Tag: Plans
Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward
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Uncertainty abounds in the energy sector as President Donald Trump returns to office. In his inaugural address on Monday, Trump promised to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry.” Trump has already begun the process of reversing Biden-era policies meant to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce emissions from gas cars.
St. Thomas, bracing for boom, eyes new recreation centre
An economic boom is bringing more people to St. Thomas, prompting the city to explore the construction of a new recreation centre to accommodate a surging population.
China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…
I have a habit of picking up books on China, as it’s the biggest country in the world that doesn’t tell everyone everything it’s doing all the time, unlike my southern neighbor, the United States. I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians, and youth influencers about the country. … [continued]
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Thames Valley buys $10M plot in southwest London, eyes future school
The region’s largest school board has snapped up a $10.45-million property in southwest London with plans to build a new elementary school.
Amazon worker’s widow wants ‘meaningful change’ for all families
The widow of a worker at a London-area Amazon plant who died after he collapsed at work says it’s a relief the Ministry of Labour will share the results of its probe into her husband’s death.
A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival
The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.
Canoo Goes Bust. Who’s Next?
EV manufacturer Canoo has filed for bankruptcy, bringing an end to years of chaos and dashed dreams that stretched back to 2017.
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SK On: Solid-State Battery Developments
We’ve been hearing about solid-state battery breakthroughs for a decade, or more than a decade actually. Solid-state batteries are the future of batteries, and the future of EVs — as they have been for several years. Given the many announcements on solid-state battery breakthroughs and solid-state batteries being the future, … [continued]
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Speeding teen driver gets house arrest for crash that killed two
A 17-year-old driver whose excessive speed caused a crash that killed two Brantford teens in 2023 ignored multiple traffic warnings to slow down, said a Woodstock judge said last week, sentencing the young man. But his behaviour appeared to be uncharacteristic and the now-19-year-old, who can’t be named due to a publication ban, is deeply […]
Tiny rural town set for ‘radical change’ with 1,000-home proposal: Mayor
A massive development that would add more than 1,000 homes, a school and two commercial blocks in a rural community northeast of London has been pushed ahead by local politicians.