Shivakoti: H-1B visa fee hike in U.S. opens door for Canada

Shivakoti: H-1B visa fee hike in U.S. opens door for Canada
The London Free Press
Canada could be an attractive destination for highly educated people from abroad who can't afford a new $100,000 H-1B U.S. visa
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Major upgrade needed to expand Kincardine’s municipal water system

Major upgrade needed to expand Kincardine’s municipal water system
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine is working toward connecting Bruce Power as a customer of its water system, but an upgrade to the current infrastructure is required to make that happen. During the Oct. 8 meeting of council, staff explained the existing intake pipe, which supplies water from the lake, needs
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Pilot program to send Huron paramedics, mental health workers to homeless encampments

Pilot program to send Huron paramedics, mental health workers to homeless encampments
The Lucknow Sentinel
HURON – A new pilot program launching in Huron County is aiming to confront the growing rates of homelessness in the county head on. The Community Paramedic Homelessness Outreach program is set to launch Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will see Huron County paramedics and Huron housing and homelessness services staff
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Open houses planned for 2026 budget discussions in Kincardine

Kincardine News

Kincardine’s mayor is inviting the community to be part of the 2026 budget process through a series of upcoming open houses. “I am looking forward to hearing the opinions and recommendations of our municipal council, our staff, our community organizations, and our community residents and visitors,” Mayor Ken Craig is quoted in a news release. […]

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Canada Day: Your London primer for holiday fun

The London Free Press
Here’s your London guide to toast a true north strong and free, fireworks and all.
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Rural Southwestern Ontario politicians say no to wind turbines

The London Free Press
A Southwestern Ontario municipality has rejected a proposed wind turbine project after politicians received a loud negative response from many residents.
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Great Lakes states and provinces to host seventh annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

Great Lakes Commission

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the seventh annual Great

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Plan to put housing on city parking lots gathers steam

The London Free Press
City staff are recommending the city pursue housing development on a parking lot in Old East Village and two lots at Ridout and Horton
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Ontario surprise shaves nearly a point off London’s projected tax hike

The London Free Press
London politicians met Wednesday in the final advance meeting of their budget committee, finding some surprise savings through a legal interpretation by Queen's Park.
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