Storm-zapped London city pool closed as outdoor swimming season begins

Storm-zapped London city pool closed as outdoor swimming season begins
London Free Press
Severe weather earlier this week damaged the electrical pumping system at the Byron pool in the city's west end, forcing a repair shut-down.
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Scratching the Right Itch

Interlochen Public Radio
Ron Reimink knew how uncomfortable and annoying swimmer’s itch could be. He spent much of his adult life trying to eradicate it in lakes across northern Michigan. Then one day, he realized he was completely wrong.
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Maggie Mac Neil, Jeff Carter joining London Sports Hall of Fame

Maggie Mac Neil, Jeff Carter joining London Sports Hall of Fame
London Free Press
The London Sports Hall of Fame announced six inductees who will be honoured at a ceremony Nov. 6 at the Hellenic Centre.
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Community Living raising $500K to combat client housing shortage

Community Living raising $500K to combat client housing shortage
The Lucknow Sentinel
Facing a “critical housing shortage” for its clients, Community Living Wingham and District (CLWD) has launched a $500,000 housing campaign to build long-term living spaces to address the need. “We are experiencing a severe backlog of clients seeking accommodation,” explained Jim Dore, CLWD president in a May 21 news release announcing a donation of $50,000 […]
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London swimming registration resumes after technical glitch fixed

London swimming registration resumes after technical glitch fixed
London Free Press
Londoners looking forward to the first swim of the season can dive right in.
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What’s up in London this Victoria Day long weekend?

What’s up in London this Victoria Day long weekend?
London Free Press
As we head into the Victoria Day long weekend, here's a look at the weather forecast and planned city festivities.
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The Longest Paddle

Interlochen Public Radio
After Traci Lynn Martin’s mom died, she knew she couldn’t keep putting off her dream: Becoming the first person to kayak around the Great Lakes in one year.
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Essays by Karen Anderson: Merganser Math

Interlochen Public Radio
On a morning in late spring, my husband and I are canoeing a section of the Manistee River. Close to shore a merganser duck is swimming with ten ducklings in a row behind her. Ten.
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Western Mustangs honour top athletes at year-end banquet

Western Mustangs honour top athletes at year-end banquet
London Free Press
Western track and field stars Kenneth West and Favour Okpali have been named the Mustangs' athletes of the year
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Essays by Karen Anderson: Merganser Math

Interlochen Public Radio
On a morning in late spring, my husband and I are canoeing a section of the Manistee River. Close to shore a merganser duck is swimming with ten ducklings in a row behind her. Ten.
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Woodstock: Setting their ‘sites’ on quality of life

Woodstock: Setting their ‘sites’ on quality of life
London Free Press
A city's amenities can play a critical role during the site-selection process. This is Part Three of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
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Back to the Boundary Waters

Interlochen Public Radio
Erik Grams has been taking trips to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for over 30 years. It’s his favorite place in the world. But last year, during a fishing trip, there was a fatal accident that left Erik wrestling with his feelings about the place he loved.
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