents looking for childcare received big news recently. The...

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