Tag: decision
Why was Southwestern Ontario left out of Ottawa’s high-speed rail plans?
Talked about for decades, high-speed rail passenger service is suddenly back in play, but Southwestern Ontario is left out. Why? Some observers say the region, which includes London, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, lacks the political clout to make that happen and has been voting the wrong way for federal and provincial […]
‘A nightmare’: Dozens of Michigan Forest Service workers lose jobs
Two union leaders in Michigan confirmed with WCMU that at least 15 people from Huron-Manistee, 14 from Hiawatha and eight from the Ottawa national forests were affected by the layoffs.
Toyota’s Late Shift to BEVs Evident in Latest Financials Report
Toyota has gone through dozens of pairs of shoes dragging its feet on battery-electric vehicles. There may be no more notable laggard on electric vehicles (though, neighboring Honda gives it a run for its money). I pointed out yesterday that despite all of its hype for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles … [continued]
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Grey-Bruce Coldest Night events adjusted due to snow
Some Coldest Night of the Year events in Grey-Bruce have been adjusted due to the build-up of snow in the region, but they are all planning to go ahead on Saturday. Safe ‘N Sound has cancelled the walk portion of its event in Owen Sound, with plans to instead hold what it is calling the […]
Former Woodstock mayor pleads not guilty in fourth trial in a year
Just when it didn’t seem possible for Woodstock’s embattled former mayor to be in more hot water, Trevor Birtch was back in a London courtroom Thursday on trial for charges related to his complicated love life.