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Accused in fatal London crash faces new charges in northwestern Ontario

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 19:08 London Free Press

London police announced charges earlier this week against Randy Dale Jones, 44, in the crash that killed a 67-year-old woman.

Oxford County confirms cybersecurity incident, says services unaffected

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 17:33 London Free Press

“Municipalities are frequent targets of cyberattacks and, despite our best efforts, we are now in this situation,” Oxford County warden said.

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Crumbling U.P. dam reveals potential risks of private hydroelectric ownership

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:11 Interlochen Public Radio

A crumbling, century-old dam in AuTrain Township could threaten local businesses and public safety, with some worried about a dam failure or its possible removal. What does that mean for dams elsewhere in the state.

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MP joins police chiefs’ growing push for bail reform for repeat offenders

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:31 London Free Press

Police chiefs from two London-area municipalities sat down with a newly elected local Conservative MP to discuss public safety, with a focus on bail reform.

Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 05:42 Interlochen Public Radio

Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county.

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ANALYSIS: Are Londoners willing to pay for $90K/year city councillors?

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 09:00 London Free Press

It's the $90,000 question: Should London's 14 city councillors earn that much annually to do their job?

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Rural Southwestern Ontario politicians say no to wind turbines

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 12:22 London Free Press

A Southwestern Ontario municipality has rejected a proposed wind turbine project after politicians received a loud negative response from many residents.

Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 12:47 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

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce continuing operations despite funding woes

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 15:32 Kincardine News

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce says it won’t be shutting down operations. “Despite a lack of funding from the majority of Ontario Provincial Police serviced municipalities at this time, Crime Stoppers is still here to take the public’s tips anonymously as it has since 1987,” the organization said in a Dec. 19 news release. On […]

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Glen Lake board puts a hold on school forest housing discussion

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 13:52 Interlochen Public Radio

The proposal was originally discussed at an October board meeting.

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Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray elected deputy warden of Bruce County

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 13:19 The Lucknow Sentinel

Huron-Kinloss’ mayor is the new deputy warden of Bruce County. “I am honoured to have been chosen as deputy warden of Bruce County,” said Deputy Warden Don Murray in a news release. “I look forward to working closely with Warden Charbonneau and my fellow members of council to continue advancing the growth and well-being of […]

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