Tag: Transportation
A diplomatic solution is needed to stop a crippling tariff on Canadian imports to the U.S., and a possible threat to the Volkswagen plant in St. Thomas now under construction, said political and busin
A diplomatic solution is needed to stop a crippling tariff on Canadian imports to the U.S., and a possible threat to the Volkswagen plant in St. Thomas now under construction
City hall details how much it cost to battle blaze on flaming train
London city hall billed nearly $22,000 to CPKC to recoup firefighting costs stemming from a dramatic train fire near the downtown core earlier this year, a new report by city staff says. Â
Donald Trump tariff threatens Volkswagen’s $7B St. Thomas plans: Trade expert
Southwestern Ontario may lose a $7-billion investment and the 3,000 jobs that come with it if Canadian industry is hit with a 25 per cent tariff from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, one trade expert says. Volkswagen, now building an electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, may be forced to reconsider the investment, and relocate […]
Environmental cred questioned for Biden-backed ‘hydrogen hub’ in Northwest Indiana
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Enrolment surge lifts London Catholic board from deficit to $9.5M surplus
The London regionâs Catholic school board posted a $9.5 million surplus last fiscal year, a budget boon triggered by increased enrolment. Â
Grey-Bruce municipalities concerned about spike in OPP costs
Some Grey-Bruce municipalities are expressing concern as they stare down significant increases to OPP policing costs in 2025. But they remain hopeful that the province will provide some relief. Area municipalities looking at particularly steep increases are Brockton, whose increase has come it at 30 per cent, and Meaford, which has been presented with a 25 […]
The city enjoyed a 3.2 per cent spike in the value of goods made here, called gross domestic product or GDP, in 2023. However, inflation and interest rates have taken hold to slow that to 1.7 per cent
London’s once hot economy remains âhealthyâ although it slowed this year to a steady pace that is expected to continue through 2025, says an economic report released Thursday. London enjoyed a 3.2 per cent increase in the value of goods made here, called gross domestic product or GDP, in 2023. However, higher inflation and interest […]
Living wage in Grey-Bruce $23.05 per hour, report says
It costs more to live in Grey-Bruce than anywhere else in the province outside of Toronto, according to the 2024 Ontario Living Wage Network’s latest report. A resident of the Grey, Bruce, Perth, Huron, Simcoe region needs to earn $23.05 hours per 40-hour work week to make ends meet this year, which is up 1.3 […]
Put-in-Bay gets $10.4 million for ferry infrastructure upgrades
A $10.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Transportation will go to the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority for a new breakwater project and expand the ferry dock infrastructure on […]
Report says the living wage in Grey-Bruce is $23.05 per hour
It costs more to live in Grey-Bruce than anywhere else in the province outside of Toronto according to the 2024 Ontario Living Wage Network’s latest report. A resident of the Grey, Bruce, Perth, Huron, Simcoe region needs to earn $23.05 hours per 40-hour workweek to make ends meet this year, which is up 1.3 per […]