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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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33:05

Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update...

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2024/05/11

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A lot has changed at Horizons of Friendship in the past year. The non-government organization that serves Mexico and Central America experienced a major transition as a new executive director took over. Certainly, familiar programs supporting migrant workers are ongoing. So is the health promotion project in […] The post Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update after a year under new leadership appeared first on Consider This. Related

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32:24

Cobourg council must decide on future of police...

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2024/05/04

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg council recently received a report from the Police Service Board outlining the current conditions of the station on King Street. Complete with numerous images of the deficiencies, it calls into question the viability of the historic Armoury Building as a suitable space. In this interview, Cobourg […]The post Cobourg council must decide on future of police station, says board chair appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: High-tech,

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31:29

Police review underway as politicians and residents...

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2024/05/04

The show: The full interview with bonus material: You will want to listen to today’s show if you care about your municipal taxes. The cost of policing is one of the largest expenses for municipalities in Northumberland County. It is one of the main drivers, but not the only one, behind a review underway at […] The post Police review underway as politicians and residents grapple left to grapple with future appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: New police rules and regulations started on

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26:39

New leader of Northumberland health team shares her...

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2024/04/27

The full interview: In the next two years, potentially 25,000 people living in Northumberland County could be without a doctor or some other form of primary care. That is a warning my guest delivered during this interview. Andrea Groff, Executive lead for the Ontario Health Team – Northumberland (OHT-N), says one-quarter of Ontarians will not […] The post New leader of Northumberland health team shares her experience and perspective appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Members of the

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19:50

Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of...

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2024/04/27

The full interview In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their lives. In 2004, after a lengthy battle, unions successfully lobbied the federal government to make corporations criminally liable for workplace deaths and injuries. This victory will be commemorated at the Day of Mourning event at Lucas Point Park […] The post Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation appeared first on Consider This. Related

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34:46

Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares...

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2024/04/21

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Federation of University Women in Belleville is hosting a community event with Sally Armstrong on Saturday, April 27. She is an internationally renowned Canadian journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and human rights activist. She is often called the war correspondent for the world’s women. Armstrong has […] The post Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression. appeared

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28:49

Merger of two health units moves ahead as application...

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2024/04/21

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit voted to merge voluntarily recently. The Ontario government’s funding offer spurred them on, so the official request went in at the beginning of April. The pandemic response brought the role of public health units into […] The post Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO appeared first on Consider

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51:23

Transition House officials respond to impact of...

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2024/04/14

The full interview: Plans for 310 Division Street continue to move forward. Senior staff at Northumberland County and Cobourg are hammering away at a deal to operate an emergency shelter. Meanwhile, the town’s bylaws are now in place to regulate operations at local shelters, including Transition House and Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. County Warden […]The post Transition House officials respond to impact of Cobourg’s emergency shelter bylaw appeared first on Consider

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29:07

Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes...

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2024/04/06

The show: The full interview with bonus material: In 2018, the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Port Hope closed its doors. It was a fixture in the town for 34 years. Its collection was one of the most extensive in the country, with a long list of items that captured glimpses of the history of […]The post Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Fire fighters museum chair looks to future as deadline

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27:00

New police rules and regulations started on April 1,...

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2024/04/06

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A new Community Services and Police Act came into effect on April 1. The irony of the date did not get past Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf. It was not an April Fool’s joke. The new legislation significantly overhauls how police are regulated. The last time this […] The post New police rules and regulations started on April 1, impacting local police with little fanfare appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Additional officers,

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50:21

Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency...

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2024/03/30

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At a council meeting on February 28, Cobourg politicians approved a bylaw to regulate emergency shelters regarding operations, safety, and security. The most notable impacts will be on Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and Transition House. The bylaw is meant to address concerns from the public, town […]The post Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts appeared first on Consider This. Related

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31:26

County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg...

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2024/03/30

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Earlier this month, tensions between Cobourg and Northumberland County were on display. Cobourg passed new bylaws impacting emergency shelters within the town. This would include Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and Transition House. The bylaw is aimed at quelling concerns raised by many about the relocation of […] The post County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw appeared first on Consider This. Related

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33:12

Former Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd...

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2024/03/23

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The last interview I did with Kim Rudd: On March 12, former Northumberland-Peterborough South Liberal MP Kim Rudd died. She was 66. She represented the riding for four years, from 2015 to 2019. In addition to being a politician, she was an entrepreneur and an active volunteer […]The post Former Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd remembered as a person, professional, and politician appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Former

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43:08

Watching total solar eclipse an “awesome” experience,...

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2024/03/19

The show: The full interview with bonus material: A total solar eclipse will pass over Northumberland County on April 8. Residents will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch this unique phenomenon. The last one occurred nearly 400 years ago, and it will be another 400 years before it happens again. In this interview, Rick Stankiewicz, […] The post Watching total solar eclipse an “awesome” experience, says local astronomy club member appeared first on Consider This. Related

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41:23

Economic development working to attract, sustain and...

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2024/03/17

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At the east end of Cobourg sits the Lucas Point Industrial Park. Across from the Cobourg Community Centre sits the Northam Industrial Park. Daniel Van Kampen and his team are responsible for looking after those industries and attracting new ones. He is the manager of economic development […] The post Economic development working to attract, sustain and retain business in Cobourg, says manager appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: County

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27:01

Hamilton Township part of significant pilot project...

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2024/03/09

The show: The full show with bonus material: Hamilton Township recently won a lottery of sorts. It was chosen to work on an internationally significant pilot project with one of the top institutes managing water supply in Ontario. The treatment plant for Creighton Heights uses an innovative biological system from the United States to remove […]The post Hamilton Township part of significant pilot project studying innovative water treatment appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Strategic

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41:12

The Murray Canal’s history is one of fierce lobbying,...

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2024/03/09

The show: The full show with bonus material: Just outside of Brighton, along County Road 64, is the beautiful Murray Canal. Today, it is a recreational waterway that takes boaters from Presqu’ile Bay to the Bay of Quinte. Most people use it to get to the Trent-Severn Waterway or to Kingston by boat. However, in […] The post The Murray Canal’s history is one of fierce lobbying, immense pressure and a lucky election victory appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: County launches new tool

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34:17

School board chair will explain new strategic plan...

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2024/03/02

The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustees recently released a strategic plan for their term in office. The document is very short at a glance, with sweeping expressions of what they hope to achieve. In this interview, the school board chair, Jaine Klassen-Jeninga, will take us […]The post School board chair will explain new strategic plan and its impact on kids in classrooms appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: School

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33:03

County launches new tool for taxpayers to keep an eye...

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2024/03/02

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Is the county fixing enough roads? How much waste is being diverted from the landfill? Are your tax dollars being appropriately managed? These are only a few questions Northumberland County residents find with just a few clicks of a mouse. County staff developed a performance dashboard on […] The post County launches new tool for taxpayers to keep an eye on its performance appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: YMCA Northumberland CEO

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