Renovation prices climb across Canada – why is London feeling it most?

Renovation prices climb across Canada – why is London feeling it most?
London Free Press
Despite the recent increases, homeowners may see some relief in the second half of 2025.
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Granholm on state budget stalemate, political divisions, and Duggan’s bid for governor

Interlochen Public Radio
The former Michigan governor worked through budget standoffs — and brief partial government shutdowns — in 2007 and 2009. She shares her thoughts.
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It now costs more to camp at many Michigan state parks

Interlochen Public Radio
As of August 1, many of Michigan’s 103 state parks increased rates for camping and overnight lodging. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the reason for the increase is to keep pace with the cost of utilities, equipment, and staff.
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‘Big, beautiful bill’ scraps $20M conservation projects in northwest Michigan

Interlochen Public Radio
he money was slotted for stream restoration and farmland preservation across the region.
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Jimmy Carter to be honored with a state funeral before being buried next to Rosalynn

Interlochen Public Radio
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
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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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Unreliable winters bring new ideas, from different offerings to lobbying

Interlochen Public Radio
Among the longer-term approaches to address increasingly unreliable winter weather, some groups are pushing against fossil fuels.
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DNR pushes for license fee increases as costs skyrocket

Interlochen Public Radio
The price of hunting and fishing licenses could see a significant bump if the legislation is passed.
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Living wage in Grey-Bruce $23.05 per hour, report says

The Lucknow Sentinel
It costs more to live in Grey-Bruce than anywhere else in the province outside of Toronto, according to the 2024 Ontario Living Wage Network’s latest report. A resident of the Grey, Bruce, Perth, Huron, Simcoe region needs to earn $23.05 hours per 40-hour work week to make ends meet this
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It’s official: South Bruce is a willing DGR host

The Lucknow Sentinel
On Nov. 12, South Bruce council adopted the narrow referendum decision in favour of being host to an underground vault for used nuclear fuel, thereby unlocking a $4 million “milestone payment,” whether the facility is built there or not. Council members in a unanimous recorded vote adopted the community’s vote
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Wingham hospital foundation reaches $3.6M goal for CT scanner purchase

The Lucknow Sentinel
The Wingham hospital is getting its CT scanner. On Nov. 11, the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation announced having successfully raised the funds needed to cover the cost of purchasing the scanner, as well as the required facility renovations to accommodate the machine. The foundation’s Caring Together campaign began in late
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