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New Woodstock library branch planned for $85M recreation complex
London Free Press
The proposed branch would help address a growing space crunch as Woodstock’s population continues to climb.
Federal funding for Great Lakes restoration faces Sept. 30 deadline
Great Lakes Commission
Lawmakers have until the end of September to pass bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the landmark program that supports Great Lakes restoration and protection before its current authorization expires − creating a […]
D.J. Kennington sees shades of 2012 in Marc-Antoine Camirand’s dominance
London Free Press
The St. Thomas native says Camirand’s dominant season rivals his own remarkable 2012 championship run.
Nova Scotia’s Henry Island and historic lighthouse are on the market for $6.9 million
Cottage Life

Henry Island, Port Hood, N.S. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 222 acres List price: $6,990,000 Realtor: Angie Bryant View the listing here  In the market for a new summer getaway and … Continued

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Popular farmers market a fire risk, ordered to close: Fire department
London Free Press
A London-area farmers market has been ordered to close until “serious . . . safety deficiencies” are fixed, a local fire department says. Trails End Farmers’ Market – located about 1.5 kilometres east of London at 4370 Dundas St. – has been served an order to close after multiple inspections by fire officials and other […]
$699K for a Manitoulin Island cottage with two lots and more than 300 feet of shoreline
Cottage Life

12 Pennie Avenue, Tehkummah, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 1.9 acres List price: $699,777 Date listed: September 4, 2026 Realtor: Steven Kuula This unique property on Manitoulin Island comes with a … Continued

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Western Fair returns with new rides, food and ways to save
London Free Press
The 149th edition brings back longtime favourites alongside new attractions and entertainment across the 10-day fair.
Researchers release parasitoid wasps to combat invasive beetles
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Michigan State University researchers have launched a long-term effort to combat the invasive scarlet lily beetle, using specialized wasps instead of pesticides to reduce populations of the destructive garden pest.
London councillors back reviews of vacant-building, dangerous-dog rules
London Free Press
The proposed changes follow concerns over a house explosion and how the city handles dangerous dogs.
‘Get-rich-quick scheme’ lands gun smuggler nearly seven years in prison
London Free Press
The man had no criminal record before joining the cross-border firearms trafficking operation.
Outgrown your basic lawn tractor? Here’s the tool you need this season
Cottage Life

By the time September rolls around at the cottage, some unfinished outdoor chores have often stacked up. Maybe a stretch of laneway keeps losing gravel, or fence-line brush needs tidying. … Continued

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