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COLUMN: Charles Barkley laments Londoner Christine Simpson’s Sportsnet exit
I didnât expect Charles Barkley to call back. He doesnât know me. But he knows Christine Simpson. And he returned my cellphone message because he cares about his good friend. Simpson, a London native, was let go by Sportsnet the other day in a move announced first by her and later confirmed by the network. […]
Terry Fox Run returns to Harrison Park in Owen Sound
When Cindy Druyf-Hatchard of Owen Sound was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in the fall of 2022, beating the disease was the only option. On Sunday, Druyf-Hatchard continued on the road of putting her battle in the rearview mirror as she donned the red shirt reserved for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and took […]
CANHC members tour Bruce Power during summer meeting
On Sept. 6, the Municipality of Kincardine and Bruce County hosted the summer meeting of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC). “The Municipality of Kincardine is the host community to Bruce Power and a long-standing member of CANHC. It’s a great time to learn from other nuclear host communities and share the firsthand […]
SweetWater’s Next Wave program showcases talented youth
A unique program of the annual SweetWater Music Festival aims to both provide experience for young artists and build the classical music community in the area. While the festival’s Next Wave program is providing performance opportunities for young artists, program advisor Bridget Walsh said Saturday it is also about inviting and welcoming others into the […]
London police board spent $104K on PR firm to sell high-spending budget
The London police board paid a prominent public relations firm more than $100,000 to help sell its controversial high-spending budget earlier this year, according to documents obtained by The Free Press. One city councillor called it âdisturbingâ to learn the board used taxpayersâ money to win support from the public and politicians for the $672-million, […]
Gardening demonstrations coming to city library
Registration is suggested to attend three gardening demonstrations held the third Tuesday of the month at Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library starting Sept. 17. September’s garden demonstration is about the importance of soil health. Attendees will learn why it’s important to understand your soil type, improve the soil ecosystem and add nutrients […]
Volunteer Fair at Owen Sound Library in October
More than 20 organizations from Grey and Bruce counties will be on hand at a volunteer fair in Owen Sound in early October. The Owen Sound and Area Association of Volunteer Administrators (OSAAVA) is organizing the volunteer fair at the Owen Sound and North Grey Public Library for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, from 3 p.m. […]
Michigan’s ambitious clean energy laws face a peninsula-sized hurdle | Great Lakes Now
By Izzy Ross, Grist
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Last year, Michigan became one of the latest states to adopt a clean energy standard, passing sweeping legislation that calls for utilities there to use 100 percent clean electricity by 2040 and sets targets for renewable energy development, among other requirements.
Brandon Prust grabs London Nationals’ reins, with help from old friends
In his own way, Brandon Prust is helping get the gang back together.
U.S.-based uniform business opens London plant, creating 80 jobs
A uniform-cleaning business that will serve clients across Southwestern Ontario is opening its doors in London.