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Kincardine council seeking candidates for Ward 1 vacancy
Kincardine has begun the process of finding a new councillor to represent Ward 1 following the death of Doug Kennedy. During the Sept. 11 meeting, council officially declared the office of Coun. Kennedy vacant. A member of Kincardine council for nearly six years, Kennedy died on Aug. 15 at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton at […]
Nominations open for King Charles III Coronation Medal
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their exceptional contribution to Huron-Bruce? In recognition of the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, a new Canadian commemorative medal has been created to honour outstanding citizens who have made a significant impact in their communities. Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb said nominations for the […]
City-owned core parking lots may be perfect spots for new housing: Mayor
Could five downtown-area London parking lots be used for new housing development? The mayor and city staff are looking to find out. Based on a commitment from Mayor Josh Morgan’s 2024 state of the city address, city staff are seeking council’s approval to open up several city-owned parking lots to development proposals for “high-density housing, […]
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
Union backs Queen’s Park audit of Thames Valley school board after retreat scandal
The provincial audit of region’s largest school board in the wake of an executive travel controversy is a welcomed step that can help restore public faith in a critically important institution, one union leader says. Ontarioâs education minister announced a sweeping audit of the Thames Valley District school board executive operations after a three-day retreat […]