Show overview
Consider This Northumberland has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 310 episodes. That works out to roughly 170 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 38 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Robert Washburn.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 310 episodesNew family physician comes to Northumberland as recruitment effort pays off six months after launch, says official
Public school board chair defends role of trustees as provincial government proposes major changes
Concerns over flooding on Rice Lake reduced as water-levels slowly recede earlier this week
Northumberland County road crews busy fixing potholes as construction season gets underway
Young girls in Northumberland vulnerable to human trafficking due to 401 corridor, says expert
IncrEdible Trent Hills provides diverse opportunities to learn and experience local food
Public and professionals invited to share stories related to healthcare, mental health, addiction services in Northumberland
Peer support worker and recovery advocate shares personal story to help youth and others in Northumberland
Port Hope seeks equity and inclusion through new policy, says councillors
New pilot uses virtual reality to help manufacturers hire and keep employees
S6 Ep 25Northumberland Land Trust adds two new properties to its inventory in March alone
<p>March was a busy month for the Northumberland Land Trust. Two recent acquisitions were announced as the group</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-land-trust-adds-two-new-properties-to-its-inventory-in-march-alone/">Northumberland Land Trust adds two new properties to its inventory in March alone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-land-trust-acquires-island-in-rare-stewardship-opportunity/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity">Northumberland Land Trust acquires island in rare stewardship opportunity</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-land-trust-dedicated-to-preserving-natural-areas-across-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county">Northumberland Land Trust dedicated to preserving natural areas across county</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/the-northumberland-land-trust-acquires-largest-property-yet/" rel="bookmark" title="The Northumberland Land Trust acquires largest property yet">The Northumberland Land Trust acquires largest property yet</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 24New stroke clinic brings patient care home to Northumberland Hills Hospital
<p>More than 100,000 people will suffer a stroke in a year, according to 2025 statistics from the Heart</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-stroke-clinic-brings-patient-care-home-to-northumberland-hills-hospital/">New stroke clinic brings patient care home to Northumberland Hills Hospital</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-newborn-clinic-aims-to-serve-mothers-and-babies-especially-those-without-a-family-doctor/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor">Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-rural-outreach-clinic-marks-collaborative-efforts-by-municipality-and-health-team-to-increase-access/" rel="bookmark" title="New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access">New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/fundraiser-for-port-hope-walk-in-clinic-will-add-nurse-practitioner-plus-update-for-council/" rel="bookmark" title="Fundraiser for Port Hope walk-in clinic will add nurse practitioner, plus update for council">Fundraiser for Port Hope walk-in clinic will add nurse practitioner, plus update for council</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 23Northumberland United Way meets with focus groups to determine strategic direction
<p>All this week, a series of focus groups took place to collect experiences from people who face poverty</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-united-way-meets-with-focus-groups-to-determine-strategic-direction/">Northumberland United Way meets with focus groups to determine strategic direction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/united-way-northumberland-nears-fundraising-goal/" rel="bookmark" title="United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal">United Way Northumberland nears fundraising goal</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/rebuilding-the-annual-campaign-to-rebuild-northumberland-is-goal-for-united-way/" rel="bookmark" title="Rebuilding the annual campaign to rebuild Northumberland is goal for United Way">Rebuilding the annual campaign to rebuild Northumberland is goal for United Way</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/new-northumberland-united-way-executive-director-checks-in-to-share-first-six-months-on-the-job/" rel="bookmark" title="New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job">New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 22If it is Spring in Northumberland, it is time for Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny
<p>In March 1980, a massive flood from the Ganaraska River covered much of downtown Port Hope. It was</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/if-it-is-spring-in-northumberland-it-is-time-for-float-your-fanny-down-the-ganny/">If it is Spring in Northumberland, it is time for Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-council-seeks-to-revamp-its-community-grants-program-to-align-with-strategic-goals/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals">Port Hope council seeks to revamp its community grants program to align with strategic goals</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/biologist-offer-insight-into-challenges-and-pluses-to-fishing-sanctuary-on-ganaraska-river/" rel="bookmark" title="Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River">Biologist offer insight into challenges and pluses to fishing sanctuary on Ganaraska River</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/two-members-of-garden-hill-group-outline-recent-concerns-over-subdivision-and-adjacent-dam/" rel="bookmark" title="Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam">Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 21Checking in after 90 days with Jordan Prosper at Community Care Northumberland
<p>Something old; something new. In this interview, you will meet Jordan Prosper, the new Chief Executive Officer</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/checking-in-after-90-days-with-jordan-prosper-at-community-care-northumberland/">Checking in after 90 days with Jordan Prosper at Community Care Northumberland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hopes-new-police-chief-an-innovator-leader-and-working-on-his-first-100-days-plan/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan">Port Hope’s new police chief an innovator, leader and working on his first 100-days plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-on-track-to-meet-daycare-goals-as-milestone-approaches-for-10-a-day-federal-program/" rel="bookmark" title="County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program">County on track to meet daycare goals as milestone approaches for $10-a-day federal program</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/northumberland-hills-hospital-newborn-clinic-aims-to-serve-mothers-and-babies-especially-those-without-a-family-doctor/" rel="bookmark" title="Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor">Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 20Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality
