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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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Community canvas strives to meet concerns in east end, says police chief

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Community canvas strives to meet concerns in east end, says police chief

Robert Washburn November 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Crime in Cobourg is on the increase. Police Chief...

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Ryan inquest uncovers truths about violence against elderly women, says Cornerstone CEO

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Ryan inquest uncovers truths about violence against elderly women, says Cornerstone CEO

Robert Washburn November 18, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, the federal government announced spending $162...

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Changes to Port Hope council’s procedural bylaws impacts public input, citizen voices

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Changes to Port Hope council’s procedural bylaws impacts public input, citizen voices

Robert Washburn November 18, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A proposal to create sleeping cabins was before Port...

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Local chapter of Council of Canadians raising awareness of universal pharmacare in Northumberland

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Local chapter of Council of Canadians raising awareness of universal pharmacare in Northumberland

Robert Washburn November 11, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: According to the federal government, one in five Canadians...

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Cobourg’s mayor applies new strategic plan to current issues facing town

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Cobourg’s mayor applies new strategic plan to current issues facing town

Robert Washburn November 4, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg council wants to create a thriving community, provide...

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Placing precious lands in a trust

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Placing precious lands in a trust

Robert Washburn October 27, 2023

Margaret Walton, board chair, Ontario Farmland Trust   One way to ensure a secure future for agriculture...

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Political critique from the provincial Liberals

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Political critique from the provincial Liberals

Robert Washburn October 21, 2023

Liberal Agriculture Critic MPP Stephanie Bowman Farmers can advocate for change, according to MPP Stephanie Bowman, Liberal...

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: An overview from the county warden

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: An overview from the county warden

Robert Washburn October 14, 2023

Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin Warden Mandy Martin reviews efforts by the county to preserve farmland. There...

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Local farmer gives dire warning

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Protecting Farmland in Northumberland: Local farmer gives dire warning

Robert Washburn October 7, 2023

Paul Burnham, director, Northumberland Federation of Agriculture   Northumberland Federation of Agriculture Director Paul Burnham warned of...

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