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Port Hope residents urged to participate in climate survey to drive municipality towards change

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Port Hope residents urged to participate in climate survey to drive municipality towards change

Robert Washburn April 8, 2021

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It is easy to say there is a climate...

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Northumberland climate activists call for big changes to vehicles, farming, and home heating during meeting with MP

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Northumberland climate activists call for big changes to vehicles, farming, and home heating during meeting with MP

Robert Washburn April 3, 2021

  The show: The full interview with bonus material: While most of us are fretting about getting...

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Chamber CEO praises initiatives to help small business, women and worker’s retraining

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Chamber CEO praises initiatives to help small business, women and worker’s retraining

Robert Washburn March 27, 2021

The show: The provincial budget delivered earlier this week appears to have two goals. The first is...

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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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