Tag: Community
Ex-Woodstock mayor blames female conspiracy for legal woes
The former mayor of Woodstock doesnât deny that he had little plastic baggies of white power with him most of the time. But Trevor Birtch, 49, insisted in his testimony at his second sexual assault trial in London that the powder was ground-up over-the-counter pain medication, not cocaine, that he would routinely snort for shoulder […]
Western University pauses new rules for protests, camping on campus
Western University is suspending new rules requiring students organizing protests to get prior approval from the university and prohibiting camping on campus. Western announced Monday it is pausing its “prohibition of camping on university property” policy and changes to its policy for the use of university facilities for non-academic purposes. The university announced both measures […]
Tribal nations in Michigan get grants totaling more than $38 million to reduce greenhouse emissions | 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.
Opioid alert for Grey-Bruce after 8 overdoses, including a fatality
Grey Bruce Public Health is warning of another rash of suspected drug overdoses in the area, including the seventh time this summer that it has been notified of a fatal opioid poisoning. On Monday, public health issued a 22nd opioid alert to its community partners this year after it received reports of one fatal and […]
Paramedics to start bringing care into London-area homes for the aged
A pilot project to allow routine testing at London-area long-term care homes is designed to help reduce pressure on the health care system.