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Surveillance cameras now operational in Owen Sound River District
Surveillance cameras are now operational in Owen Sound’s downtown. The city announced on Monday that nine cameras had been installed late last week in areas of the River District, the first phase of a three-year camera pilot program approved by council earlier this year. The program is in response to public calls for more safety […]
Retirements by water and wastewater plant operators are leading to workforce shortages | Great Lakes Now
By Lester Graham, Michigan Public
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Rotary Club examines redevelopment of aging Godfrey Apartments in Meaford
Providing affordable apartment rentals is becoming increasingly unaffordable for the Rotary Club of Meaford, which is faced with an aging apartment complex and increasing expenses. The Rotary Club owns the Godfrey Apartments in Meaford — a 32-unit, four-building apartment complex on Nelson Street West with an average monthly rent of $751. Phil Cant, chair of […]
London police surround Old South business after break-in
There was a heavy police presence in Londonâs Old South neighbourhood Monday morning after a suspect was thought to be holed up inside a business following a break-in.
18 days: Critics fear major changes to London’s growth blueprint were rushed
Some see it as a sweeping, hurried change that would put London’s growth blueprint on steroids and change the fabric of city neighbourhoods.
Man, woman charged in death of man at east London park: Police
Two people have been arrested and charged after a man was found dead at an east London park Friday, London police say. The two accused, a man and woman, were arrested Saturday after police discovered a man’s body at a park on Kathleen Avenue on Friday evening, London police said Sunday. Broady Daniel Dax Salmon, […]
Strategy helps duo win local Amazing Race Sunday
It takes teamwork to win The Amazing Race Bruce Grey. That’s how Manny Bonilla of Grimsby and teammate Gil Broza or Toronto took on a particularly tough task and beat nine other teams of two at fun challenges across Grey-Bruce. They built a fire, shot pool, played nine rounds of Frisbee golf, tried orienteering […]
London area housing starts triple in August, third best in province
The number of housing starts in the London area more than tripled in August compared to the same month last year, an indication economic conditions are on the upswing, both the mayor and an organization representing builders say. Construction began last month on 470 units in the London census metropolitan area (CMA), which includes St. […]
Owen Sound Baysox win NDBL’s Strother Cup
The Owen Sound Baysox brought baseball back to the Scenic City three years ago. On Saturday, they became champions. The North Dufferin Baseball League’s Strother Cup is heading to Owen Sound for the first time in the trophy’s nearly 100-year-old history. Soon the Baysox name will be etched into the cup’s base as the league’s […]
Cornies: Musicians’ post-bankruptcy bravery pays off for orchestra
With the opening of its 2024-25 season two weeks away, London Symphonia looks every bit like an ensemble ready to claim its place as one of the city’s cultural crown jewels. The bankruptcy of its predecessor organization, almost a decade ago, is a nearly forgotten phantom. Through hard work, sacrifice and no small amount of […]