A bridge on the southwest side of Lake Ontario in St. Catharines, Ontario,  will be closed for a month for maintenance. Read the full story by the Welland Tribune.
A bridge on the southwest side of Lake Ontario in St. Catharines, Ontario,  will be closed for a month for maintenance. Read the full story by the Welland Tribune.
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The Soo Locks have closed to marine traffic for their annual maintenance period, but the critical Great Lakes shipping gateway remains a hub of activity as engineers and technicians work […]
The Soo Locks have closed to marine traffic for their annual maintenance period, but the critical Great Lakes shipping gateway remains a hub of activity as engineers and technicians work […]
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The City of Duluth’s Engineering division will launch a new Private Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Program for certain properties starting this spring. These BMPs help control […]
The City of Duluth’s Engineering division will launch a new Private Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Program for certain properties starting this spring. These BMPs help control […]
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Winter maintenance at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is wrapping up as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to mark the start of the 2026 Great […]
Winter maintenance at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is wrapping up as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to mark the start of the 2026 Great […]
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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 but large in enthusiasm. Vice-president […]
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 but large in enthusiasm. Vice-president […]
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Michigan reduced funding for invasive species projects by $1.2 million. Conservation organizations like the regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) are rethinking their funding priorities for 2026 and beyond.
Michigan reduced funding for invasive species projects by $1.2 million. Conservation organizations like the regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) are rethinking their funding priorities for 2026 and beyond.
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South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered for their annual general meeting April 8 at the Walker House in Southampton. President Jo Ann Ruetz welcomed the group and new member Paula Fischer. She reviewed resolutions for the provincial annual general meeting and solicited input from South Bruce members. […]
South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered for their annual general meeting April 8 at the Walker House in Southampton. President Jo Ann Ruetz welcomed the group and new member Paula Fischer. She reviewed resolutions for the provincial annual general meeting and solicited input from South Bruce members. […]
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov  Industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability could continue putting pressure on transportation projects. Major construction plans remain on schedule.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov  Industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability could continue putting pressure on transportation projects. Major construction plans remain on schedule.
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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 Gardens (BBFG), delivering an overview […]
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 Gardens (BBFG), delivering an overview […]
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