May

Bald eagle success story faces new threats

Bald eagle success story faces new threats
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining. Workers are finding empty and damaged nests, malnourished eaglets and adult bald eagles attempting to nest a second time after failed attempts. Funding delays aren't helping.
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‘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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Youth group begins planting at Bruce Botanical Food Gardens

Youth group begins planting at Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
The Lucknow Sentinel
It was a beautiful Saturday morning on May 30 at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG). Twenty-five For Our Youth (FOY) members joined together to learn about horticulture. They were especially excited because today was the day they were planning their own garden patch for the year. Leader Rhonda Curran
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Takeout trash piling up at universities

Takeout trash piling up at universities
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
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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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Multiple nominees entering election race in Huron-Kinloss

Multiple nominees entering election race in Huron-Kinloss
The Lucknow Sentinel
Municipal council hopefuls have begun submitting applications in Huron-Kinloss. The Township of Huron-Kinloss council is comprised of a mayor, deputy mayor, and five councillors-at-large. The nomination period opened on May 1 with Aug. 21 being the last day applications are being accepted ahead of the October election. According to the
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Nominations trickling in for seats on Kincardine council

Nominations trickling in for seats on Kincardine council
Kincardine News
Municipal council hopefuls have begun submitting applications in Kincardine. The nomination period opened on May 1 with Aug. 21 being the last day applications are being accepted ahead of the October election. According to the unofficial list of candidates posted on the municipal website, as of June 20, six applications
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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 District Senior School celebrates prom

Kincardine District Senior School celebrates prom
Kincardine News
Kincardine District Senior School enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day to celebrate prom at the beautiful Kincardine Beach Pavilion on May 30. Over 150 seniors, including their guests, attended this celebratory milestone event by enjoying a delicious meal provided by Bar Down and The Ice Cream Shack, as well as a
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