WSIB gives $65M to St. Joe’s hospital for research hub on work injuries, illness

WSIB gives $65M to St. Joe’s hospital for research hub on work injuries, illness
London Free Press
St. Joseph’s Health Care London will be home to a first-of-its kind research hub for workplace injuries and illnesses.
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Think tank: Canada will benefit by helping London embrace big growth

Think tank: Canada will benefit by helping London embrace big growth
London Free Press
The C.D. Howe Institute suggests helping London become a desired destination for workers and employers could ease Canada's affordability crisis
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A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival

Interlochen Public Radio
The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.
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Whitmer to deliver her second-to-last State of the State on February 26

Interlochen Public Radio
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her seventh State of the State address to a Republican-controlled House and a Democratic-controlled Senate on February 26.
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LHSC’s innovative off-site surgical centre to triple in size

LHSC’s innovative off-site surgical centre to triple in size
London Free Press
The off-site surgical centre across the street from Victoria Hospital is being expanded to triple its capacity, the province says. The Nazem Kadri surgical centre, named in honour of the NHL star and London native, will be renovated and expanded to add four operating rooms, bringing the total to six. The centre offers daytime, non-urgent […]
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London’s population spiked again in 2024 – but expect growth to slow: Expert

London’s population spiked again in 2024 – but expect growth to slow: Expert
London Free Press
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.
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Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus

Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus
London Free Press
London is looking like it will meet its provincially set annual housing target for 2024, meaning city hall will have access to some significant cash. LFP’s Jack Moulton breaks down where London sits and why it has stepped out ahead of other cities.  HOW IS LONDON DOING ON ITS TARGET? Ontario has committed to building […]
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At auto show, Whitmer says she’s ready to work with Trump, Republicans

Interlochen Public Radio
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday and delivered an address to industry leaders about her economic plans for 2025.
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At auto show, Whitmer says she’s ready to work with Trump, Republicans

Interlochen Public Radio
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday and delivered an address to industry leaders about her economic plans for 2025.
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Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive

Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive
Great Lakes Commission
This project has ended. Archived project materials are available below.  Physical barriers prevent water from cycling naturally, resulting in flooding, sewer overflows, and risks to
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Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive

Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive
Great Lakes Commission
This project has ended. Archived project materials are available below.  Physical barriers prevent water from cycling naturally, resulting in flooding, sewer overflows, and risks to
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‘Our infrastructure is shot’: The stymied hopes for a better jail

Interlochen Public Radio
There seems to be wide agreement that Grand Traverse County needs a new jail. So why, after decades of conversation about it, is the idea still seemingly stuck in place?
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