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Port Hope politicians raise concerns over new proposed protocols for cell towers

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Port Hope politicians raise concerns over new proposed protocols for cell towers

Robert Washburn August 8, 2024

The need for protocols and community awareness regarding cell towers was discussed at Port Hope council on...

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Brighton expected to review agreement with Northumberland YMCA at August 12 meeting

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Brighton expected to review agreement with Northumberland YMCA at August 12 meeting

Robert Washburn August 8, 2024

The journey to reach an agreement between Northumberland YMCA and Brighton will take its next step on...

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County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement

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County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement

Robert Washburn August 2, 2024

  By Robert Washburn Northumberland County praised a decision by Cobourg council to not seek a formal...

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Opponents give mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s stormwater billing public notice

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Opponents give mixed reaction to Cobourg council’s stormwater billing public notice

Robert Washburn August 2, 2024

  By Robert Washburn A group of residents fighting stormwater fees gave a mixed reaction to Cobourg...

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County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

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County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

Robert Washburn July 27, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The demand for rental housing in Northumberland is apparent,...

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Alnwick-Haldimand takes steps to move forward on the future of Memorial Arena after much debate

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Alnwick-Haldimand takes steps to move forward on the future of Memorial Arena after much debate

Robert Washburn July 27, 2024

The future of the Memorial Arena in Grafton took another step forward on July 23, when the...

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Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents

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Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: If you go into many retail outlets or any...

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Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees

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Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, images of the flooding in Toronto...

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Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan

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Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson and Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky are exploring the possibility of...

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AH council to seek a report at next meeting into the feasibility of Legion partnership to save aging arena

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AH council to seek a report at next meeting into the feasibility of Legion partnership to save aging arena

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

A plan to partner with the Grafton Legion to upgrade the aging Memorial Arena took a step...

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