Social Justice

Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

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Cobourg mayor shares opposition to budget, statement on policing and his position on homeless

Robert Washburn March 4, 2023

Ths show: The full interview with bonus material This past week, Cobourg council passed its 2023 budget....

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Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

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Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

Robert Washburn February 25, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Currently, nurses from across Ontario are negotiating a new...

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Black Lives Matters flag opens opportunity for education and discussion, says NHH vice-president

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Black Lives Matters flag opens opportunity for education and discussion, says NHH vice-president

Robert Washburn February 18, 2023

The full interview: The theme for Black History Month in Canada is Ours to Tell. According to...

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Old transit bus becomes new warming centre for Port Hope

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Old transit bus becomes new warming centre for Port Hope

Robert Washburn February 11, 2023

The show: The full show with bonus material: Jordan Stevenson is a local Port Hope businessman. He...

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

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Alderville chief angry over lack of consultation regarding proposed Brighton development

Robert Washburn February 4, 2023

The show: Last week, I brought you the story of a proposal to develop a 32-unit condominium...

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Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer

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Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer

Robert Washburn January 14, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees this past...

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Sleeping cabin proposal before Cobourg council unpacked

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Sleeping cabin proposal before Cobourg council unpacked

Robert Washburn January 7, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In December, the Cobourg council received a delegation from...

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Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles

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Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles

Robert Washburn December 17, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Helen Donovan, the Chief Executive Officer of Fare Share,...

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Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director

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Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director

Robert Washburn December 10, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Fifty-two women in Ontario were killed by a spouse...

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County opens warming room early as CAO explains $250,000 annual budget

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County opens warming room early as CAO explains $250,000 annual budget

Robert Washburn December 3, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Here is Northumberland County CAO Jennifer Moore talking about...

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