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Stateside: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Today, the unprecedented process behind re-opening a shuttered nuclear power plant. Then, a look into the quality of life after cancer treatments. Later, the music of Frontier Ruckus.
Labour advocates fume as results of probe into Amazon worker’s death kept from widow
Grieving family members should get easy access to reports of workplace deaths, say workers’ advocates.
Free tax clinics help secure over $3 million in benefits and refunds for Grey-Bruce locals
A new report details how 28 volunteers helped Grey-Bruce locals file nearly 1,000 income tax returns and receive 3.3 million in refunds and benefit entitlements in 2024 thanks to free local tax clinics. The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network provides free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the […]
London’s population spiked again in 2024 – but expect growth to slow: Expert
The London region’s booming population rose at a near-record pace again in 2024, newly released figures show, but there are plenty of reasons to expect the skyrocketing growth will slow starting this year, one expert says.
US DOE Invests $32 Million for Grid-Edge Technology and Smart Charge Management
Six connected communities will demonstrate technology solutions to manage growing electric loads on the grid. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $32 million for six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for … [continued]
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U.S. DOE Invests $68 Million into Innovative Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions
SuperTruck Charge projects will accelerate deployment of large-scale public EV charging infrastructure for medium-and heavy-duty EVs to improve grid resiliency and reliability. As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued commitment to electrified commercial road transport, DOE today announced a $68 million investment to design, develop, and demonstrate … [continued]
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Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
A new study out of Notre Dame shows that some smart watch wristbands, often labeled as waterproof, contain unusually high levels of “forever chemicals.” In a university press release, it was noted that nine out of the 22 bands tested, showed elevated levels of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).
FC London alum signs with new Canadian pro soccer league: ‘Really cool’
Last week, Julia Benati went into the history books.
Owen Sound North Stars value depth in Major Series Lacrosse draft
The Owen Sound North Stars added a prolific junior scorer and champion-pedigree defenceman as part of this week’s Major Series Lacrosse draft. Ahead of the draft, teams were able to keep up to four players from an affiliated Junior A club on their protected list. Owen Sound chose to protect four players from their affiliate […]
How Southwestern Ontario is losing its winter (and why that should worry you)
Parts of Southwestern Ontario are losing more than two weeks of sub-zero days each winter due to climate change, a new report says. In London and Middlesex County, there are an average of nine additional above-freezing days each December to February, a trend that may lead to more ice storms and flooding, one renowned climate […]