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Activists bring attention to Port Hope statue and Indigenous issues while council seeks report

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Activists bring attention to Port Hope statue and Indigenous issues while council seeks report

Robert Washburn July 10, 2021

The show: The full interview with bonus material: On Canada Day, a group of Port Hope residents...

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Activists bring attention to Port Hope statue and Indigenous issues while council seeks report

2 min read

• Consider This Northumberland

Activists bring attention to Port Hope statue and Indigenous issues while council seeks report

Robert Washburn July 10, 2021

The show: The full interviews with bonus material: On Canada Day, a group of Port Hope residents...

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Anxiety, depression and isolation hits Northumberland queer community harder, says group leader

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Anxiety, depression and isolation hits Northumberland queer community harder, says group leader

Robert Washburn June 26, 2021

The show: The full interview podcast with bonus material: I got thinking as I was organizing this...

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Help and Legal Centre wants you to get to know them better because you may need them one day

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Help and Legal Centre wants you to get to know them better because you may need them one day

Robert Washburn June 19, 2021

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Your landlord serves you notice. You are must move...

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Northumberland labour leader addresses impact of pandemic on local workers

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Northumberland labour leader addresses impact of pandemic on local workers

Robert Washburn May 5, 2021

The show: There are lots of people and politicians who are quick to express their gratitude to...

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Union leader shares hardships facing workers during pandemic on Day of Mourning

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Union leader shares hardships facing workers during pandemic on Day of Mourning

Robert Washburn May 1, 2021

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Going to work can be deadly. Earlier this week,...

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Coldest Night of the Year goes virtual for 2021, but the message about those in need remains the same

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Coldest Night of the Year goes virtual for 2021, but the message about those in need remains the same

Robert Washburn January 16, 2021

The show: The full interview with bonus material: NOTE: After this interview was complete, the organizers announced...

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New report shows violence against women on rise; so what is being done?

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New report shows violence against women on rise; so what is being done?

Robert Washburn January 2, 2021

Opportunities for strategic alliances exist across the region The show: The full interview with bonus material: The...

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The passing of a community figure and a special Christmas for the homeless

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The passing of a community figure and a special Christmas for the homeless

Robert Washburn December 31, 2020

(On Monday, I was asked by Northumberland 89.7 FM to produce the newscast. These are two local...

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Perspectives on racism towards Indigenous people from an Alderville elder

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Perspectives on racism towards Indigenous people from an Alderville elder

Robert Washburn December 5, 2020

Racism is complicated. That was made really clear during my conversation with this week’s guest, Brian Beaver....

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