Ex-lifeguard leads push to educate swimmers on deadly Great Lakes rip currents

The Lucknow Sentinel

A former lifeguard is on a crusade to help local swimmers understand the dangers posed by rip currents, and how to survive them.

Former lifeguard Nathan MacIntyre is on a crusade to teach others about the dangers lurking in Southwestern Ontario Great Lakes after an especially deadly summer in the surf. MacIntyre, 43, is a massage therapist who worked 18 seasons as a lifeguard until 2016, guarding swimmers at Port Stanley’s main beach. Following the drowning death of 14-year-old Omer Buz there in July, MacIntyre’s passion for water safety was reignited. The 43-year-old is part of the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition and hopes to raise awareness of rip currents through presentations to first responders and the public. He spoke with LFP reporter Brian Williams. Read More

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Ex-lifeguard leads push to educate swimmers on deadly Great Lakes rip currents

Southwestern Ontario farmland values dipped in 2024

The Lucknow Sentinel

The average price came in at $26,530 per acre

The average price came in at $26,530 per acre

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Southwestern Ontario farmland values dipped in 2024

The impact of U.S. tariffs and an aggressive Build America mindset in Washington has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in London and the region, say automotive industry officials in Ontari

The impact of U.S. tariffs and an aggressive Build America mindset in Washington has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in London and the region, say automotive industry officials in Ontari
The London Free Press
The impact of U.S. tariffs has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in the London region, auto industry officials in Ontario say
The impact of U.S. tariffs has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in the London region, auto industry officials in Ontario say
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The impact of U.S. tariffs and an aggressive Build America mindset in Washingto…

From rules to risks: What you need to know about riding e-scooters

From rules to risks: What you need to know about riding e-scooters
The London Free Press
Electric scooters are becoming an increasingly common sight on London streets and pathways.
Electric scooters are becoming an increasingly common sight on London streets and pathways.
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From rules to risks: What you need to know about riding e-scooters

Speed cameras in London: A ‘tax grab’ or road safety success?

Speed cameras in London: A ‘tax grab’ or road safety success?
The London Free Press
London's deputy mayor calls Premier Doug Ford's decision to ban speed cameras 'short-sighted'
London's deputy mayor calls Premier Doug Ford's decision to ban speed cameras 'short-sighted'
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Speed cameras in London: A ‘tax grab’ or road safety success?

Five things to know about GM’s idled Cami auto plant in Ingersoll

Five things to know about GM’s idled Cami auto plant in Ingersoll
The London Free Press
Weak sales have prompted GM to end production of an electric cargo van in Ingersoll, casting the future of hundreds of workers into limbo.
Weak sales have prompted GM to end production of an electric cargo van in Ingersoll, casting the future of hundreds of workers into limbo.
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Five things to know about GM’s idled Cami auto plant in Ingersoll

Great Lakes water levels are the lowest in a decade – but is it a crisis?

Great Lakes water levels are the lowest in a decade – but is it a crisis?
The London Free Press
This year’s conditions are a combination of natural and climatic factors, including dry weather and a low-water cycle.
This year’s conditions are a combination of natural and climatic factors, including dry weather and a low-water cycle.
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Great Lakes water levels are the lowest in a decade – but is it a crisis?

Canada Post shake-up: Is your rural Southwestern Ontario outlet safe?

Canada Post shake-up: Is your rural Southwestern Ontario outlet safe?
The London Free Press
The future of dozens of London-region rural post offices could soon be in play, as a moratorium on closing rural postal outlets is lifted.
The future of dozens of London-region rural post offices could soon be in play, as a moratorium on closing rural postal outlets is lifted.
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Canada Post shake-up: Is your rural Southwestern Ontario outlet safe?

Ontario’s new electricity rates kick in Nov. 1 – here’s what changes

Ontario’s new electricity rates kick in Nov. 1 – here’s what changes
The London Free Press
London Hydro estimates the move will add $1.50 to $1.68 for every 100 kilowatt-hours to monthly bills.
London Hydro estimates the move will add $1.50 to $1.68 for every 100 kilowatt-hours to monthly bills.
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Ontario’s new electricity rates kick in Nov. 1 – here’s what changes
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