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London traffic: BRT, ‘pedestrian scrambles’ and a key intersection’s fixes
City politicians expressed interest in where a pedestrian scramble could be used in the future.
A Detroit ticket tax? Study forecasts millions from sports, entertainment
A new Citizens Research Council of Michigan study found an admissions tax on Detroit sports and entertainment venues could raise between $14 million and $47 million annually, depending on the tax rate….
Mass Timber & Fire Safety: What The Evidence Shows
Mass timber is scaling for obvious reasons. It is lighter than concrete, faster to assemble than steel, and carries the climate advantage of storing carbon drawn down from the atmosphere. That combination is powerful for developers and policymakers trying to hit cost and emissions targets. The unavoidable question is whether … [continued]
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Bruce County events generating awareness on residential school impacts
A number of events, ceremonies and actions are planned in Bruce County leading up to and following Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. The events are being held to reflect on the lasting impact of the residential school system in Canada. An estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit […]
Pilot program to send Huron paramedics, mental health workers to homeless encampments
HURON – A new pilot program launching in Huron County is aiming to confront the growing rates of homelessness in the county head on. The Community Paramedic Homelessness Outreach program is set to launch Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will see Huron County paramedics and Huron housing and homelessness services staff working alongside a Canadian Mental […]