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Responding to an overdose death: See the person, not just the problem, says advocate

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Responding to an overdose death: See the person, not just the problem, says advocate

Robert Washburn July 2, 2022

The interview for the Daily Wrap: Just after midnight Thursday, a 36-year-old man was found in distress...

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Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun

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Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun

Robert Washburn June 25, 2022

The show: The full interview: Trent Hills Pride is holding its first official celebrations this weekend. It...

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Open letter calls on county residents to share ideas around solving homeless crisis

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Open letter calls on county residents to share ideas around solving homeless crisis

Robert Washburn June 25, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: According to Northumberland County official reports, 78 people are...

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Hospital board looking to become more diverse and inclusive during recruitment drive

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Hospital board looking to become more diverse and inclusive during recruitment drive

Robert Washburn April 30, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: If you were to look at a group picture...

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Parents get a break as province announces $10 per day childcare, says county manager

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Parents get a break as province announces $10 per day childcare, says county manager

Robert Washburn April 23, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The province recently announced a deal with the federal...

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Alderville Chief responds to Pope’s apology to Indigenous people over residential schools

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Alderville Chief responds to Pope’s apology to Indigenous people over residential schools

Robert Washburn April 16, 2022

The full interview: On April 1, Pope Francis delivered a historic apology. Speaking to a delegation from...

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Longtime executive director of Horizons of Friendship reflects on career helping others in Central America

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Longtime executive director of Horizons of Friendship reflects on career helping others in Central America

Robert Washburn April 2, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Above a thrift shop in downtown Cobourg are the...

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Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare

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Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare

Robert Washburn March 19, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Wait times. How many times have you had to...

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A house goes on an incredible journey thanks to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland

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A house goes on an incredible journey thanks to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland

Robert Washburn March 12, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2020, just before the pandemic hit, a Cobourg...

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A group of women seeking support in Northumberland to bring Afghan family safely to Canada

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A group of women seeking support in Northumberland to bring Afghan family safely to Canada

Robert Washburn March 12, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Millions of refugees are pouring out of Ukraine. Prime...

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