Tag: Damage
Amid arsonist fears, firefighters battle three more rural blazes
Norfolk County firefighters battled three separate fires throughout the wee hours of Wednesday morning, said police, who described a man seen running near one of the blazes. The blazes come amid a rash of suspicious fires across the largely rural county, located about an hour’s drive southeast of London, that have led some residents to […]
Financial Watchdog: Markets Could Soon Freak Out From Climate Catastrophes
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has warned in a new report that financial markets could be disrupted by climate change and associated catastrophes in a number of ways. From costs rising slowly but significantly over time to sudden unexpected shocks having huge ripple effects, climate change is going to be … [continued]
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in snowmobile crash: Police
A man operating a snowmobile suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on a trail near Mitchell, Perth County OPP said.
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late bloomer.
Damage hits $200K after overnight apartment highrise blaze: Fire officials
Damage is estimated to exceed $200,000 after London firefighters responded to an early morning blaze at an apartment highrise in the city’s southwest end. Fire crews responded to a highrise monitor alarm around 2:20 a.m. on Monday, with firefighters encountering heavy smoke on the second floor of an apartment building, according to a post on […]
Former U of M official opposed to possible elevated train cutting through Nichols Arboretum
The University of Michigan’s Campus Plan 2050 includes a potential elevated train (automated transit system) connecting three of the Ann Arbor campuses. One potential route cuts through Nichols Arboretum.
Tears, apology from ex-employee who took $300K from United Way
A former employee who pleaded guilty to defrauding the United Way of Chatham-Kent out of about $300,000 made a tearful apology in court before receiving a nearly two-year sentence of house arrest
Pearson: Resilience best way forward for Canada
Let’s get on with the business of family and community life.
Fertilizer from sewage, a utility money maker, faces uncertain future
Mounting concern about chemical contaminants in sewage sludge used as fertilizer could be a costly liability to utilities.
Damage pegged at $400K after overnight London house fire
Damage was estimated to be $400,000 after London firefighters battled an overnight blaze at a home in the city’s northeast end. It was shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday when fire officials issued a statement on social media about the fire in what appeared to be a single-family home on McTavish Crescent, which is located […]