Politics

Cobourg’s mayor explains council’s decision to approve a rehab centre at former Woodlawn Inn

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Cobourg’s mayor explains council’s decision to approve a rehab centre at former Woodlawn Inn

Robert Washburn March 10, 2021

The show: As promised last week, when I interview Cobourg Mayor John Henderson recently about the future...

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Who should use Cobourg Beach? Report looks at economic impact of tourism

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Who should use Cobourg Beach? Report looks at economic impact of tourism

Robert Washburn March 7, 2021

The Show: The full interview with bonus material: When the town decided to close Cobourg Beach last...

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The future of former youth detention centre, including historic mansion, still to be determined

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The future of former youth detention centre, including historic mansion, still to be determined

Robert Washburn February 27, 2021

Sitting on the edge of a 70-acre piece of prime real estate on King Street, in the...

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Controversy between snowmobile club and county over use of Northumberland Forest trails

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Controversy between snowmobile club and county over use of Northumberland Forest trails

Robert Washburn February 17, 2021

The show: The podcast with bonus material and extended interviews There is a controversy over an agreement...

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In the face of recent struggles, Port Hope Chamber CEO says businesses remains optimistic about future

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In the face of recent struggles, Port Hope Chamber CEO says businesses remains optimistic about future

Robert Washburn February 6, 2021

Full interview: Keeping the economy from collapsing at the same time stopping the spread of the COVID-19...

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Hospital CEO reflects on nearly eights years of service at the hospital after announcing retirement

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Hospital CEO reflects on nearly eights years of service at the hospital after announcing retirement

Robert Washburn January 27, 2021

  The Show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg is a long way from a farm...

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New county warden reflects on a busy year in the face of a pandemic

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New county warden reflects on a busy year in the face of a pandemic

Robert Washburn January 23, 2021

The Show: The full interview with bonus material: As the new county warden, Bob Crate is taking...

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MPP addresses vaccine roll out, long-term care crisis, and his successes and challenges

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MPP addresses vaccine roll out, long-term care crisis, and his successes and challenges

Robert Washburn January 9, 2021

The show: (This interview is the full interview with Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini. So, there is...

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Social media is a tool for accountability, not a platform for disinformation

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Social media is a tool for accountability, not a platform for disinformation

Robert Washburn January 3, 2021

Drive Time host Dave Glover and I exchanged views on the resignation of former Ontario Finance Minister...

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Council still must vote as Cobourg Deputy Mayor aims for zero to one precent budget increase for 2021

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Council still must vote as Cobourg Deputy Mayor aims for zero to one precent budget increase for 2021

Robert Washburn January 2, 2021

Multimillion proposal to fix harbour in the draft budget   The show: The full interview with lots...

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