Rock The Park officials unveil ‘Americana’ lineup for 2025 edition

London Free Press
London summertime music festival Rock The Park announced on Tuesday morning its second set of performers for this July in downtown’s Harris Park, a group organizers say is aimed at fans of “Americana/country” music. The Red Clay Strays will headline on Wednesday July 9 – the first of four straight nights of music – along […]
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Huge piece of 19th century vessel washes ashore in Southwestern Ontario

London Free Press
A large section of a 19th-century vessel has washed up on the shore of Lake Erie in this lakeside community near Chatham.
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At year end, lawmakers sent dozens of bills to governor. Now what?

Interlochen Public Radio
Now that 2024 is over, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will have to decide what to do with the dozens of bills heading her way.
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A Great Lakes ‘Pompeii’? Lake Huron’s depths hold secrets of human history

Great Lakes Commission
Humans once hunted caribou on a land bridge that’s now submerged under Lake Huron. Research in this area has uncovered new findings, including a peat bog containing preserved prehistoric DNA. […]
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Lifestyle changes cut dementia risk in half of cases: London research

London Free Press
Get off the couch, go for a walk, get your hearing checked and get a good night’s sleep. 
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The Squeaky Sand Phenomenon

Interlochen Public Radio
On April 8, 2024, Meghan Hetfield and her partner Roni Pillischer witnessed a total solar eclipse over Lake Ontario. But in the middle of this intense and beautiful experience, something else kept grabbing their attention: the mystery of the squeaky sand all around them.
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Mystery donor gives London hospital $2M: ‘Unique and generous gift’

London Free Press
An anonymous local donor is writing a $2-million cheque to a London hospital, a no-strings-attached mega-donation arriving just days before Christmas. The mystery donor is leaving how the sum will be spent up to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, the fundraising arm of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, stipulating
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Climate takes its toll on the ‘cherry capital of the world’

Interlochen Public Radio
In partnership with Grist, a look at how northern Michigan's famous industry is coping with a changing climate.
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Londoner to choose $1.45M mansion or $1M cash after Dream Lottery win

London Free Press
Santa Claus came early for a pair of Londoners who on Wednesday received the Christmas gift of a lifetime after winning the winter draws of the Dream Lottery in support of London hospitals.
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Mary Sabuda – Maritime Transportation Policy Analyst

Great Lakes Commission
Mary Sabuda covers maritime transportation policy at the Great Lakes Commission. In this role, she works to advance policy and funding priorities related to navigation
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Deep Breathe is one of about a dozen London and area industries to get funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, each getting a share of $240,000 to use on innovation,

London Free Press
A London company developing technology that uses ultrasound to detect lung issues is now looking to use that same technology to detect internal bleeding, said Rob Arntfield, Deep Breathe chief executive and founder. Deep Breathe is one of about a dozen London and area industries to get funding from the
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Burgers made of beets? One London vegan startup is betting on it

London Free Press
What began as a fun food-truck burger for a small London startup has landed in grocery stores and is launching serious business growth.
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