Politics

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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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

Robert Washburn March 23, 2024

Legislation aimed at providing Metis people the same rights for self-governance returned to the House of Commons...

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Former Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd remembered as a person, professional, and politician

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Former Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd remembered as a person, professional, and politician

Robert Washburn March 23, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The last interview I did with Kim Rudd: On...

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School board chair will explain new strategic plan and its impact on kids in classrooms

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School board chair will explain new strategic plan and its impact on kids in classrooms

Robert Washburn March 2, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustees recently...

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County launches new tool for taxpayers to keep an eye on its performance

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County launches new tool for taxpayers to keep an eye on its performance

Robert Washburn March 2, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Is the county fixing enough roads? How much waste...

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Access to medical care and relations with the federal Conservatives are discussed with Alderville Chief

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Access to medical care and relations with the federal Conservatives are discussed with Alderville Chief

Robert Washburn February 24, 2024

  Access to medical treatment for Indigenous people living in the far north is a challenge. In...

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Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture

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Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture

Robert Washburn February 24, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Farmers and film festivals are not always something you...

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New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond

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New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond

Robert Washburn February 17, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In November, a new show launched on Northumberland 89.7...

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Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief

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Additional officers, additional auxiliary will raise profile of Port Hope police, says chief

Robert Washburn February 17, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Port Hope police recently released its two-year strategic...

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