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Local small business preparing for Christmas shopping season, says councillor

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Local small business preparing for Christmas shopping season, says councillor

Robert Washburn November 28, 2020

Show: The full interview with bonus material: I don’t know about your neighbourhood, but where I live...

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Diversity initiative launched by town hoping to make Cobourg more inclusive, says councillor

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Diversity initiative launched by town hoping to make Cobourg more inclusive, says councillor

Robert Washburn November 14, 2020

Show: The full interview with bonus material The death of George Floyd ignited an explosion of anti-racism...

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Addressing the challenge of race relations in Northumberland is difficult, says committee chair

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Addressing the challenge of race relations in Northumberland is difficult, says committee chair

Robert Washburn October 31, 2020

WARNING: Some people may find parts of this story disturbing. Podcast from show The full interview with...

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Impact of residential schools on generations of children felt in Alderville, says Chief Dave Mowat

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Impact of residential schools on generations of children felt in Alderville, says Chief Dave Mowat

Robert Washburn September 26, 2020

Show interview: Full interview with bonus material: Sitting on the Second Line Road, just a short drive...

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Drought hits crops hard, but food supply secure says Northumberland farmers

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Drought hits crops hard, but food supply secure says Northumberland farmers

Robert Washburn September 19, 2020

Full interview with bonus material below: Six months ago, I spoke with this same group of farmers...

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Creating affordable housing in Cobourg subject of public meeting Sept. 28

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Creating affordable housing in Cobourg subject of public meeting Sept. 28

Robert Washburn September 19, 2020

The full interview with bonus material below: So often it is easy to take things for granted....

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Local MP shares insight and inside story about Conservative Party leadership victory

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Local MP shares insight and inside story about Conservative Party leadership victory

Robert Washburn August 29, 2020

Back in January, when I last interviewed local MP Philip Lawrence, he was tight-lipped about who he...

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Teachers prepare to return to the classroom in Northumberland in the face of pandemic

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Teachers prepare to return to the classroom in Northumberland in the face of pandemic

Robert Washburn August 22, 2020

August always brings a sense of anticipation for teachers preparing for another year at school. But nothing...

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School board releases draft plan for return to school as parents express deep concerns

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School board releases draft plan for return to school as parents express deep concerns

Robert Washburn August 22, 2020

A burning issue for many parents right now is sending children back to school. Whether it is...

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Elgin Park redevelopment gets financial boost from feds and province

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Elgin Park redevelopment gets financial boost from feds and province

Robert Washburn August 7, 2020

    Federal, provincial, and local politicians gathered at the corner of Elgin and Darcy streets to...

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