Tag: Canadian
Remembrance: 5 things to know about London’s banner salute to veterans
Names and faces of military veterans adorn memorial banners placed for the first time along streets near London’s cenotaph ahead of Nov. 11.
A tiny, endangered fish lies on the path of Highway 413. Canada has a plan, but no new power to protect it | Great Lakes Now
By Kathryn Peiman, The Narwhal
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.
OHL 2024-25 season preview: Our team-by-team guide
The London Knights look strong again, but there are a handful of teams in position to supplant the defending OHL champs.
As Catholic school board booms, uncertified teachers fill classroom gaps
Despite an unprecedented hiring blitz, some classrooms at the booming London District Catholic school board are being temporarily helmed by uncertified teachers as a spike in students collides with a shortage of educators. Ontario’s fastest-growing Catholic school board, it gained more than 1,500 students this year for a total of 27,500 across 54 schools. The board […]
Business achievement awards: London airport chosen as corporate icon
Not just a place to grab a flight for a getaway, London International Airport plays a critical role in Londonâs business scene.
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 […]
Feds pledge record $76M for freshwater projects, including at ERCA, UWindsor – Great Lakes Commission
The Canadian federal government announced a “historic” $76 million in new funding for freshwater restoration on the Great Lakes, with investments targeted toward improving water quality and ecosystem health, as […]
Great Lakes freighter with career of misfortune will visit Bay City – Great Lakes Commission
A Great Lakes freighter flying under the Canadian flag destined for Bay City, Michigan, on Saturday, Sept. 21, has a storied – albeit misfortunate – sailing history. Read the full […]
Cami workers ratify new deal, plant returning to two shifts
Workers at Cami Assembly in Ingersoll have ratified a two-year deal with GM Canada, a contract that increases wages and returns the automotive plant to two shifts starting in January. The contract â affecting about 1,300 workers represented by Unifor Local 88 at the Ingersoll plant â was ratified by 96 per cent of production […]
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 […]