Tag: Housing
China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…
I have a habit of picking up books on China, as it’s the biggest country in the world that doesn’t tell everyone everything it’s doing all the time, unlike my southern neighbor, the United States. I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians, and youth influencers about the country. … [continued]
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“Zuckerberg Poisons the World — Selling Digital Opioid”
Social media often seems minor and harmless, just an app or two on the side for entertainment and learning. Originally, it was supposed to be a wonderful thing that brought the world together. World peace was finally at our fingertips, or at least fun cat videos. Unfortunately, we have learned … [continued]
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The path to 880K: Digging into the London region’s population future
After leading the province and country, London’s population growth is beginning to slow as federal government crackdowns on immigration take effect.
Amazon worker’s widow wants ‘meaningful change’ for all families
The widow of a worker at a London-area Amazon plant who died after he collapsed at work says it’s a relief the Ministry of Labour will share the results of its probe into her husband’s death.
Tiny rural town set for ‘radical change’ with 1,000-home proposal: Mayor
A massive development that would add more than 1,000 homes, a school and two commercial blocks in a rural community northeast of London has been pushed ahead by local politicians.
London’s city councillors make about $65K per year. Is that enough?
London’s rapid growth and its impact on city politicians will be a key factor in the evaluation of councillors’ pay rate, two task force members say. London city council is gearing up to appoint a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and whether local politicians are receiving the support they need, such as […]
The Week Ahead: Lots and lots of fish, music and films
Every Monday on Morning Edition, an IPR journalist brings you up to speed on what’s going on, from stories made here in our newsroom to interesting and fun things we’re seeing out in the community.
Vickers wins PC Party candidacy in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Meaford dairy farmer Paul Vickers has won the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound PC candidacy for the next Ontario election. Vickers was announced the winner of the candidacy at a nomination meeting held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Saturday, beating out three other candidates – Brock Hamley of Owen Sound, Christine Robinson of West Grey […]
Results of probe into Amazon worker’s death to be shared with widow: Ministry
The Ontario Ministry of Labour said Friday it will share the results of its probe into the death of a worker at a London-area Amazon plant with his widow. The ministry has been under pressure from politicians and the Ontario Federation of Labour since The Free Press reported this week that Sheila Albuquerque had been […]
Coldest Night of the Year returns to area Feb. 22
GODERICH – It’s time to help change the community one wintry step at a time. The United Way Perth-Huron and lead sponsor Jayden’s Mechanical are inviting members of the public to register for the Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly fundraising event in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. “We’re excited […]