How Downriver Detroit’s working communities fought for their region’s environment

How Downriver Detroit’s working communities fought for their region’s environment
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Downriver Detroit developed during the 20th century as an industrial region, but it was never just an industrial space. Alongside factories and working-class neighborhoods, there were wetlands, waterfront areas, nature preserves, farms and residential communities with different types of environments that shaped the region. This relationship lies at
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Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  

Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  
Great Lakes Echo
By Lily Cole  Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being

Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Plunkett For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
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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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North Huron changes bylaw, allows public to record council meetings

North Huron changes bylaw, allows public to record council meetings
The Lucknow Sentinel
North Huron has changed a bylaw that prohibited public recordings of its council meetings after a legal watchdog group challenged the restriction as unconstitutional. “We just want to have everything out in the clear,” North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer said in a March 3 interview, noting the meetings have always
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Bruce County reps advocate for rural issues at ROMA conference

Bruce County reps advocate for rural issues at ROMA conference
The Lucknow Sentinel
Leaders from across the province gathered in Toronto from Jan. 18 to 20 for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, including members of Bruce County council and staff. “The Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference is a fantastic event where we can showcase what makes Bruce County unique. We
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Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year

Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year
The Lucknow Sentinel
Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm was named the Business of the Year by the Huron Chamber of Commerce during the 20th Spirit of Success Awards Gala. Held Nov. 21, the milestone edition of the gala welcomed a sold-out crowd to Clinton’s Libro Hall, where attendees were able to enjoy an
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Teen charged following ‘hold and secure’ at Wingham high school

Teen charged following ‘hold and secure’ at Wingham high school
The Lucknow Sentinel
A 16-year-old from Huron-Kinloss is now facing a charge of assault with a weapon.
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Teen driver charged after vehicle rolls onto roof, lands in Lake Huron

Teen driver charged after vehicle rolls onto roof, lands in Lake Huron
The Lucknow Sentinel
A 16-year-old driver from Arthur, Ont. has been charged after allegedly launching their vehicle into Lake Huron. According to Huron County OPP, just before midnight on Sept. 14, police received a report of a vehicle that had entered Lake Huron at the west end of Amberley Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. When
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