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Woodstock going online to boost civic election voter turnout
Woodstock voters are heading into a civic election year with a new twist, able to vote online for the first time as well as at polling stations. After the lowest voter turnout rate in Woodstock’s history in the last election, Mayor Jerry Acchione said the hybrid voting change was adopted to turn things around. “In […]
Install cameras, beef up training â and 5 other ways to fix Michigan nursing homes
Some states demand nursing homes spend more on care and are more transparent in their finances. Michigan could do the same….
Michigan nursing homes have few staff, little training. Misery can follow
Other states have moved to require more staff at nursing homes, but Michigan hasnât changed its laws in nearly 50 years. That leads to neglect and mistakes, a review of inspections shows….
Spain Starts New €355 Million Renewable Energy Manufacturing Program
The Spanish government is going down the route a bit that President Biden and Democrats went down. It is subsidizing the manufacturing of various renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, to the tune of €355 million. “The new call for funding proposals is inviting equipment makers from the following categories … [continued]
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New carbon monoxide alarm requirements now in place
Changes to the Ontario Fire Code that came into effect on Jan. 1 have expanded carbon monoxide requirements in homes. CO alarms are now required on each floor of a home that has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, attached garage, or is heated by a fuel-burning appliance that is not contained within a home. Prior to […]