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Consider This Northumberland

Robert Washburn

Politics, Life and Journalism in Northumberland County: Local journalist Robert Washburn hosts a current affairs program dedicated to the issues facing our community. He talks to people on the frontlines and those behind the scenes, who make a difference in your life and Northumberland County.

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26:39

Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer...

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2024/07/20

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this week, images of the flooding in Toronto filled the news. A torrential rainstorm overwhelmed the sewer system, causing massive power outages, closing major roads, and costing millions to the city, businesses, and homeowners. It is also a vivid example of stormwater management, which is the […] The post Cobourg resident shares journey from quiet taxpayer to vocal critic of stormwater fees appeared first on Consider This. Related

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Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown...

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2024/07/13

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Business is down on the main street in Port Hope. Few people will argue this point, as Walton Street is undergoing a $6.5 million upgrade. The road is torn up. There is lots of heavy equipment and fencing. However, a new initiative is underway to draw people […]The post Town and HBIA join forces to promote downtown businesses under the Be Walton program appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Walton Street construction underway as

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32:56

Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries...

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2024/07/13

The show: The full interview with bonus material: About a year ago, Northumberland County created a Workforce Housing program. The idea was to build affordable housing to attract people to work in Northumberland. In a perfect world, these people would fill gaps in the local workforce and have an affordable home to move to. The […] The post Workforce housing still on county agenda as it tries to recruit skilled international workers here appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: County plans

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24:29

Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as...

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2024/07/06

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Recently, a progress report regarding the new homeless shelter at 310 Division Street was provided to Northumberland County Council. At its June meeting, the council also received an update on its affordable housing and homeless strategy. Rebecca Carman, associate director of housing and homelessness for Northumberland County, […]The post Request for building permits submitted to Cobourg as county pushes ahead on new shelter appeared first on

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27:13

Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County...

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2024/07/06

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Parents looking for childcare received big news recently. The county announced the creation of an additional 181 daycare spaces, which is significant given that more than 3,000 families are on waitlists. The new spaces will be in Port Hope, Warkworth, and the Northumberland Centre for Individual Studies […] The post Parents get daycare relief as Northumberland County adds 181 new spaces, says manager appeared first on Consider This. Related

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27:28

CCI business students get first-hand experience...

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2024/06/29

The show: The full interview with bonus material: This interview is about a group of 19 business students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute. They were in Molly Klintworth’s Grade 12 class. Together, with some help, they planned, developed, produced, and marketed their very own retail-ready salsa. Over three months, they worked with the Business and Entrepreneurship […]The post CCI business students get first-hand experience creating retail-ready salsa for fundraiser appeared first on Consider

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23:30

Hospital scholarship winner shares experiences,...

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2024/06/29

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For more than two decades, Northumberland Hills Hospital has handed out scholarships to budding health professionals from the county. The prize is a $1,500 cheque. It may not seem like a lot. But when you are a student, every penny counts. Earlier this month, Hospital Board […] The post Hospital scholarship winner shares experiences, goals, and dreams for future in nursing appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Trent Hills celebrates

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29:55

Cobourg police step up enforcement using dynamic...

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2024/06/22

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg police Chief Paul VandeGraaf discusses the increased focus on the Dynamic Patrol and the Downtown Community Action Plan. He will look at the impact of these initiatives, what they mean to public safety and law enforcement, and the cost to taxpayers. He will address the concerns […]The post Cobourg police step up enforcement using dynamic patrol and Downtown Community Action Plan, says chief appeared first on Consider This. Related

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40:05

New Northumberland United Way Executive Director...

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2024/06/22

The show: The full interview with bonus material: So many people are struggling. Food bank use is up. We are reminded daily about the lack of affordable housing and homelessness. Drugs and the opioid crisis are serious concerns. While many organizations and institutions struggle with these problems, one agency tries to help them all. The […] The post New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Port

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29:56

Port Hope mayor gives an update as the walk-in clinic...

