Tag: Community
In Strathroy, heavy rains took heavy toll on damaged public parks
The record-breaking rainfall that swamped London in July also drenched neighbouring municipalities, including one that’s tallying up the cost of the damage done to four of its public parks.
Chicago teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract | Great Lakes Now
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Grist
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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
Developer proposing to build large residential and commercial village at Christie Beach
A developer is seeking official plan amendments from Meaford and Grey County to help pave the way for a new 135-hectare residential and commercial waterfront village proposed for the Christie Beach area. Parkbridge Lifestyles Communities Inc., headquartered in Collingwood, is seeking the amendment to construct as many as 1,250 dwellings west of Christie Beach Road […]
Oberlin Food Hub brings fresh produce to Ohio’s food banks while supporting local farmers | Great Lakes Now
By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media
This story was originally published by Ideastream.
One in seven Ohioans faces food insecurity, according to Feeding America. This story is part of a “Sound of Us” series in partnership with Lorain County’s Second Harvest Food Bank.
First human case of West Nile confirmed in London region
Public health officials have detected the first human case of West Nile virus in the London area this year.