Tag: Homes
Politicians push for city-funded pest extermination at low-income homes
City politicians have given an initial OK to studying recommended steps from a local anti-poverty agency to tackle pest control and disrepair in London’s low-income rental units.
Builder pitches 92-unit townhome plan with unique bonus (not affordable homes)
A London developer is seeking rezoning approval for a townhouse complex near Meadowlily Woods, pitching city council on playground upgrades at nearby schools in lieu of affordable units. The developer, Royal Premier Homes, wants the property rezoned at 21-41 Meadowlily Road and 20 Norlan Avenue to permit a three-building, 92-unit townhouse complex. That’s southeast of […]
Towers to townhouses, London home building is on a tear
Itâs a little bit of everything, spread all over. A list of proposed residential developments coming to city politicians for approval offers a diverse mix of different types of housing, in different areas of the city and Ward 8 Coun. Steve Lehman could not be happier about it. âIt’s nice to see a real mix […]
Letters to the Editor: October 19, 2024
Stop cutting the ‘ounce of prevention’
Growing Concerns: Start planning now for vibrant spring garden
Fall is here and I am well underway planning for next year.
Changes planned to prevent overcrowding at Dundalk schools
Dundalk is growing and its two elementary schools are already overcrowded so the Bluewater District School Board is making moves to make room. There’s a new junior kindergarten to Grade 8 school and $28 million of funding on the way, but not until enrolment at the town’s two schools — Dundalk and Proton Community School […]
Half of London’s home-build applications haven’t budged in two years. Why?
More than half of housing units in London’s development application pipeline have had no activity in two years or more, but one industry leader is downplaying any concerns.
Michigan a top winner of climate funds Trump wants to revoke | Great Lakes Now
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; 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.
Flu, COVID-19 shots to be available to Grey-Bruce residents soon
With the fall respiratory illness season just around the corner, Grey Bruce Public Health is encouraging residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The local health unit began receiving the vaccinations earlier this month, and they are being distributed to local hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes and other congregate living settings. This season’s […]
How northern Michiganders can help people affected by hurricanes | Great Lakes Now
By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio
This coverage is made possible through a partnership with IPR and Grist, a nonprofit independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future.
Hurricane Milton made landfall last week in Florida, even as communities across the southeast are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.