The local economy lost more than 3,000 jobs in March, pushing the London area’s unemployment rate to 9.1 per cent, the highest in Canada, new figures show. March’s jobless rate marks the eight straight month the local unemployment figure has been rising, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The rate was 8.8
By Riley Wilson
Climate change, invasive species and other human-driven pressures are among the leading causes of declining freshwater health in the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation reports. There's a growing need for community engagement to protect the lakes, one study finds.
Participants are being sought for an upcoming employment event being held in Kincardine in April. “The Job Fair and Career Expo is all about connecting people to opportunity,” said Evan Vatri, Kincardine’s community economic development co-ordinator, in a news release. “It’s a chance to explore careers, meet employers, and find
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Across Michigan, religious institutions, local governments, schools and nonprofits are turning to a federal program called Elective Pay to help pay for solar panels and other clean-energy projects.
The post Federal program can help nonprofits cover costs of clean-energy projects first appeared on Great Lakes Echo. Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
'We're at the front edge of a wave. I don’t want to be doom-and-gloom but it will get worse before it gets better.'
By Karlee VanAntwerp
Critics of the proliferation of data centers are calling for a one-year moratorium on the approval of new projects.
The post Data center concerns lead to push for a one-year moratorium on projects first appeared on Great Lakes Echo. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a 10-year plan with the goal to boost the state’s maritime industry, create jobs, and protect the Great Lakes. Read the full […]
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira
A recent study examines how solar projects could be planned in ways that benefit rural communities without significantly increasing electricity costs.
The post Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.