‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
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LETTER: Additional jails an ‘expensive Band-Aid solution’

LETTER: Additional jails an ‘expensive Band-Aid solution’
Kincardine News
Another week, another expensive full page ad bragging about the Ford government building more jails. This unpopular government (Ford has the lowest approval rating of all the Canadian premiers) sure knows how to spend taxpayer money, not just on a lot of self-promotional advertising, but on things we don’t need
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Baranyai: Some suggestions to really protect Ontario

Baranyai: Some suggestions to really protect Ontario
The London Free Press
Ads seldom rely on information alone to make their point. Most aim for an emotional response to help the message land. They may tug at your heartstrings or tickle your funny bone, play on your deepest fears and insecurities, even make your blood boil. The stronger the emotional hook, the
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Belsara: What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus in Canada

Belsara: What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus in Canada
The London Free Press
Canadians may be wondering: just how prevalent are such mosquito-borne viruses in Canada, and how risky is the summer camping trip?
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Horticultural society receives Bruce Botanical Food Gardens update

Horticultural society receives Bruce Botanical Food Gardens update
Kincardine News
It seems spring has finally sprung and the gardening season is in full frenzy with many events and activities. The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) regular monthly meeting took place May 20 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre with guest speaker Olivia Haufe, garden manager of the Bruce Botanical Food
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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
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The maritime border with Canada runs for hundreds of miles across water no cutter can watch at once. The Coast Guard just put an orange drone on Lake Erie that stays out 100 days at a time

The maritime border with Canada runs for hundreds of miles across water no cutter can watch at once. The Coast Guard just put an orange drone on Lake Erie that stays out 100 days at a time
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed two autonomous orange Saildrone vessels on Lake Erie as part of a larger 16-drone program to monitor the U.S.–Canada maritime border, track vessel traffic, […]
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Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program

Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program
Kincardine News
Looking for something different to do this summer? Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) is inviting youth ages 14 to 17 to take part in its youth stewardship (YS) program — a hands-on experience where students can learn new skills, meet new people, and make a real impact in their community
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Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary presents annual member awards

Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary presents annual member awards
The Lucknow Sentinel
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held their awards and dessert meeting on May 25 at the Kincardine Curling Club. The executive supplied the delicious desserts as usual. Ginny Ross and her committee of Bessie Farrell and Pat Emmerton handed out the yearly certificates and carnations
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