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County residents encouraged to support food banks and reduce food waste

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County residents encouraged to support food banks and reduce food waste

Robert Washburn August 30, 2024

Northumberland County council wants residents to make a special effort to help those who cannot afford food...

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County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement

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County official praises cooperation with town over decision not to pursue a formal agreement

Robert Washburn August 2, 2024

  By Robert Washburn Northumberland County praised a decision by Cobourg council to not seek a formal...

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County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

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County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

Robert Washburn July 27, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The demand for rental housing in Northumberland is apparent,...

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Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents

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Mayor explains public conduct policy as council grapples with interactions between staff, politicians and residents

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: If you go into many retail outlets or any...

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Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees

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Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, images of the flooding in Toronto...

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Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan

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Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan

Robert Washburn July 20, 2024

Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson and Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky are exploring the possibility of...

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Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

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Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter

Robert Washburn July 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, a progress report regarding the new homeless shelter...

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Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

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Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager

Robert Washburn July 6, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Parents looking for childcare received big news recently. The...

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Mother pleads with Brighton council to reduce speed limit after near fatal accident

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Mother pleads with Brighton council to reduce speed limit after near fatal accident

Robert Washburn July 5, 2024

  A distraught mother begged Brighton council to take action to lower the speed limit on County...

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Alderville Chief attends historic Anishinabek Nation meeting where traditional election revived

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Alderville Chief attends historic Anishinabek Nation meeting where traditional election revived

Robert Washburn June 22, 2024

  At a landmark meeting of the Anishinabek Nation earlier this month, members selected Linda Debassige as...

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