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Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance returning for its 10th year
The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance will return to the Georgian Bluffs golf resort community for a 10th time, once again showcasing the rare and exotic vehicles that has earned it the reputation as Canada’s premier display of automotive excellence. More than 100 unique vehicles in 19 classes will again grace the 18th fairway overlooking Georgian […]
SoHo affordable housing project gets $130M boost from Ottawa
The federal government is investing more than $130 million to help build 370 affordable homes in London on land that used to house the former Victoria Hospital. London North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos announced the funding for four non-profit housing providers that are part of a development called Vision SoHo Alliance in the SoHo […]
So how is London doing on its goal to build 47,000 new homes?
More than 25 per cent of the way through London’s 10-year commitment to a provincial housing target, the city has seen 11 per cent of the expected homes built or started.
Chapman’s makes major donation to new Beavercrest school
With the new Beavercrest Community School construction well underway, Chapman’s Ice Cream has stepped up with a major donation to fund some of the essentials of the new institution. The company, which was a driving force in ensuring the school would remain in the community, has announced a $500,000 donation to go towards features like […]
Paula Abdul cancels Canada tour, including London show
Paula Abdul is axing dates on her Straight Up! To Canada Tour, including one in London, after suffering a slew of injuries.
Christine’s Clothes Closet pledges $15K to Wingham CT scanner campaign
Christine McGrath, owner of Christine’s Clothes Closet, and her team have pledged $15,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT scanner for the hospital. McGrath has been operating the casual women’s fashion boutique since 1989 and is a longtime supporter of the hospital, including hosting annual spring and fall […]
Michigan advocates hail ‘groundbreaking’ settlement to civil rights complaint over hazardous waste facility | Great Lakes Now
By Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit
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Michigan environmental advocates are hailing a “groundbreaking” settlement to a civil rights complaint filed with state regulators over the expansion of a hazardous waste facility in Detroit.
Police again urge life-jacket use after St. Thomas drowning
Nobody in a canoe that capsized Monday in St. Thomas resulting in one man’s death was wearing life jackets, city police said.
ANALYSIS: Interest rate cuts not expected to boost London home prices
If you were counting on interest rate cuts leading to a jump in home prices before putting your property up for sale, you may be in for a decent wait.
Great Lakes Moment: Ten natural wonders of The Great Lakes Way | Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes Moment is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit PBS.
The Great Lakes Way is an interconnected set of greenways and water trails stretching from Port Huron, Michigan (at the head of the St.