Ontario still hasn’t acted on advice to toughen rules around lead in drinking water

Ontario still hasn’t acted on advice to toughen rules around lead in drinking water
The London Free Press
'It's painful to see our authorities not following the evidence when people's health is at risk.' Internal documents show experts supported adopting Health Canada's more stringent guidelines for the toxic chemical back in 2021.
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Public consultation for new Kincardine high school now underway

Public consultation for new Kincardine high school now underway
Kincardine News
As progress continues on the replacement build for Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS), the community is being invited to view and comment on the new facility’s design. Until Oct. 24, members of the public can view preliminary floor plans and renderings for the school on the Bluewater District School Board
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Lashitew: It’s time for Canada to lower 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese EVs

Lashitew: It’s time for Canada to lower 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese EVs
The London Free Press
Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says
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Kincardine’s All Wheel Park expected to be complete next summer

Kincardine’s All Wheel Park expected to be complete next summer
Kincardine News
Construction on Kincardine’s new All Wheel Park could be complete by July 1, 2026. The Kincardine and District Lions Club plans to have shovels in the ground in the spring of next year with a completion date for the project sometime before Canada Day, the club recently announced. The planned All Wheel
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McDonald: No place like home for Canadian tourists as U.S. suffers

The London Free Press
Moira A. McDonald, Ann-Kathrin McLean Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic uncertainty have all damaged the reputation of the American travel sector. Canadian travellers are increasingly turning to domestic destinations instead of heading south. In July
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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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