Tag: Space
Developer proposing to build large residential and commercial village at Christie Beach
A developer is seeking official plan amendments from Meaford and Grey County to help pave the way for a new 135-hectare residential and commercial waterfront village proposed for the Christie Beach area. Parkbridge Lifestyles Communities Inc., headquartered in Collingwood, is seeking the amendment to construct as many as 1,250 dwellings west of Christie Beach Road […]
Oberlin Food Hub brings fresh produce to Ohio’s food banks while supporting local farmers | Great Lakes Now
By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media
This story was originally published by Ideastream.
One in seven Ohioans faces food insecurity, according to Feeding America. This story is part of a “Sound of Us” series in partnership with Lorain County’s Second Harvest Food Bank.
Brews News: Big events coming up at London Brewing
Sure, it started as an afterthought at a farm-to-table restaurant. But look at it now.
A Decade After Crisis, Algal Blooms Persist | Great Lakes Now
On August 2, it will be 10 years since officials in Toledo alerted residents in the early morning hours not to drink, bathe in or otherwise come into contact with tap water from the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant. For nearly three days chaos reigned, as bottled water sold out that first day before dawn and disappeared from shelves in the region the next day.
Bystanders save woman from sinking car in Meaford harbour
People who rescued a woman from a car that was accidentally driven into Meaford Harbour were being widely praised for their heroic efforts. Kyle Gilas, a board member and former coach with Sail Georgian Bay, said Wednesday morning that the adrenaline was still high after the rescue that saw the woman pulled from the car […]
Solar storm may serve up another view of northern lights
If you missed seeing the aurora borealis back in May, Mother Nature may give you a second chance at enjoying the northern lights this week, if the weather co-operates, that is. London, with all of Ontario, is under the aurora borealis view line, meaning the northern lights could be visible for two or three nights […]
Reimagining the Ponds: New nursery will supply 10,000 trees a year
A lot more trees are about to blossom in London as a south London environmental gem gets a facelift. ReForest London, the environmental agency dedicated to expanding the cityâs tree canopy, has begun work on a massive 1,485-square-metre (16,000-square-foot) nursery that will grow 10,000 trees a year to keep the Forest City green, said co-executive […]
Growing Concerns: Less is more in front gardens
As gardeners, we notice the house with nice gardens or wonderful use of colour and texture.
Developer begins cleanup, has major plans for Owen Sound waterfront site
The owner of the former Russel Brothers property on Owen Sound’s waterfront wants to get going as soon as possible on constructing a massive luxury resort on the site. Bolton-based developer Jagjit Sandhu said he looks forward to welcoming both locals and visitors to what he called his dream project, and a place he himself plans […]