Investment

By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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Construction work on the boardwalk at Station Beach is slated to begin in early December with an expected completion by this coming spring. “This work represents a significant investment in the long-term health and enjoyment of Station Beach,” said Luke Bedard, director of community services for the Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) in a Nov. 26 […]

Since first being detected in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has had a dramatic impact on North America

When we talk about London’s future, two words dominate every conversation: housing and workforce. They’re not separate issues. They’re two sides of the same coin. And how we respond today will determine whether our city continues to grow or falls behind.   At the London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre, the Doorways to Dreams campaign is building […]

Premier Doug Ford was in St. Thomas on Thursday morning to mark a $3.2-billion investment by Norway-based Vianode in a local plant officials say will eventually employ 1,000 and help power about two million electric vehicles annually. Synthetic graphite, key to the production of EVs and batteries, will be produced at the facility that’s expected […]

By Camila Bello Castro

A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the city.

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London’s military giant may cash in on Canada’s investment in new defence hardware.

St. Thomas has landed a $2-billion manufacturing investment that will create 300 jobs and supply the region’s growing electric vehicle supply base. Vianode, a Norwegian industry that makes artificial graphite, critical in the production of electric vehicles (EV) and batteries, has already begun work on a plant slated to open in 2028, said Sean Dyke, […]

Bruce Power is showing support for area hospices in recognition of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. “The availability of quality health care and the well-being of community are key focus areas for Bruce Power’s community investment strategy,” Maggie Tieman, Bruce Power’s director of community and external affairs, said in a news release. “Ensuring quality […]

It'll will support Indwell’s redevelopment of the former War Memorial Children’s Hospital into Hilda Stuarts Loft.

Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says

A coalition of maritime groups says the St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway is the logistical and industrial backbone of North America and will require major infrastructure investments, a faster shift to […]