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Emergency room at Durham Hospital closed until Sunday at 7 a.m.

Due to insufficient staffing, the Durham Hospital’s emergency department will be closed Saturday, May 18, reopening Sunday, May 19 at 7 a.m.  Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 to be taken to the nearest open emergency department by ambulance, South Bruce Grey Health Centre news release announced Friday night.   For non-urgent health-care, […]

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Opinion | Michigan is failing our English learner students, and that has to change | Bridge Michigan

Opinion | Michigan is failing our English learner students, and that has to change | Bridge Michigan
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Here’s why: Michigan’s immigrant population is one of the few areas of growth for our state. In fact, 13% of children are considered to be part of immigrant families. Immigrant community a bright spot in Michigan Immigrants, many of whom are learning English, are also an important

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Toxic Great Lakes algae makes Michigan sick. But remedy may be near | Bridge Michigan

Toxic Great Lakes algae makes Michigan sick. But remedy may be near | Bridge Michigan
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Scientists at the University of Toledo are nearing a treatment for toxic algae exposure Efforts by Michigan and Ohio to reduce farming pollution that causes harmful blooms haven’t worked well But researchers hope a potential treatment encourages people to support reduction efforts The toxic algae blooms that

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London police chief, board address uptick in hate crimes: ‘Troubling’
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Facing a nearly 40 per cent jump in hate crimes last year, London’s police chief outlined the force’s “proactive approach” the problem that the city’s police board called “troubling.” Published May 17, 2024  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute

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London fire victim remembered as ‘light for a lot of people’
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Article content A man who died after being pulled from a London housing co-op fire this week is being remembered as “a light for a lot of people.” Fire crews responded shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday to a blaze at the Tolpuddle Housing Co-op at 654 King

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Upheaval atop London hospital continues as new acting CEO appointed
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Article content The head the Windsor Regional Hospital has been appointed as the acting chief executive of the London Health Sciences Centre, the latter’s board of directors announced on Friday. David Musyj, president and chief executive in Windsor for nearly two decades, will temporarily fill the top

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2024 Michigan elections: Speaker Johnson raising funds, Hollier in trouble | Bridge Michigan

2024 Michigan elections: Speaker Johnson raising funds, Hollier in trouble | Bridge Michigan
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Monday, May 13 GOP pushes absentee voting The Michigan GOP is urging its members to add their names to the state’s permanent absentee voter list, arguing Republicans “cannot afford to underestimate the strategic importance” of voting by mail in 2024. The Monday appeal marked a notable tone

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Community backlash doesn’t change reality of nursing shortage, says SBGHC president

Despite weeks of “intense” backlash, South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s president and CEO said she is committed to improving access to healthcare in Durham by stabilizing local hospital operations. On June 3, the 10 in-patient beds at the Durham site will transfer to hospitals in Kincardine and Walkerton leaving only emergency and urgent care available […]

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Leaves of three senior officers will ‘impact’ London police: Chief
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Article content The loss of three senior police officers who went on medical leave this month will have an impact on London police, but it won’t affect the force’s ability to serve the community, the chief says. Deputy Chief Trish McIntyre and two senior officers – a

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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss effects of the Flint Water Crisis on kids | Bridge Michigan

Bridge Lunch Break to discuss effects of the Flint Water Crisis on kids | Bridge Michigan
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Please fill out our Lunch Break registration form to be sent a calendar invitation to the event, including the Zoom link. This registration form also includes an opportunity to submit questions for our reporters. Bridge’s Lunch Break monthly series focuses on timely topics facing our state. Previous

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Ransomware update: Ascension can’t fill prescriptions at its Michigan pharmacies | Bridge Michigan

Ransomware update: Ascension can’t fill prescriptions at its Michigan pharmacies | Bridge Michigan
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Ascension has warned of “longer than usual wait times and some delays,” and it continues to direct patients to “bring notes on symptoms and a list of current medications, including prescription numbers or bottles.” Patients are expected to keep their appointments, although some non-emergency procedures, tests and

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2024 Michigan elections: Kristina Karamo loses fight for state GOP (again) | Bridge Michigan

2024 Michigan elections: Kristina Karamo loses fight for state GOP (again) | Bridge Michigan
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Monday, May 13 GOP pushes absentee voting The Michigan GOP is urging its members to add their names to the state’s permanent absentee voter list, arguing Republicans “cannot afford to underestimate the strategic importance” of voting by mail in 2024. The Monday appeal marked a notable tone