Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs
Great Lakes Echo
By Olivia O’Neill Many local governments in and away from popular vacation destinations are wrestling with how to balance economic benefits of short-term rentals to accommodate visitors and a shortage of affordable long-term housing.
By Olivia O’Neill Many local governments in and away from popular vacation destinations are wrestling with how to balance economic benefits of short-term rentals to accommodate visitors and a shortage of affordable long-term housing.
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Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

Suburban Chicago has greater tree canopy inequity than the city, study finds

Suburban Chicago has greater tree canopy inequity than the city, study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Most Americans live in suburbs and beyond urban centers, but inequities in tree canopy distribution are primarily studied in major cities. However, a new study of the Chicago region found that the highest level of tree canopy inequity was in the suburbs.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Most Americans live in suburbs and beyond urban centers, but inequities in tree canopy distribution are primarily studied in major cities. However, a new study of the Chicago region found that the highest level of tree canopy inequity was in the suburbs.
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Suburban Chicago has greater tree canopy inequity than the city, study finds

Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish farming

Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish farming
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.
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Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish far…

Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds

Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.
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Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds

Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student

Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student
The London Free Press
Four buildings at Western University housing science faculties have been on backup power for six days
Four buildings at Western University housing science faculties have been on backup power for six days
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Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student

Why housing construction is soaring in London while Toronto stalls

Why housing construction is soaring in London while Toronto stalls
The London Free Press
New data show a widening gap between housing markets in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario.
New data show a widening gap between housing markets in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario.
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Why housing construction is soaring in London while Toronto stalls

Huron author’s debut collection to support community initiatives

Huron author’s debut collection to support community initiatives
The Lucknow Sentinel
A local author’s debut project will support survivors of domestic abuse. Kiara Jane Markle is set to launch her debut poetry anthology, Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor’s Blueprint. A collection of 60 poems, the book documents her 20-year journey through childhood trauma, system navigation, and building a safe life from scratch.  Markle said her passion for writing started as a […]
A local author’s debut project will support survivors of domestic abuse. Kiara Jane Markle is set to launch her debut poetry anthology, Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor’s Blueprint. A collection of 60 poems, the book documents her 20-year journey through childhood trauma, system navigation, and building a safe life from scratch.  Markle said her passion for writing started as a […]
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Huron author’s debut collection to support community initiatives

Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town

Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town
The London Free Press
If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
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Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town

Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents

Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents
The Kincardine Independent
Multiple concerns expressed by residents, including the environment, septic and traffic (By Liz Small) A 32-lot development proposed in Lake Huron Highlands north of Kincardine has residents more than a … Continue reading Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents →
Multiple concerns expressed by residents, including the environment, septic and traffic (By Liz Small) A 32-lot development proposed in Lake Huron Highlands north of Kincardine has residents more than a … Continue reading Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents →
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Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents

Carr: Canada’s disabled deserve supports, not faster path to death

Carr: Canada’s disabled deserve supports, not faster path to death
The London Free Press
Changes to MAID means assisted suicide may be available to the disabled even when they are not nearing the end of life
Changes to MAID means assisted suicide may be available to the disabled even when they are not nearing the end of life
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Carr: Canada’s disabled deserve supports, not faster path to death

Kincardine hosting community discussion session on affordable housing

Kincardine hosting community discussion session on affordable housing
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents to join an interactive community conversation focused on affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and building a community that remains welcoming, vibrant, and attainable for everyone. The event takes place at the Davidson Centre on July 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will hear from housing […]
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents to join an interactive community conversation focused on affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and building a community that remains welcoming, vibrant, and attainable for everyone. The event takes place at the Davidson Centre on July 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will hear from housing […]
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Kincardine hosting community discussion session on affordable housing

Kincardine hosts Kenyan delegation interested in nuclear energy

Kincardine hosts Kenyan delegation interested in nuclear energy
Kincardine News
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Kincardine welcomed a delegation from Kenya on June 5, as part of an international knowledge-sharing visit focused on nuclear energy and community development. “It is exciting to welcome visitors from around the world to learn about the positive impact the nuclear industry has had […]
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Kincardine welcomed a delegation from Kenya on June 5, as part of an international knowledge-sharing visit focused on nuclear energy and community development. “It is exciting to welcome visitors from around the world to learn about the positive impact the nuclear industry has had […]
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Kincardine hosts Kenyan delegation interested in nuclear energy
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