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After six very intense weeks of candidate interviews and election night coverage, Robert Washburn and Dave Glover parse through the results to sort out what exactly happened and why during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Cramahe Township Mayor-Elect Mandy Martin talks about her campaign, the winning strategy and her immediate plans for the township once she is sworn in during a special edition of Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Northumberland – Peterborough South MPP David Piccini reviews the summer sitting of the legislature at Queen’s Park to talk about the changes taking place and the direction of the government on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative government terminated the Basic Income program started by the Liberals during the summer session at Queen’s Park. The pilot program was meant to last one year, but it is cut short, leaving the recipients stranded. In response, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit wrote a letter urging the government to change its mind. Public Health nurse Kristina Nairn talks about the impact of the changes on the people and public health, along with the contents of the letter on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Cramahe Township council candidate Derek Sharp enters municipal politics after a run for a provincial seat last spring. The Trillium Party candidate has shifted his focus to local issues including infrastructure, connecting with residents and economic revitalization during an interview on a special edition of Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Port Hope mayoral candidate Terry Hickey explains his position on the hospital over the past few months in a candid conversation, along with the purchase of the Queen Street mall and the future of the West Beach during a lively interview on a special edition of Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Veteran Councillor Raymond Benns bocks at 21st-century politics online. He just puts up signs and knocks on doors – a successful strategy that has kept him in office for more than 20 years in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Benns shares his views on the Russ Creek access road controversy, the Vernonville Community Centre, upgrading the fire service and more during his interview on Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series for Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Cobourg council candidate Adam Bureau says he would not go forward with any marina expansion without a referendum. Hear his views on the entire Waterfront Master Plan, council openness and transparency, along with a bit of his biography in this interview on Consider This Live, part of the municipal election series on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Port Hope candidate John Bickle is familiar with local politics, having served on the former Hope Township council just before amalgamation. He ran for the mayor job during the last election but lost. Now, he is back. Listen to him give details about his platform during a special edition of Consider This Live, part of the municipal election coverage on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
Cobourg council candidate Travis Hoover is no stranger to politics. As a key advisor and staff member with former MPP Lou Rinaldi, Hoover moved within major portfolios within Queen’s Park. As he exits the backroom and enters the race, listen to his ideas on a special edition of Consider This Live, part of municipal election coverage on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →