Tag: Farmland
$7B EV battery plant looms large in south London industrial project
The lure of landing new jobs tied to Volkswagen’s $7-billion EV battery plant is driving a move by city councillors to seek the province’s help in fast-tracking a proposed industrial development south of Highway 401. City council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously Wednesday for the city to request a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to […]
Letter to the Editor: Ontario deserves better
Dear Editor, The Conservatives want to make the upcoming provincial election about who is best to deal with the threat from U.S. tariffs. I think the more important question is what are the financial priorities for the next Ontario government. Improve health care and ability to find a family doctor. This will include increasing the pay for nurses […]
Why not put Michigan solar farms on parking lots instead of farmland?
Amid bitter battles over putting renewable energy on undeveloped land, some see parking lots as an appealing alternative. But be prepared for costs to double….
Why not put Michigan solar farms on parking lots instead of farmland? Money
Amid bitter battles over putting renewable energy on undeveloped land, some see parking lots as an appealing alternative. But be prepared for costs to double….
NDP names its election candidate for Huron-Bruce
Nick McGregor will be Huron-Bruce’s provincial New Democratic Party candidate in the Feb. 27 election. McGregor announced his candidacy in a news release Wednesday. He said he’s a Goderich high school teacher, director of Huron County Pride and proud OSSTF District 8 member. “For too long, people in Huron-Bruce have been left behind by governments […]