Tag: Ontario
London’s gain, Chatham’s loss? What to make of the $11M Enbridge land buy
The loss of Enbridge’s head office in Chatham would deal a devastating blow to the community, which sees the energy provider as a local “icon,” one city official said. The Gas, as it is known in the city, has been a point of pride for its ongoing community support, prestigious high-paying executive jobs and history, […]
Affordable housing non-profit’s purchase of old Markdale hospital falls through
A group hoping to transform Markdale’s vacant former hospital into affordable housing has hit a roadblock. A $600,000 conditional deal for the former hospital site between Affordable Housing in Grey Highlands Inc. (AHIGH) and Brightshores Health System expired earlier this month, as the two sides were unable to reach terms. The affordable housing non-profit said […]
Ontario to shorten teacher training program from two years to one
The province says the change will help get more teachers into classrooms faster.
Students dive into Great Lakes learning at Wasaga Beach
Last week, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority welcomed 80 students to Wasaga Beach, Ontario, for the Lake Huron Student Conference. At the conference, students explored how Lake Huron shapes local communities […]
Thousands of Atlantic salmon released into Irondequoit Creek
The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park in Pittsford, New York, released thousands of Atlantic salmon into Irondequoit Creek this week as part of an effort to restore the species […]