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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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Creating affordable housing in Cobourg subject of public meeting Sept. 28

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Creating affordable housing in Cobourg subject of public meeting Sept. 28

Robert Washburn September 19, 2020

The full interview with bonus material below: So often it is easy to take things for granted....

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Lawyer worries about Northumberland tenants as landlords given additional powers under new provincial rules

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Lawyer worries about Northumberland tenants as landlords given additional powers under new provincial rules

Robert Washburn August 15, 2020

In Canada, the laws overseeing the relationships between landlords and tenants aim to give rights to people...

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Transition House prepares to move back to Chapel Street into new home with a new plan

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Transition House prepares to move back to Chapel Street into new home with a new plan

Robert Washburn July 11, 2020

For those who face barriers finding a home, Transition House is an emergency shelter in Cobourg where...

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Legal Centre helps navigate rights during COVID-19 crisis

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Legal Centre helps navigate rights during COVID-19 crisis

Robert Washburn April 11, 2020

The deluge of announcements from the provincial and federal responding to the COVID-19 crisis over the past...

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Need for services; justice for all, says Northumberland Legal Aid executive director

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Need for services; justice for all, says Northumberland Legal Aid executive director

Robert Washburn June 9, 2019

  Northumberland Legal Aid Executive Director Lois Cromarty unpacks the impact of the Ontario government’s cuts to...

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Helping women find affordable housing, women’s shelter steps up to tackle the issue

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Helping women find affordable housing, women’s shelter steps up to tackle the issue

Robert Washburn April 7, 2019

A program aimed at pairing women to share accommodations was relaunched earlier this week. Cornerstone Executive Director...

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Mobile outreach program to be launched in new year, says Salvation Army leader

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Mobile outreach program to be launched in new year, says Salvation Army leader

Robert Washburn December 15, 2018

Starting in 2019, the Salvation Army will operate a mobile service in Cobourg and Port Hope to...

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More cooperation needed between health care providers and women’s shelter, says executive director

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More cooperation needed between health care providers and women’s shelter, says executive director

Robert Washburn November 23, 2018

There needs to be more co-operation between Cornerstone women’s shelter, the hospital, doctors, and nurses when it...

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