Goderich Signal Star

Farmers unite! The Patrons of Industry in Huron

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In early November 1890, at Ashfield Township’s sectional school No. 5, the first lodge of the Patrons of Industry was formed in Huron County when 35 farmers appended their name to the charter. It was a radical movement that sought to combine farmers, urban labourers and tradesmen into a united movement to fight tariffs, monopolies […]

Clean Technica

Volvo to Produce Electric Semis in Australia Next Year

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A significant order for electric semis, from Linfox, has encouraged Volvo to start production of BEV semis earlier than planned. Following a trial of two smaller electric trucks, Linfox announced plans to purchase 30 electric prime movers from Volvo Group. This is the largest order to date for battery electric … [continued]

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London Free Press

Conservatives snatch urban riding to solidify London region base

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The Conservatives tightened their grip Monday on the 10-riding London region, snatching an urban riding in London to increase the party’s seat count to eight. Kurt Holman, who knocked off the NDP’s Lyndsay Mathyssen in London-Fanshawe, and Andrew Lawton, who took Elgin-St. Thomas-London South after a bruising campaign, are the new faces for the Conservatives […]