Owen Sound Sun Times

Allegations of harassment lead to resignation and new deputy mayor in Brockton

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Brockton council has appointed Kym Hutcheon to the deputy-mayor’s chair after James Lang resigned in the wake of an integrity commissioner’s report of a complaint from staff at Walkerton’s arena. Hutcheon’s council seat will be declared vacant at the Aug. 13 council meeting. Council accepted Lang’s official resignation after the integrity commissioner report was presented […]

Great Lakes Now

To tackle climate change, Michigan enlists a ‘corps’ of volunteers | Great Lakes Now

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To tackle climate change, Michigan enlists a ‘corps’ of volunteers

By Gabrielle Nelson, Bridge Michigan

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; 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.

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Boley: Head’s up – what goes up in space must come down

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Aaron Boley, University of British Columbia and Samantha Lawler, University of Regina In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of time before someone […]

London Free Press

Teen’s plea to boost safety at deadly intersection hits home

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An inspiring presentation from a teenager who lives near a rural Oxford County intersection where crashes frequently occur – including two fatal collisions in two years – has influenced officials to improve traffic calming measures. Nathan Bean, 17, spoke Wednesday at an Oxford County council meeting on behalf of Zorra Township residents concerned about safety […]

London Free Press

London firefighters battle stubborn barn blaze

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London firefighters were still at the scene Friday morning battling a barn blaze south of Highway 401 that erupted Thursday night. According to social media posts from the London Fire Department, crews were there with Thames Centre and Central Elgin firefighters to tackle the hay barn blaze at 3700 Old Victoria Rd. In an update […]

London Free Press

Court records shed light on charges in $3M auto theft bust

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Two men charged following a six-month auto-theft investigation are accused of stealing vehicles from a Southwestern Ontario classic car dealer and threatening the owner, according to court documents. The OPP launched a probe in late 2023 after a Lambton County resident reported multiple vehicles stolen, leading investigators to search a property in Stirling, a community […]