Tag: Canadian
Aceves: Canadian cities have work to do as heavier rains become more frequent
Urban flooding is increasingly concerning in Canada, where water drainage systems are at risk of being overwhelmed.
How are booze sales at London corner stores? Here’s what we found
A week after corner stores began selling booze in Ontario, licensed shops in London say itâs been great for business as six-packs fly off the shelves, mostly to college and university students.
London police board spent $104K on PR firm to sell high-spending budget
The London police board paid a prominent public relations firm more than $100,000 to help sell its controversial high-spending budget earlier this year, according to documents obtained by The Free Press. One city councillor called it âdisturbingâ to learn the board used taxpayersâ money to win support from the public and politicians for the $672-million, […]
Silver C’s to hold second Thanksgiving Food Drive in Owen Sound
The Silver C’s, Caring Canadians, will be back collecting donations at some Owen Sound grocery stores in the coming weeks for their second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The organization of retired men, which meets for fellowship on Tuesday mornings at the Royal Canadian Legion in Owen Sound, are scheduled to be at local grocery stores […]
Grey County getting expert assistance for climate adaptation plan
Grey County will get some outside expertise as it works to put together a plan on how it can prepare for the more frequent and more damaging effects of weather events caused by climate change. On Thursday, county council voted in favour of spending close to $30,000 to purchase a Building Adaptive Resilient Communities membership […]
Red-hot London Beefeaters seek fourth-straight win: ‘Clicking’
The London Beefeaters lost their Ontario Football Conference home opener, but have rebounded with three straight wins.
‘Barrier beach’ erosion worries nearby residents – Great Lakes Commission
Erieau, Ontario, residents are worried erosion will erase Rondeau Bay’s so-called “barrier beach” because the pier at Erieau prevents sand from naturally moving east to build up the barrier. Residents […]
Western Fair: Want to get away from the midway? There’s still plenty to do
So you’ve been on the rides, you’ve tried some of the food, and now you’re looking for other things to do to round out your trip to the Western Fair.
Western Fair’s menu: Foot-long fries, deep-fried candy bars … and vegetables, too
We’ve given our recommendations for the thrill-seekers at the Western Fair, but what about when your tummy starts rumbling?