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Northumberland Federation of Agriculture president critiques provincial farm to fork plan

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Northumberland Federation of Agriculture president critiques provincial farm to fork plan

Robert Washburn December 10, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Ontario government recently released a plan aimed at...

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Tenant’s rights eroding as province continues to hold online hearings, advocates say

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Tenant’s rights eroding as province continues to hold online hearings, advocates say

Robert Washburn November 26, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material; If you got an eviction notice, had trouble paying...

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Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland outlines lessons learned since election and gearing up

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Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland outlines lessons learned since election and gearing up

Robert Washburn November 26, 2022

The show*: Last week, the newly elected Cobourg council was sworn in. There was much pomp and...

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Province’s proposal to build on Greenbelt not a great idea, says Naturally Northumberland host

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Province’s proposal to build on Greenbelt not a great idea, says Naturally Northumberland host

Robert Washburn November 19, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, the Ontario government announced it wants to turn...

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Changes to legislation could end up impacting property taxes and your neighbourhood

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Changes to legislation could end up impacting property taxes and your neighbourhood

Robert Washburn November 12, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Ontario government made a significant announcement saying it...

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A view from the frontlines: Inside the CUPE protest in Northumberland

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A view from the frontlines: Inside the CUPE protest in Northumberland

Robert Washburn November 12, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Last week, we watched as the Ontario government imposed...

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Cobourg police release $7 million 2023 operating budget for public input

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Cobourg police release $7 million 2023 operating budget for public input

Robert Washburn October 29, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Inflation is hovering around seven or eight percent. The...

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Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep

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Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep

Robert Washburn October 22, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Last week, a group of advocates held a march...

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Working hard to get voters out: municipal clerks explain what’s happening in Northumberland

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• Municipal Election 2022

Working hard to get voters out: municipal clerks explain what’s happening in Northumberland

Robert Washburn October 15, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: During the last election in 2018, voter turnout in...

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Lees keys in on taxes in the face of inflation, development, affordable housing and more

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• Municipal Election 2022

Lees keys in on taxes in the face of inflation, development, affordable housing and more

Robert Washburn October 15, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: There is only one week left until the municipal...

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