Tag: government
Province to provide relief for increased OPP costs
The Ontario government has announced some relief for communities grappling with spikes to their OPP policing bills. On Friday, the government announced it was proposing to provide more than $77 million in financial relief to municipalities to help offset increased costs in police services provide by the OPP in 2025. The government also announced it […]
Safe ‘N Sound receives Grey County support for shelter funding request
Safe ‘N Sound Grey Bruce has received a vote of support from Grey County as it pursues government funding for an emergency overnight shelter to serve those experiencing homelessness in Owen Sound. On Thursday, county council agreed to provide a letter of support to the organization when it applies for funding through the federal government’s […]
Beer Store adding digital menus to drive-thrus, including one in London
Digital menus will display sales, promotions and new beer choices, allowing customers to make beer selections from their vehicles
Salvage efforts remove fishing tug from Stokes Bay waters
The Coast Guard refloated the FV Gary M at the Stokes Bay dock for the second time in less than three months, but this time it was taken to Southampton and put on dry land. The fishing tug was lifted out on Nov. 26, as shown in a Coast Guard photo, and was placed on […]
Q+A: Wayne Dunn on 25 years (and counting) of Business Cares food drive
Launched on the eve of the new millennium, one of London’s largest holiday helping campaigns has begun its 25th run.
Michigan wants to become a hub for hydrogen
Michigan is part of an effort to build hydrogen infrastructure in the Midwest. The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22 million from the Department of Energy to plan several projects.
A diplomatic solution is needed to stop a crippling tariff on Canadian imports to the U.S., and a possible threat to the Volkswagen plant in St. Thomas now under construction, said political and busin
A diplomatic solution is needed to stop a crippling tariff on Canadian imports to the U.S., and a possible threat to the Volkswagen plant in St. Thomas now under construction
Here it comes: Northern Michigan prepares for first big wintry blast
Lake effect snow could hit parts of northern Michigan starting Thursday night.
London police chief urged to ‘set record straight’ on safe supply programs
The jump in opioid pills hitting London’s streets started when several pharmacies began dispensing them, the health unit says, a finding that suggests federal Conservatives and other critics targeting the older Safer Opioid Supply (SOS) program are missing the mark. “There was a notable increase in hydromorphone prescribing from 2023 onward. There was not a […]
What to know as Oxford County, Woodstock team up on homeless centre
Oxford County voted unanimously to join Woodstock in tackling homelessness throughout the county.