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2024/06/14

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Port Hope Council is spearheading an effort to create a walk-in clinic. It announced the plans last fall. The clinic was supposed to open before the end of 2023, but several challenges arose. It is still not open, but officials say the goal is sometime in July. […]The post Port Hope mayor gives an update as the walk-in clinic is in the final stages, preparing to open in July appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Proposed walk-in clinic

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29:27

In the shadow of the pandemic, health unit brings...

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2024/06/14

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For most of us, the pandemic is a memory. People have moved on. For the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, the pandemic continued to influence services and programs in 2023 up until today. In this interview with Dr. Natalie Bocking, the chief medical officer of […] The post In the shadow of the pandemic, health unit brings back programs in 2023, according to annual report appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Health

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Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community...

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2024/06/09

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, a group of young people played Dungeons & Dragons in a space behind a downtown ice cream shop. It was an informal, safe place for some LGBTQ2 youth to hang out. The pandemic hit, and the group was unable to gather. But the idea of […]The post Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride

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Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month,...

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2024/06/08

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Pride Month is in full swing. Following a major event in downtown Cobourg with a parade, music, booths, and a sidewalk sale, Northumberland County is bursting at the seams with local Pride events. In this interview, you will hear from the Port Hope Rainbow Network. You will […] The post Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Home Rainbow

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Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain...

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2024/06/01

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It’s a startling fact. Nearly one in 10 people living in Northumberland County struggle to survive on a low income. According to officials, this isn’t just a statistic; it’s a pressing issue that demands our attention. These individuals, including seniors, those on employment insurance, disability payments, and […]The post Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain deep concerns for health unit as costs soar appeared first on Consider

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Cobourg could be doing more to preserve its...

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2024/06/01

The show: The full interview with bonus material: People move to Cobourg and Port Hope because they feel like they’re in the past when they drive around. The old town halls, grand mansions, and Victorian houses along the tree-lined streets are an attraction to many. However, many of these old buildings are being left empty, […] The post Cobourg could be doing more to preserve its historically significant architecture, says expert appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Port Hope house

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Cramahe mayor discusses impact after closing of local...

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2024/05/25

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The recent loss of the Foodland grocery store in Colborne was a blow to the community. The parent company, Sobey’s, sent a letter to the municipality telling them it was not interested in building a new store. A major fire destroyed the building last May. As expected, […]The post Cramahe mayor discusses impact after closing of local grocery store on local economy, development appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Municipality,

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Local musical historian releases documentary about...

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2024/05/25

The show: Local music historian Andy Sparling released an audio documentary about the Streamliners. They were a swing band taken from the ranks of aircraft maintenance trainees to become a touring band that traveled throughout the European front from 1944 to 1945. The band would be known as one of the best bands of the […] The post Local musical historian releases documentary about WWII swing band touring frontline appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: RCAF big band brought a bit of

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Transitioning back into the Northumberland community...

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2024/05/18

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Please be aware that the first segment of today’s show may cause distress to some people as it deals with sexual assault and violence against women. Thank you. About one in three women and one in 10 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. That is […] The post Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Domestic violence critical issue for

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New legislation addresses key concerns for women in...

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2024/05/18

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A Canadian report released in March says 90 percent of women in trades will be harassed at least once in their careers. Women in skilled trades often don’t have proper equipment that fits or is comfortable. Washrooms on a construction site are frequently disgusting. Labour Minister David […] The post New legislation addresses key concerns for women in skilled trades, says Piccini appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Incumbent

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36:56

Walton Street construction underway as councillor...

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2024/05/11

The show: The full interview with bonus material: It was not your usual official kickoff ceremony. The mayor, councillors, business leaders, residents, and others gathered on Walton Street earlier this week. Behind them, construction equipment and workers in hard hats were tearing up the road behind them. It is part of a major upgrade of […] The post Walton Street construction underway as councillor explains what it means to Port Hope appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Mayor says

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