Social Justice

Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat

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Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat

Robert Washburn December 14, 2024

This time of year many places collect for local food banks.  It is hard to miss. No...

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Salvation Army Kettle Drive helps those in need during Christmas season and all year-round

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Salvation Army Kettle Drive helps those in need during Christmas season and all year-round

Robert Washburn December 14, 2024

The Salvation Army in Cobourg is one of the key organizations that helps those in need at...

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Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate

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Violence against women up in Northumberland as shelter faces challenges to help and educate

Robert Washburn December 7, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Currently, we are in the midst of 16 Days...

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Local Amnesty International chapter hosts Write for Rights event to raise awareness and funds

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Local Amnesty International chapter hosts Write for Rights event to raise awareness and funds

Robert Washburn December 7, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It is said that the pen is mightier than...

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Inside Transition House as warming room opens and preparations to move are underway

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Inside Transition House as warming room opens and preparations to move are underway

Robert Washburn November 30, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The warming room at 310 Division Street opened on...

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International film festival portrays issues facing working people at Cobourg library in December

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International film festival portrays issues facing working people at Cobourg library in December

Robert Washburn November 29, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Labour International Film Festival will be held...

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Simpson calls on Ontario minister to return artifacts after years of poor storage and neglect

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Simpson calls on Ontario minister to return artifacts after years of poor storage and neglect

Robert Washburn September 25, 2024

The podcast: Boxes full of artifacts like arrowheads, tools, and other items are stacked up in a...

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Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building

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Retired head of Green Wood Coalition reflects on more than 30 years of community building

Robert Washburn September 21, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: More than 30 years ago, David Sheffield attended a...

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Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief

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Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief

Robert Washburn September 7, 2024

The show (full interview): International Overdose Awareness Day was last week. A tragic death caused by a...

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Alderville member and new Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke shares roles, responsibilities, and life

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Alderville member and new Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke shares roles, responsibilities, and life

Robert Washburn August 31, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Marsha Smoke is a quiet, humble individual who lives...

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