One year in, signs of promise and progress at London’s ‘House of Hope’

London Free Press
Statistics from the first year suggest that highly supportive housing changes the lives of even the most troubled people living on London's streets and make the streets themselves safer for everyone.
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Coyotes roaming Michigan | Great Lakes Echo

Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Rossow Capital News Service Some residents across Michigan are becoming more familiar with unexpected visitors roaming the streets. Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods have become more common due to the canines’ drive for food and quick adaptability skills, experts say. Coyotes prey on rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels, small

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What you need to know as London's green bin program finally launches

London Free Press
Years after first being proposed, and months after bins were dropped off at Londoner's driveways and new garbage trucks acquired, the city's compost program is ready to launch on Monday. Reporter Jack Moulton reviews what residents will need to know when they make the trip to the curb next week
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Cornies: Green bin use might help Londoners identify our wasteful ways

London Free Press
One could forgive staff at the City of London's waste management department if, this weekend, they have a few opening-night jitters. Read More
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No, you can't leave your Christmas tree at the curb for garbage pickup

London Free Press
There's no curbside collection of used Christmas trees this year in London, but city hall has added extra drop-off times at its environmental depots. Read More
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Letters to the Editor: December 9, 2023

London Free Press
I'm very disappointed in your long story, Waste not (Dec. 2) about waste disposal. Read More
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Letters to the Editor: December 6, 2023

London Free Press
I received my new green bin and garbage calendar today. The calendar, which is confusing to begin with, shows the pick-up days changing every couple of months to another day. Read More
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Everything you need to know about London’s new green bin program

London Free Press
After waiting years for a green bin program to arrive, Londoners began to receive food waste collection containers on Monday for the program that launches Jan. 15. Distribution to 120,000 homes will continue until the middle of December. Reporter Heather Rivers outlines what you need to know about the program
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Letters to the Editor: October 18, 2023

London Free Press
I was saddened by the lack of coverage in The London Free Press of two Canadian sports events. Read More
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There are big changes coming to London's trash collection

London Free Press
Looking to finally get rid of an old mattress or couch? As of now, the city wants to be notified about larger items for pickup. Read More
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But winning the Green Bin contract for the London program that will start early in 2024 is very special for Convertus, headquartered on Commissioners Road.

London Free Press
A London-based waste management business has grown across Canada and now, is planning a massive biofuel plant in York Region. Read More
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