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London Catholic trustees question province’s new family support offices
London Free Press
Trustees say direct access to elected representatives offers families more personal support than the new provincial model.
Man instrumental in getting new Soo Lock project started honored
Great Lakes Commission
A special dedication was held at the historic Soo Locks Canal Park honoring a man whose voice helped the effort to build the new Soo Lock. James Weakley was presented […]
Josh Morgan pledges two-year freeze on London recreation fees
London Free Press
The mayoral candidate also wants to expand the city’s Play Your Way subsidy for low-income residents.
Q+A: Londoner Daniel Kilby finally gets his shot at Survivor
London Free Press
After years of applying, the 30-year-old game designer is among 21 castaways competing on season 51.
20 years, 1,600 surgeries: London doctors’ mission restores mobility abroad
London Free Press
Operation Walk Canada is nearing its $1-million fundraising goal as it marks two decades of free hip and knee replacements.
What is legally considered ‘distracted driving’?
Cottage Life

“Distracted driving relates to handheld devices in the vehicle. There’s no charge in the Highway Traffic Act that covers eating or other distractions while driving. However, they would likely fall … Continued

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Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors
Great Lakes Commission
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s premier places to experience near-pristine nature and animals living and thriving in their unspoiled habitats. But for the national park’s neighbors […]
Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water project
Great Lakes Commission
Romeoville, Illinois has begun construction of a pumping and storage station on village-owned property behind the Lukancic Middle School track as part of its effort to bring Lake Michigan drinking […]
Lake Erie’s baby sturgeon are thriving a year after release
Great Lakes Commission
Early tracking data shows many of the young fish released last year are staying near the Cuyahoga River – and growing fast. Read the full story by Signal Cleveland.
New study shows that mosquitoes may be attracted to certain people more than others
Cottage Life

Have you ever felt personally targeted by a mosquito while sitting by the fire trying to roast the perfect marshmallow? Well, a recent study has found that you likely weren’t … Continued

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London civic election: Ward 14 all-candidates debate
London Free Press
The race to represent Ward 14 on London city council is wide open, with incumbent Steve Hillier not seeking re-election. The ward is huge, taking in about a third of the city by land area. Two candidates gathered for a debate on Thursday night and LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton was there. THE WARD […]