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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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43:22

County archives and museum get big financial boost...

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2025/07/04

The new Northumberland County Archives and Museum received a significant boost last week with its first private donationThe post County archives and museum get big financial boost after $85,000 private donation from businessman appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall focuses on local Indigenous language Northumberland Land Trust acquires second donation this year, plus Alderville Chief goes to UN County responding to American tariffs as

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39:35

Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program...

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2025/06/28

The Cobourg police service launched a Safer Streets program. At the same time, the Ontario government passed BillThe post Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program impact, compared to Bill 6 appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on provincial legislation impacting the homeless Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders

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26:08

Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet...

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2025/06/28

Indigenous leaders met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently over concerns with Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by The post Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5 appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice

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39:23

Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on...

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2025/06/21

Once more, 310 Division Street was front and centre in a debate over its services. Cobourg council hostedThe post Advocate for people living rough gives perspective on provincial legislation impacting the homeless appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Open letter calls on county residents to share ideas around solving homeless crisis Homeless Day march spawns statement from county on warming room prep Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across

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25:41

County warden explains why politicians dropped...

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2025/06/14

It was a $250 fine and some compliance orders to meet the standards of Cobourg’s Emergency Care EstablishmentThe post County warden explains why politicians dropped judicial review over 310 Division Street and what comes next appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: County warden addresses concerns over Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw Cobourg’s mayor explains recent debate over emergency shelter bylaw and its impacts In Their Words: County reaches deal spending more than $500,000 to meet

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22:29

Brighton Pop-up Pride celebrates family and...

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2025/06/14

Brighton will hold its third annual Pop Up Pride event on Saturday, June 21. As you will hear The post Brighton Pop-up Pride celebrates family and community, plus raising money for youth centre appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton Brighton joins with Peterborough group creating additional space for LGBTQ2+ youth and families Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events

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45:23

Cobourg mayor discusses strong mayor powers and their...

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2025/06/07

In Northumberland everyone is a bit different when it comes to strong mayor powers. In Trent Hills, BobThe post Cobourg mayor discusses strong mayor powers and their use, plus seeking fiscal stability appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking clarity from Cleveland Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review Brighton mayor outlines new strong mayor powers and how he will use

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30:45

Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events...

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2025/06/07

Pride Flags are flying across Northumberland County as municipalities, local police, and other institutions honour Pride Month. This The post Trent Hills celebrates with community as pride events get underway across Northumberland appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Trent Hills celebrates its first official Pride events with weekend packed with fun Trent Hills celebrates Pride month as anti-gay, anti-trans movement spreads in Ontario Northumberland Hills Hospital works within the

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38:45

Health unit pilot project focuses on youth in its...

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2025/05/24

The statistics are grim. For the week of May 4, five people were suspected of a drug overdoseThe post Health unit pilot project focuses on youth in its substance abuse prevention strategy appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Merger of two health units moves ahead as application for funding submitted to province, says CEO Health unit responds to elimination of Basic Income pilot project Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in

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35:55

Local volunteers working to bring home missing...

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2025/05/24

About 18,000 airmen serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force died during WWII. Many served on bombers in The post Local volunteers working to bring home missing Canadian airmen with help from public appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County during recent massive training exercise RCAF big band brought a bit of home to airmen during

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1:01:04

Transition House executive director fields questions...

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2025/05/17

Three-ten Division Street is back in the news. A delegation recently appeared before Cobourg town council to seekThe post Transition House executive director fields questions as pressures rise and shelter is back in the news appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Video explains how Transition House seeks to better serve the homeless in Northumberland Transition House has empty beds, but more needed to solve homeless crisis, says executive director Inside Transition House as warming room

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26:57

Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial...

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2025/05/10

The Ontario Government announced last week it plans to strengthen the bail system to protect communities from violentThe post Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Chief explains hiring of new officers; plus he critiques provincial changes to address repeat offenders Calls for service down while drugs and violent crime rising: 2021 annual police report Community canvas strives to

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33:26

New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges...

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2025/05/10

Campbellford Memorial Hospital recently launched a new program for patients waiting for ongoing care. It combines virtual care, The post New pilot program at Campbellford hospital bridges patient care at home while waiting to meet ongoing needs appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Report emphasizes challenges facing rural hospitals like Campbellford, says CEO Hospital continues to operate over capacity, but everyone is getting care, says NHH CEO Northumberland Hills Hospital works

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31:09

Brighton mayor outlines new strong mayor powers and...

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2025/05/03

On May 1, strong mayor powers came into effect in Cobourg, Port Hope, Trent Hills, and Brighton. TheThe post Brighton mayor outlines new strong mayor powers and how he will use them appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: In Their Words: Brighton council discusses strong mayor powers and some of its implications now and in the future Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review In Their Words: Cobourg council tackles strong mayor powers seeking

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23:23

Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County...

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2025/05/03

Troops from across the province, including those from the 31 Canadian Brigade Group based in London, Ontario, started The post Canadian Armed Forces invade Northumberland County during recent massive training exercise appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Warden sizes up past year in council chambers and why you should pay attention in 2025 Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief Black History Month needs higher profile in Northumberland, says

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31:55

Green Party candidate addresses key concerns for...

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2025/04/26

It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While aThe post Green Party candidate addresses key concerns for residents of Northumberland-Clarke appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Green Party candidate chats about party chaos, universal basic income and her deep roots in the community Green Party’s Maxwell Groves outlines his party’s approach to issues in Northumberland County Conservative candidate Philip Lawrence makes his case speaking to

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41:19

Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong...

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2025/04/26

On April 9, the provincial government granted 169 municipalities strong mayor powers. Cobourg was one of them. This The post Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: In Their Words: Brighton council discusses strong mayor powers and some of its implications now and in the future In Their Words: Cobourg mayor not allowed to participate in county council meeting In Their Words: Brighton selects newest

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46:13

Conservative candidate Philip Lawrence makes his case...

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2025/04/18

It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While a The post Conservative candidate Philip Lawrence makes his case speaking to local issues facing Northumberland-Clarke appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Getting ready to announce support for party leadership; Conservative rookie MP Lawrence busy guy Trent University student Ava Becker throws her hat into the ring for the NDP in Northumberland-Clarke Liberal candidate John Goheen tackles

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40:59

First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall...

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2025/04/18

The Northumberland County Archives and Museum recently announced its opening exhibit scheduled for this fall. It focuses on The post First exhibit for new archive and museum this fall focuses on local Indigenous language appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena Inside look into new Golden Plough Lodge’s final construction phase, hoping to open in June 2025 Conservative candidate Philip Lawrence makes his

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37:24

Trent University student Ava Becker throws her hat...

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2025/04/11

It is easy to forget the current federal election is not just about the party leaders. While aThe post Trent University student Ava Becker throws her hat into the ring for the NDP in Northumberland-Clarke appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Liberal candidate John Goheen tackles tariffs, tax cuts, deficits and local issues Liberal Dorothy Noronha unpacks party platform within a Northumberland perspective NDP’s Bruce LePage digs into the party’s platform from a Northumberland County

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