Tag: july
No-phone policies have been a positive for many Michigan schools
Michigan is one of just a dozen states without a statewide policy on students using phones in schools. Efforts to adopt one did not clear the Michigan Legislature. How has it worked in Up North districts?
Owen Sound to name volunteer award after Jan Chamberlain
A roundup of news from Owen Sound’s Nov. 24 city council meeting.
Appeal court orders second new murder trial for London man
Ontario’s highest court pointed to errors in the judge’s final instructions to the jury regarding the testimony of a reluctant witness.
Chippewas of Nawash chief resigns citing medical reasons
Chippewas of Nawash Chief Darlene Johnston is resigning just months into a two-year term, citing medical reasons. “Today, I resigned from my position as your chief, effective immediately, due to medical reasons. In my absence, several councillors have taken turns serving as acting chief. I thank them for demonstrating their commitment to our community by […]
City Blue Box pickup to end for businesses, churches, charities
Council also voted to send a letter to the province which “strongly urges” it to reinstate eligibility for curbside Blue Box collection beginning Jan. 1 for charitable organizations.