Politics

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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The passing of a community figure and a special Christmas for the homeless

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The passing of a community figure and a special Christmas for the homeless

Robert Washburn December 31, 2020

(On Monday, I was asked by Northumberland 89.7 FM to produce the newscast. These are two local...

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Time to sort yourself out around recycling, Phase 2 kicking in

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Time to sort yourself out around recycling, Phase 2 kicking in

Robert Washburn November 28, 2020

Show: The full interview with bonus material: Putting out garbage can be so frustrating. You go to...

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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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