Tag: Veterans
FEDERAL DATA: Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor industry brought in nearly $14 billion in economic activity. That’s an 8 percent increase compared to 2022.
Mystery donor gives London hospital $2M: ‘Unique and generous gift’
An anonymous local donor is writing a $2-million cheque to a London hospital, a no-strings-attached mega-donation arriving just days before Christmas. The mystery donor is leaving how the sum will be spent up to the St. Josephâs Health Care Foundation, the fundraising arm of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, stipulating only that it supports the […]
Michigan eyes hunting, fishing, boating fee increases, change to park fees | Great Lakes Now
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Does London need a ‘goods movement network’? City hall thinks so
A “goods movement network” is one of the many new items promised in London’s new transportation master plan unveiled this week, promising “safe and efficient” trucking into, within, and out of the city. Jack Moulton looks at what it is and what it’s intended to tackle. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GOODS MOVEMENT NETWORK? […]
Landen Hookey and Sam McCue lead the Owen Sound Attack to 6-4 win over Guelph
The law firm of Hookey & McCue is working hard for you. Landen Hookey and Sam McCue combined for seven points Wednesday night to lead the Owen Sound Attack to a 6-4 win over the Guelph Storm inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Hookey netted his third career hat trick, and the second already […]
Force Blue in the Great Lakes
Over the summer, Force Blue, a nonprofit organization made up of veterans transitioning to civilian life, worked with the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to install and remove mooring buoys […]
Maritime Time: Force Blue in the Great Lakes
A group of veterans are helping out marine scientists including those in the Great Lakes.
Man charged with attempted murder after fire attack on grandfather
A London man is charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to set his grandfather on fire outside the family home in the cityâs auto wrecker district.
Q+A: Canada’s veterans ombud, Nishika Jardine, on soldiers’ needs, her priorities
Canada’s veterans ombud, Nishika Jardine, is visiting Southwestern Ontario this week to hear from veterans about their concerns on such issues as health care, pensions and disability claims.
Reader to Reader: November 30, 2024
This column is dedicated to the memory of Barb Dunbar, who was the visionary behind Reader to Reader, an initiative created to connect families and individuals socially.