Social Justice

Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer

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Awareness of plight of others higher this year, says Coldest Night of the Year organizer

Robert Washburn January 14, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees this past...

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Sleeping cabin proposal before Cobourg council unpacked

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Sleeping cabin proposal before Cobourg council unpacked

Robert Washburn January 7, 2023

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In December, the Cobourg council received a delegation from...

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Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles

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Fare Share food bank see need skyrocket as people seeking help more than doubles

Robert Washburn December 17, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Helen Donovan, the Chief Executive Officer of Fare Share,...

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Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director

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Day of remembrance marks dramatic increases in demand at women’s shelter, says executive director

Robert Washburn December 10, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Fifty-two women in Ontario were killed by a spouse...

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County opens warming room early as CAO explains $250,000 annual budget

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County opens warming room early as CAO explains $250,000 annual budget

Robert Washburn December 3, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Here is Northumberland County CAO Jennifer Moore talking about...

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Details about a community-led temporary warming room at St. Andrew’s Church

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Details about a community-led temporary warming room at St. Andrew’s Church

Robert Washburn December 3, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, a significant snowstorm drew into sharp focus the...

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Group hopes to build temporary sleeping cabins for homeless in Northumberland

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Group hopes to build temporary sleeping cabins for homeless in Northumberland

Robert Washburn November 19, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: After efforts, this summer to find a solution to...

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A view from the frontlines: Inside the CUPE protest in Northumberland

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A view from the frontlines: Inside the CUPE protest in Northumberland

Robert Washburn November 12, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Last week, we watched as the Ontario government imposed...

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Canada Cares seeks nominations in Northumberland and across Canada for caregiver awards

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Canada Cares seeks nominations in Northumberland and across Canada for caregiver awards

Robert Washburn November 5, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Nearly half the population of Northumberland County are seniors....

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Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep

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Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep

Robert Washburn October 22, 2022

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Last week, a group of advocates held a march...

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