$7B EV battery plant looms large in south London industrial project

The London Free Press
The lure of landing new jobs tied to Volkswagen’s $7-billion EV battery plant is driving a move by city councillors to seek the province’s help in fast-tracking a proposed industrial development south of Highway 401. City council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously Wednesday for the city to request a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to […]
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Final Kincardine budget yet to be determined

The Kincardine Independent

(By Liz Small) Kincardine council needs more time to go over budget details. Due to the impending winter storm, the meeting was held virtually via Zoom on Feb. 12. To … Continue reading Final Kincardine budget yet to be determined →

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County’s human services department presents reports on assistance to children

The Kincardine Independent

(By Pauline Kerr) The Bruce County human services department presented two reports to county council on Feb. 6 regarding assistance to children. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading County’s human services department presents reports on assistance to children →

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Kincardine Lions secure $600K for All Wheel Park development

Kincardine News

The Municipality is stepping up to help make the Lions Club’s All Wheel Park a reality. “As we’re growing, I think it’s important that we’re also creating opportunities for youth,” Coun. Beth Blackwell said during the Jan. 27 meeting of Kincardine council. The planned All Wheel Park is a 7,000 square foot recreational space designed […]

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As mayor lobbies in Washington, councillors back Canada-first stance

The London Free Press
London city councillors have given their thumbs-up to the mayor’s effort to try to protect and promote local businesses amid tariff threats from the United States. City council voted unanimously Tuesday to support a motion to have the city review its procurement practices to ensure the city is choosing Canadian companies for goods, services and […]
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Municipal costs continue to rise at a pace taxpayers can’t handle

The Lucknow Sentinel

Municipal groups say the growing service cost deficit has to be uploaded to the province

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Lunar New Year: 5 London things to know about the holiday

The London Free Press
Fireworks, a gala and a concert are some of the Lunar New Year events in London to mark the arrival of the Year of the Snake
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Ontario’s homeless population, in homeless encampments, is likely growing

The Lucknow Sentinel

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario calculated there were at least 1,400 homeless encampments in the province in 2023

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Proposed tax increase reduced to six per cent

The Kincardine Independent

(By Liz Small) Kincardine council met Monday, Jan. 13 to go over the proposed capital budget and discuss line by line, details outlined in the report. To read the entire … Continue reading Proposed tax increase reduced to six per cent →

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Indoor sports dome proposed

The Kincardine Independent

(By Liz Small) A proposal for an indoor sports dome to be located in the Township of Huron-Kinloss has council’s stamp of approval. To read the entire article online, click … Continue reading Indoor sports dome proposed →

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LFP ARCHIVES: The first time we published a photo

The London Free Press
It's believed the first photo may have been the one included with this story on jockey Otto Wonderley in our July 31, 1901 edition.
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Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive

Great Lakes Commission

This project has ended. Archived project materials are available below.  Physical barriers prevent water from cycling naturally, resulting in flooding, sewer overflows, and risks to

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