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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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Cobourg woman shares a story of abuse, pain and courage

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Cobourg woman shares a story of abuse, pain and courage

Robert Washburn November 21, 2020

Quite often, when talking about women who are abused, people will say, “Why don’t they just leave.”...

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Friends rally around woman by forming a new group to fight racism in Cobourg

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Friends rally around woman by forming a new group to fight racism in Cobourg

Robert Washburn November 14, 2020

Show: The full interview with bonus material: When Valerie Gallagher came to Cobourg, she was looking to...

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Diversity initiative launched by town hoping to make Cobourg more inclusive, says councillor

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Diversity initiative launched by town hoping to make Cobourg more inclusive, says councillor

Robert Washburn November 14, 2020

Show: The full interview with bonus material The death of George Floyd ignited an explosion of anti-racism...

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Addressing the challenge of race relations in Northumberland is difficult, says committee chair

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Addressing the challenge of race relations in Northumberland is difficult, says committee chair

Robert Washburn October 31, 2020

WARNING: Some people may find parts of this story disturbing. Podcast from show The full interview with...

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