Auto belt anxiety: One big London-area layoff, many charity questions

Auto belt anxiety: One big London-area layoff, many charity questions
The London Free Press
To the small-town hospital in Ingersoll, home to the auto assembly plant that had employed most of its members, the union local donated $10,000. Another $5,000, it gave to an inter-faith charity that helps the needy in the Southwestern Ontario community, including with Christmas hampers. The same amount it shared
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Ripley-based youth club learns to make salsa using their own harvest

Ripley-based youth club learns to make salsa using their own harvest
The Lucknow Sentinel
During their Sept. 13 meeting, For Our Youth members learned to make salsa and about microplastics found in Lake Huron.
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Thousands flock to tiny village of Lucknow for Kinsmen charity events

Thousands flock to tiny village of Lucknow for Kinsmen charity events
The Lucknow Sentinel
For two weekends each year, the number of people in the small village of Lucknow expands by thousands thanks to successful charity events run by the local Kinsmen Club. This is an instalment in Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
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London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

The London Free Press
A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]
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Demand is up at London Food Bank. But so are volunteer numbers

The London Free Press
London Food Bank announced Thursday it has surpassed a total of 4,000 registered volunteers, a significant milestone for the local charity.
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London food bank goes ‘elbows up, arms out’ in spring campaign

The London Free Press
The London Food Bank is adapting and slightly altering Canadians' response to the U.S. trade war.
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Pooled donations creating larger impact for area charities and initiatives

The Lucknow Sentinel

Community-pooled funds are helping boost charities and projects in the region. This is Part Three of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.

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