Politics

New legislation addresses key concerns for women in skilled trades, says Piccini

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New legislation addresses key concerns for women in skilled trades, says Piccini

Robert Washburn May 18, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A Canadian report released in March says 90 percent...

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Walton Street construction underway as councillor explains what it means to Port Hope

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Walton Street construction underway as councillor explains what it means to Port Hope

Robert Washburn May 11, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It was not your usual official kickoff ceremony. The...

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Cobourg council must decide on future of police station, says board chair

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Cobourg council must decide on future of police station, says board chair

Robert Washburn May 4, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg council recently received a report from the Police...

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Police review underway as politicians and residents grapple left to grapple with future

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Police review underway as politicians and residents grapple left to grapple with future

Robert Washburn May 4, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: You will want to listen to today’s show if...

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Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation

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Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation

Robert Washburn April 27, 2024

The full interview In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their...

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Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression.

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Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression.

Robert Washburn April 21, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Federation of University Women in Belleville is...

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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

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Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw

Robert Washburn April 14, 2024

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County...

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Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

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Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts

Robert Washburn March 30, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a council meeting on February 28, Cobourg politicians...

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County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw

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County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw

Robert Washburn March 30, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this month, tensions between Cobourg and Northumberland County...

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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

Robert Washburn March 23, 2024

Legislation aimed at providing Metis people the same rights for self-governance returned to the House of Commons...

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