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School backpack program exceeds demand expectations, faces funding shortfall
The United Way Bruce Grey’s backpack program has already surpassed its initial estimate by handing out more than 2,500 fully-stocked backpacks to kids heading back to school in September. The 2,513 students served to date are the most in the program’s history, and the United Way expects that tally to keep ticking upwards. Last year, […]
Businesses fear worst from Michigan’s new sick time law. Will lawmakers act? | Bridge Michigan
Workers are rejoicing, but sick time rules set to take effect in February have firms fearing a complicated âcatastrophe.â They want legislators to make changes, but Democrats may be reluctant….
Grey-Bruce politicians call AMO conference a success
Local politicians and staff discussed a wide range of priorities and issues affecting Grey-Bruce at the Association of Municipalities on Ontario conference in Ottawa this week. Everything from homelessness and addictions, to healthcare and long-term care, to energy, transportation and infrastructure were on the minds of area representatives when they met with provincial ministers and […]
2024 Lake Erie fishing is best ever – Great Lakes Commission
At the Great Lakes Experience VIP Fishing Day two weeks ago, held at Chadwick Bay in Dunkirk, New York, several charter captains, in collaboration with the New York State Department […]
The LFP Podcast, ep. 181: Londoners, and especially homeowners, are feeling the financial pinch
Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jonathan Juha about his story on Statistics Canada figures relating to the effects of inflation on people