Northumberland County

In Their Words: County council approves three-month hiring freeze and requests report looking for cost savings

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In Their Words: County council approves three-month hiring freeze and requests report looking for cost savings

Robert Washburn December 20, 2024

Northumberland County council approved a 6.12 percent increase in taxes, which is $92 more for the average...

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In Their Words: County politicians debate on study of the future of Northumberland

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In Their Words: County politicians debate on study of the future of Northumberland

Robert Washburn December 19, 2024

Restructuring Northumberland County is on the table once more. Northumberland County council approved a study to examine...

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In Their Words: Brighton council discusses filling a vacant seat and process underway

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In Their Words: Brighton council discusses filling a vacant seat and process underway

Robert Washburn December 17, 2024

The decision regarding the process to replace Councillor Byron Faretis was made after a lengthy discussion at...

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Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat

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Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat

Robert Washburn December 14, 2024

This time of year many places collect for local food banks.  It is hard to miss. No...

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Salvation Army Kettle Drive helps those in need during Christmas season and all year-round

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Salvation Army Kettle Drive helps those in need during Christmas season and all year-round

Robert Washburn December 14, 2024

The Salvation Army in Cobourg is one of the key organizations that helps those in need at...

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Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate

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Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate

Robert Washburn December 7, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Currently, we are in the midst of 16 Days...

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Local Amnesty International chapter hosts Write for Rights event to raise awareness and funds

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Local Amnesty International chapter hosts Write for Rights event to raise awareness and funds

Robert Washburn December 7, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It is said that the pen is mightier than...

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Alderville chief’s reflections on Murray Sinclair’s contribution to community and country

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Alderville chief’s reflections on Murray Sinclair’s contribution to community and country

Robert Washburn November 29, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Murray Sinclair was a well-known lawyer, judge, member of...

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Port Hope police pursue service agreements to provide levels of service under new provincial rules

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Port Hope police pursue service agreements to provide levels of service under new provincial rules

Robert Washburn November 29, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Severity Crime Index measures changes in the...

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International film festival portrays issues facing working people at Cobourg library in December

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International film festival portrays issues facing working people at Cobourg library in December

Robert Washburn November 29, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Labour International Film Festival will be held...

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