Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions

Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.

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‘Food rescue’ agency eyes huge London growth after $250K gift

‘Food rescue’ agency eyes huge London growth after $250K gift
London Free Press
A charity that redistributes unsold food from retailers to those in need is opening a new warehouse in London thanks to a $250,000 donation.
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Southwestern Ontario police officers honoured for acts of bravery

Southwestern Ontario police officers honoured for acts of bravery
London Free Press
Police officers and firefighters pressed into action every day face enormous risks that often go unpublicized.
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Safety measures at busy intersection given the green light

Safety measures at busy intersection given the green light
The Kincardine Independent
(By Liz Small) After longstanding safety concerns and numerous accidents, safety changes will soon be implemented at a busy intersection. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase … Continue reading Safety measures at busy intersection given the green light →
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PHOTOS: Magic of Lights at Fanshawe Conservation Area

PHOTOS: Magic of Lights at Fanshawe Conservation Area
London Free Press
The holiday glow is on full display at Fanshawe Conservation Area where the Magic of Lights has returned for a fifth consecutive year. The 2.5-kilometre drive-through display features dozens of light displays and digital animations, including favourites such as the Enchanted Tunnel and new creations. The show opens Friday, Nov. 21 and runs until Jan. […]
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New figures shed light on police efforts to thwart Ontario outlaw bikers

New figures shed light on police efforts to thwart Ontario outlaw bikers
London Free Press
Ontario’s biker enforcement unit laid more charges and seized more items last year than the previous two years combined, new statistics show.
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Snow time! London awakes to snowfall, Environment Canada issues warning

Snow time! London awakes to snowfall, Environment Canada issues warning
London Free Press
It’s back. Snow has touched down in London for the first time this season, with the city waking up to a light dusting on Sunday morning as Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the region. Londoners can expect around five centimetres of snow on Sunday, according to the national weather agency, with wind […]
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Anishinaabe fire practices shaped Great Lakes ecosystems, new research shows

Anishinaabe fire practices shaped Great Lakes ecosystems, new research shows
Great Lakes Echo

By Victoria Witke

New research shows Anishinaabe fire practices shaped today’s Great Lakes ecosystems. The region’s forests never existed and can’t continue to exist without people – or fire.

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New figures shed light on spike in intimate-partner violence in London

New figures shed light on spike in intimate-partner violence in London
London Free Press
The 16th annual Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, run by the London Abused Women’s Centre, launched Oct. 27.
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London man charged in fatal crash also faces assault trial: Court records

London man charged in fatal crash also faces assault trial: Court records
London Free Press
The accused, Peter Caron, was unconscious in hospital on Monday.
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Detroit River-based program aims to foster stewardship through community connection

Detroit River-based program aims to foster stewardship through community connection
Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Barnes
The Detroit River serves as an important geographic feature, connecting lakes St. Clair and Erie and creating a natural border between the U.S. and Canada. Despite its physical prominence in Detroit, its rich cultural significance is lost among many community residents. Programs are underway to address that disconnect.

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Growing Concerns: Raking leaves saves reseeding the lawn

Growing Concerns: Raking leaves saves reseeding the lawn
London Free Press
Leaves left on the lawn will suffocate the grass
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