<p>Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate is generally a pretty laid-back guy. But not in this interview. The Alto</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-mayor-angry-over-high-speed-rail-proposed-route-through-major-swath-of-municipality/">Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-mayor-bob-crate-and-council-refuse-to-buy-in-to-strong-mayor-powers/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate and council refuse to buy in to strong mayor powers">Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate and council refuse to buy in to strong mayor powers</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/details-of-a-110-million-project-bringing-high-speed-internet-to-rural-northumberland/" rel="bookmark" title="Details of a $110-million project bringing high-speed Internet to rural Northumberland">Details of a $110-million project bringing high-speed Internet to rural Northumberland</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/trent-hills-pride-to-offer-seminars-to-promote-inclusivity/" rel="bookmark" title="Trent Hills Pride to offer seminars to promote inclusivity">Trent Hills Pride to offer seminars to promote inclusivity</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 19Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam
<p>Garden Hill is a tiny hamlet north of Port Hope, nestled in a rural area and surrounded by</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/two-members-of-garden-hill-group-outline-recent-concerns-over-subdivision-and-adjacent-dam/">Two members of Garden Hill group outline recent concerns over subdivision and adjacent dam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-garden-hill-delegation-raises-concerns-over-proposed-ganaraska-road-development/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development">In Their Words: Garden Hill delegation raises concerns over proposed Ganaraska Road development</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-garden-hill-dam-to-undergo-environmental-assessment-to-determine-future/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Garden Hill Dam to undergo environmental assessment to determine future">In Their Words: Garden Hill Dam to undergo environmental assessment to determine future</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/future-of-garden-hill-dam-debated-as-municipal-council-asked-for-financial-support/" rel="bookmark" title="Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support">Future of Garden Hill Dam debated as municipal council asked for financial support</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 18County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville
<p>Blue Dot Northumberland is an organization raising concerns over the proposed Wesleyville Nuclear Generation Station. The group believes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/county-environmental-group-raises-concerns-over-proposed-nuclear-generation-station-for-wesleyville/">County environmental group raises concerns over proposed Nuclear Generation Station for Wesleyville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-outlines-recent-memorandum-signed-for-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-wesleyville/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville">Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-ontario-clean-alliance-makes-its-case-before-port-hope-council/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council">In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/nuclear-discovery-centre-in-port-hope-opens-to-educate-regarding-wesleyville-project/" rel="bookmark" title="Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project">Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 17Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton
<p>Earlier this week, Brighton council agreed to assign one member to the Northumberland Food Policy Council, starting next</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/councillor-wants-all-northumberland-municipalities-to-appoint-reps-starting-with-brighton/">Councillor wants all Northumberland municipalities to appoint reps, starting with Brighton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-brighton-council-debates-role-on-food-sustainability-group/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Brighton council debates role on food sustainability group">In Their Words: Brighton council debates role on food sustainability group</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-launches-first-speed-camera-on-main-road-first-in-northumberland-county/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton launches first speed camera on main road, first in Northumberland County">Brighton launches first speed camera on main road, first in Northumberland County</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/brighton-homelessness-task-force-collaborating-with-community-to-address-issues-as-winter-is-coming-says-chair/" rel="bookmark" title="Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair">Brighton Homelessness Task Force collaborating with community to address issues as winter is coming, says chair</a></li> </ol> </div>
S6 Ep 16Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville
<p>It is heralded as the World’s Largest Nuclear Power plants. It promises to create thousands of jobs and</p> <p>The post <a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-outlines-recent-memorandum-signed-for-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-wesleyville/">Port Hope mayor outlines recent memorandum signed for new nuclear power plant in Wesleyville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://consider-this.ca">Consider This</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> Related posts:<ol> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/nuclear-discovery-centre-in-port-hope-opens-to-educate-regarding-wesleyville-project/" rel="bookmark" title="Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project">Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope opens to educate regarding Wesleyville project</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/in-their-words-ontario-clean-alliance-makes-its-case-before-port-hope-council/" rel="bookmark" title="In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council">In Their Words: Ontario Clean Alliance makes its case before Port Hope council</a></li> <li><a href="https://consider-this.ca/port-hope-mayor-gives-some-details-surrounding-massive-land-deal-to-acquire-wesleyville/" rel="bookmark" title="Port Hope mayor gives some details surrounding massive land deal to acquire Wesleyville">Port Hope mayor gives some details surrounding massive land deal to acquire Wesleyville</a></li> </ol> </div>