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Lucknow churches hosting local Coldest Night of the Year walk
Lucknow churches are once again teaming up to host a fundraising walk in support of the North Huron Connection Centre. Lucknow’s Coldest Night of the Year walk takes place at Lucknow Presbyterian Church on Feb. 16. The event begins with a church services featuring guest speaker Lisa Harper, United Way Perth-Huron manager of community development – […]
Scientists are predicting the future to save the forests. Here’s how
Forests are the lungs of our planet. Not only do they absorb carbon dioxide and create oxygen, they also regulate temperature, absorb rainwater to help prevent flooding, and provide critical habitat for the majority of the world’s land-based plant and animal species.
Speeding teen driver gets house arrest for crash that killed two
A 17-year-old driver whose excessive speed caused a crash that killed two Brantford teens in 2023 ignored multiple traffic warnings to slow down, said a Woodstock judge said last week, sentencing the young man. But his behaviour appeared to be uncharacteristic and the now-19-year-old, who can’t be named due to a publication ban, is deeply […]
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 […]
What’s with the big hole in the middle of downtown London?
There’s a sizable hole in the ground in downtown London, and while it’s not a sinkhole, it’s still expected to be a headache.
Owen Sound Little Theatre presenting Prelude to a Kiss
Not only is the Owen Sound Little Theatre production of Prelude to a Kiss, a romantic comedy sure to induce laughs from the audience, but director Kevin Haxell expects it to also provoke some deep thoughts about love and relationships. The local theatre company’s next show hits the Roxy Stage in Owen Sound for opening […]
LFP ARCHIVES: The first time we published a photo
It’s believed the first photo may have been the one included with this story on jockey Otto Wonderley in our July 31, 1901 edition.
Free high school bus pass program clears school board hurdle
A pilot program that would give London Transit bus passes to Grade 9 and 10 students at a London high school cleared another hurdle despite a warning about the added burden it would put on school board staff. Thames Valley District school board trustees passed a motion at a committee meeting this week to send […]
ARENA Funds Electric Truck Take-Up in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is actively supporting the transition of heavy-duty trucks from diesel to electric in Australia. Great news — after all, diesel starts with DIE. One hundred million Aussie dollars is on the table. That’s 62 million USD at today’s exchange rate. I reached out to … [continued]
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Georgian Bluffs receives request for natural burials at Mount Pleasant
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is going to look into establishing a natural burial site at its Mount Pleasant Cemetery. At its meeting on Wednesday, council directed staff to bring back a report on the possibility of designating an area at the cemetery on Grey Rd. 17A as a site for what are known as […]