Tag: youth
Chicken farmers promise Ontario food banks steady supply of meat
Food banks across the province will receive a âsteadyâ supply of chicken raised by local farmers in new program announced Monday in London.
Mural artist to speak at Kincardine’s Afro Caribbean Youth Awards
The creator of the Afrocentric mural at the Davidson Centre is set to return to Kincardine on Oct. 26. The Municipality recently announced Philip Saunders as guest speaker at this year’s Afro Caribbean Youth Awards ceremony, being held in recognition of the contributions and achievements made by Afro Caribbean youth living in Grey and Bruce […]
London Food Bank’s Thanksgiving collection drive trails last year’s total
Down slightly overall after the opening weekend of its fall food drive, the London Food Bank is optimistic the public will come through in the lead-up to Thanksgiving. The food bank brought in 5,301 kilograms of food and cash equivalents in the first weekend of its Thanksgiving Food Drive, down about 460 kg from the […]
Sydenham club marks Bruce Trail Day with new youth program
The Sydenham Bruce Trail Club has launched a new program designed to get local children and teens out enjoying and exploring the nature that is just steps from their doorways. Local club members were at Harrison Park on Sunday for Bruce Trail Day, where they used the opportunity to introduce their new Youth Hiking Program, […]
Thefts, missing persons reports, fire keep Saugeen Shores police busy
Saugeen Shores Police are reporting a busy start to the Port Elgin Pumpkinfest weekend, with 87 police reports generated over a 48-hour period. The incidents police have responded to have included thefts of items, a stolen vehicle, missing persons, a collision, and a suspicious fire at a vendor tent. Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, […]
Boy, 12, charged with uttering threats: Ontario Provincial Police
A 12-year-old boy is charged with uttering threats of bodily harm or death and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after a “threats complaint,” Ontario Provincial Police say.
Sport notes: London Lightning hire new coach; skier Charlie Beatty fundraiser
The London Lightning have hired former Newfoundland Rogues coach Jerry Williams as their new bench boss.
Thanksgiving food drive focuses on children, youth: ‘Seeing more kids’
The London Food Bank is asking residents to help ease the rising demand for school meal programs and support new research into food insecurity for homeless youth.
Opinion | Understanding school safety in Michigan: How can we keep schools safe? | Bridge Michigan
By listening to the needs of school-based personnel in our state, we can work collectively to develop strategies that support positive youth development and ensure students concentrate on learning….
Fed up with core traffic? Use an e-bike on us: Cafe owner to businesses
It may make it a lot easier to navigate downtown traffic for that business meeting or event, or to even deliver a parcel. The London Bicycle Cafe, fresh off of winning a London Chamber of Commerce business achievement award, has announced a program to provide e-bikes to businesses when they need to get somewhere in […]