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New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job

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New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job

Robert Washburn June 22, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: So many people are struggling. Food bank use is...

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In the shadow of the pandemic, health unit brings back programs in 2023, according to annual report

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In the shadow of the pandemic, health unit brings back programs in 2023, according to annual report

Robert Washburn June 14, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For most of us, the pandemic is a memory....

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Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton

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Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton

Robert Washburn June 8, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, a group of young people played Dungeons...

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Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland

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Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland

Robert Washburn June 8, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Pride Month is in full swing. Following a major...

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Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain deep concerns for health unit as costs soar

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Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain deep concerns for health unit as costs soar

Robert Washburn June 1, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It’s a startling fact. Nearly one in 10 people...

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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

Robert Washburn May 25, 2024

The show: Alderville First Nations are taking several significant steps to empower them in critical areas. There...

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Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship

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Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship

Robert Washburn May 18, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Please be aware that the first segment of today’s...

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Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update after a year under new leadership

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Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update after a year under new leadership

Robert Washburn May 11, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A lot has changed at Horizons of Friendship in...

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Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation

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Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation

Robert Washburn April 27, 2024

The full interview In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their...

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Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression.

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Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression.

Robert Washburn April 21, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Federation of University Women in Belleville is...

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