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Points North: Labor of Mixed Emotions | Great Lakes Now
By Morgan Springer
Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.
This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
Growing up, Nic Theisen thought farming was a terrible way to make a living.
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 […]
Fundraising dinner for local Nordic skier at Heartwood Hall Thursday
The Grey-Bruce community is coming together again to raise money for local Nordic skier Julian Smith. The 11th Communski Fundraiser at Heartwood Hall in Owen Sound is set for Thursday from 7 to 11 p.m. The fundraising event will include trivia, prizes, appetizers, desserts and soft drinks with door prizes and live music provided by […]
Terry Fox Run: Londoners explain their reasons for running
Runners flocked to Springbank Gardens in London on Sunday for the 44th annual Terry Fox Run, an event that raises money for cancer research. Inspired by Fox’s 1980 Marathon of Hope, the event attracted hundreds of participants and raised more than $83,000 in donations for the Terry Fox Foundation. Photos by LFP’s Jennifer Bieman jbieman@postmedia.com
Dyer: No hope for Israeli hostages under Netanyahu
Netanyahu is Israelâs curse, but he and his strategy are safe at least until the U.S. election in November, and a lot longer if Trump wins then.
Baranyai: Public good questionable when farmland expropriated for industry
Expropriation is a drastic measure.
Western Mustangs lose first conference game since 2021 – to London-raised QB
WATERLOO â That wasnât anywhere close to good enough. The Western football team fumbled and bumbled their way through an awful first half before ultimately taking it on the chin 43-28 against fellow heavyweight Wilfrid Laurier before 2,943 Saturday at University Stadium. Kiss good-bye their national No. 1 ranking, the shot at a third straight […]
School board brass should repay some stadium hotel retreat costs: Critic
Critics are blasting an âincredibly disappointingâ move by administrators at the regionâs largest school board to spend nearly $40,000 on a Toronto ballpark hotel retreat, with one taxpayer advocate calling on the staff to pay back part of the expense. Â Following a request from elected trustees, the Thames Valley District school board revealed Thursday […]
How are booze sales at London corner stores? Here’s what we found
A week after corner stores began selling booze in Ontario, licensed shops in London say itâs been great for business as six-packs fly off the shelves, mostly to college and university students.
Former London Uber driver gets 18 months for trying to lure teen girls
He outlined a plan for sex in exchange for money. He suggested terms of the agreement and requested to meet in person. He sent one cash.