RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity

RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity
The Lucknow Sentinel
The old port did a huge international business in its day, signified with the vast, now empty grain terminals
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Ripley horticulturalists go green for March meeting

Ripley horticulturalists go green for March meeting
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) embraced St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the March 17 meeting with most participants sporting green clothing and accessories. Passersby could be forgiven for thinking the Ripley-Huron Community Centre had been invaded by leprechauns as about two dozen participants were rather short in stature
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OHL playoffs: London Knights lose again at home, Soo grabs 2-0 series lead

OHL playoffs: London Knights lose again at home, Soo grabs 2-0 series lead
The London Free Press
The best player in the series is the difference so far. Soo captain Brady Martin, who started the season with the Nashville Predators, broke the Knights’ hearts by zipping home the winner with 25.8 seconds left in the first overtime period for a 3-2 Game 2 victory before 8,260 Sunday
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Huron Bruce Nature learns how to attract butterflies to the garden

Huron Bruce Nature learns how to attract butterflies to the garden
The Lucknow Sentinel
Clinton resident and gardening enthusiast Mike Ward brought an informative presentation based on experience in his own urban garden.
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Nicholls: The fallout from a landmark social media addiction case

Nicholls: The fallout from a landmark social media addiction case
The London Free Press
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms
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Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology

Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

A recent study explores the importance of more diverse viewpoints and ethical considerations when working in archaeology, especially involving Indigenous artifacts.

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Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar

Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar
The Lucknow Sentinel
The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.
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Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?

Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?
The Lucknow Sentinel
The un-intended consequence of the tax hit some farmers
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Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean
Great Lakes Echo

No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026

Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026
Kincardine News
Outside, the Point Clark Community Centre looked like a scene from Disney’s Frozen, but inside, tables were loaded with warm casseroles contributed by about 60 Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) members for their first meeting of 2026 on Feb. 24. Following a hearty potluck lunch and friendly chatter, retired teacher Tim
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DNR takes rare step, intervenes in Consumers Energy dam sale proposal

DNR takes rare step, intervenes in Consumers Energy dam sale proposal
Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has intervened in Consumers Energy’s plan to sell its suite of 13 hydroelectric dams to a Maryland private equity firm. It’s the first time […]
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