Tag: pandemic
Immigrant bricklayer who built huge London construction firm dies at 88
London has lost a giant in construction and a passionate community advocate.
Spent fowl classification being used to illegally ship U.S. chicken meat to Canada
As in 2012, some importers have been purposely mislabeling broiler chicken meat as spent fowl in order to circumvent import controls
Local athletes win big at 2024 Spring Provincial Games
GODERICH – Two local athletes returned home as champions after taking part in the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Provincial Games this year in Waterloo. Paige Manger of the Goderich Seahorses and Callum MacDonald, who swims with the Seahorses as well as the Sarnia Dolphins, were competitors at this year’s games in Waterloo, which were held […]
The Kincardine Independent
Canada’s housing crisis has been brewing for a long time, although it burst into the headlines during the COVID pandemic. (By Pauline Kerr) To read the entire article online, click … Continue reading Heat is just as deadly as cold
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Drug diversion sparks return of panel reviewing London’s ‘safe supply’ programs
The news that London police are seizing more opioids prescribed through safe supply programs has raised questions about who’s running the programs and what diversion safeguards are in place.
Low German Mennonite students trace their history with high school mural
The path of low German Mennonites to Southwestern Ontario â driven from Canada in the early 19th century to Mexico, and back again to become a presence in many rural pockets across the region â is captured by a student-made mural at one local high school
As pandemic babies enter kindergarten, school officials eye development ‘gaps’
London-area children born during the COVID-19 pandemic in both school boards are getting some extra help in the form of pop-up clinics as they prepare to enter kindergarten this fall
Bottoms up! London craft brewery set to add eatery in business overhaul
Beerlab London is out, Supply and Demand Beer and Pizza is in. A London craft brewery that’s operated on Talbot Street since the year before the pandemic struck, specializing in experimental small-batch beers, is expanding into an eatery-entertainment venue amid what one of its owners says are challenges drawing customers to its downtown location. Many […]
Owen Sound splits with Cobourg, heading to playoffs
The North Stars wanted to play their best lacrosse when it mattered most, but after opening up their return to Major Series Lacrosse with eight straight losses, it looked like the season could be a wash. Now, having gone 3-1 in their final four games of the season, Owen Sound is looking to make some […]
Owen Sound’s River District comes alive with Hottest Street Sale
Owen Sound’s River District was alive with activity on Saturday as thousands ventured down for the annual Hottest Street Sale. Close to 200 vendors lined sections of 2nd Avenue East and 9th Street East, as the public shopped for bargains, enjoyed the countless food and beverage options, and were entertained by the music of area […]