Tag: safety
Ontario at ‘tipping point’ as number of homeless grows: AMO
An in-depth study released Thursday by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – a non-profit organization representing 444 municipalities in the province – details the growing toll of homelessness on individuals, families, communities and governments. Here’s some things to know. ONTARIO’S HOMELESSNESS CRISIS The study, called Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost […]
Critical Minerals Are A Gold Rush The West Lost Sight Of
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Gavin Mudd, director of the centre for critical minerals intelligence with the British Geological Survey. He’s been doing leading research with global collaborators on how much of what resources we can actually get at. Below is the first half of our … [continued]
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Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China
Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) divide opinion all the time, as they have for years. A lot of people feel that with the way BEV tech has advanced in recent times, PHEVs are no longer needed as a transition option to full electric. However, as Dr. Maximilian Holland says, “BEVs … [continued]
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Mexico Plans To Manufacture Low-Cost Electric Vehicles By Olinia
When the opening game of the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on June 11, 2026, Mexico plans to present a domestically manufactured electric vehicle from Olinia to the millions of people who will be following the tournament. Maybe the thought of yet another EV manufacturer doesn’t grab … [continued]
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On one London street, a frustrated citizen gets blunt about speeding drivers
Talk about a sign of frustration.
Man alleges Stratford police used excessive force in $3M lawsuit
A Stratford man whose tooth was knocked out when he was arrested by Stratford police officers alleges they used excessive force and had no right to detain him, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Kyle Nicholson, 36, launched a $3-million lawsuit against the Stratford police board and five officers – four constables and one sergeant […]
Great Lakes Commission’s Industry Days Conference at Great Wolf Lodge to address commerce, safety & environment
The Great Lakes Commission is holding its annual Industry Days conference at the Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center from January 7-8. Speakers from the US Coast Guard, National Weather Service, […]
Water is rising in the Saugeen River through Durham
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority says frazil ice and slush are building in the Saugeen River’s lower channel, causing waters to rise. The situation is expected to continue for the next several days, the advisory says. “This could further contribute to blockage of the Main Saugeen River downstream of the Durham Lower Dam,” the conservation’s flood […]
Police arrest man as part of northeast London death probe
Police have arrested one man as part of a suspicious death investigation in northeast London.
Community solar gets bipartisan, bi-peninsular support. Big utilities say it’s a bad idea.
Solar projects that are smaller and locally owned get support from all kinds of Michiganders … from cities, the countryside, liberals and conservatives. So, why aren’t there more community solar projects here?