Tag: government
Grey-Bruce communities with municipal police forces request funding
Grey-Bruce municipalities with their own police forces are raising concerns about not receiving the additional funding their municipal peers who contract the OPP for policing are being granted. The mayors of Owen Sound, Hanover and West Grey have sent a joint letter to Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers requesting equitable funding for municipal policing. Saugeen […]
Owen Sound council votes against exploring lobbyist registry
Owen Sound council has voted down a notice of motion that would see it look into the idea of establishing a lobbyist registry. At its meeting on Monday, council voted 7-2 in a recorded vote against a motion directing staff to explore the development of a draft lobbyist registry bylaw, with some citing the initiatives […]
Trump Transition Team Plans To Take A Sledgehammer To Biden Era EV Policies
The transition team for the incoming administration proposes tearing up the carefully crafted EV incentives to please oil companies.
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‘Bit of relief’ for London renters as city’s vacancy rate jumps: Analyst
A large number of new rental units hitting the local market has led to Londonâs vacancy rate jumping to one of its highest levels in a decade.
Mary Sabuda – Maritime Transportation Policy Analyst
Mary Sabuda covers maritime transportation policy at the Great Lakes Commission. In this role, she works to advance policy and funding priorities related to navigation
Ford Gets $9.63 Billion Loan for BlueOval SK from US DOE
Donald Trump may be the president-elect in the United States, but tons of Joe Biden policy is still alive and getting rolled out. As I’ve written recently, there actually seems to be a sprint to get as much implemented before Trump and Republicans take over. One of those items is … [continued]
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Judgment day for Susan Stevenson for ‘bullying’ city staffer
London’s mayor and deputy mayor are critical of a colleague’s “bullying” of a senior city staffer, but disagree on a watchdog’s recommendation to dock her pay â which would be a first in recent memory. City council will consider Tuesday a report from the city’s integrity commissioner that found Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson violated […]
Safe Drinking Water Act turns 50
Fifty years ago, on December 16, 1974, Ford clinched a public health victory when he signed a bill that joined the pantheon of federal environmental protection laws enacted that decade.Today, the country still reaps the benefits from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Most Americans are provided high-quality water from their taps.
Will Some US Automakers Hit Crisis During Trump Term?
Naturally, when it comes to big macroeconomic changes, issues often seem to come out of the blue. You can reverse engineer what happened and everything looks obvious, and there are always some canaries or boys crying wolf who notice the issue early but are ignored. However, by and large, macroeconomic … [continued]
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Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50
By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.