Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory

Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory
Kincardine News
In 1879, the 60-foot steam tug “Prince Alfred” arrived in Wiarton to replace the “O’Koura” which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents. The winter of 1879-80 was unusually mild and the Prince Alfred was able to […]
In 1879, the 60-foot steam tug “Prince Alfred” arrived in Wiarton to replace the “O’Koura” which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents. The winter of 1879-80 was unusually mild and the Prince Alfred was able to […]
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Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory

Greater Cleveland Aquarium to host summer beach cleanups for Lake Erie

Greater Cleveland Aquarium to host summer beach cleanups for Lake Erie
Great Lakes Commission
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is recruiting volunteers for a series of community beach cleanups this summer aimed at keeping debris out of Lake Erie and local waterways. Each cleanup begins […]
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is recruiting volunteers for a series of community beach cleanups this summer aimed at keeping debris out of Lake Erie and local waterways. Each cleanup begins […]
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium to host summer beach cleanups for Lake Erie

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes ‘Kaloolah’ at Southampton

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes ‘Kaloolah’ at Southampton
Kincardine News
Four times a week, 'Kaloolah' steamed north to Southampton, touching at Kincardine, Port Head, Inverhuron, Baie du Dore, and Port Elgin.
Four times a week, 'Kaloolah' steamed north to Southampton, touching at Kincardine, Port Head, Inverhuron, Baie du Dore, and Port Elgin.
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Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes ‘Kaloolah’ at Southampton

New Pure Michigan campaign shows off refreshing Great Lakes summer to Texans and New Yorkers

New Pure Michigan campaign shows off refreshing Great Lakes summer to Texans and New Yorkers
Great Lakes Commission
Pure Michigan advertising influenced 1.5 million vacations in Michigan from national, regional, and in-state markets targeted by the iconic campaign last year. In its 20th year, Pure Michigan is expanding […]
Pure Michigan advertising influenced 1.5 million vacations in Michigan from national, regional, and in-state markets targeted by the iconic campaign last year. In its 20th year, Pure Michigan is expanding […]
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State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
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State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

Matthew Good added to Lucknow’s Music in the Fields lineup

Matthew Good added to Lucknow’s Music in the Fields lineup
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen have announced a performer change for this year’s Music in the Fields. In a May 5 new release, the club announced Matthew Good and His Band is replacing previously announced Headstones in the Friday night lineup “due to unforeseen circumstances.” “Matthew Good is one of Canada’s most respected and enduring […]
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen have announced a performer change for this year’s Music in the Fields. In a May 5 new release, the club announced Matthew Good and His Band is replacing previously announced Headstones in the Friday night lineup “due to unforeseen circumstances.” “Matthew Good is one of Canada’s most respected and enduring […]
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Matthew Good added to Lucknow’s Music in the Fields lineup

Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable recycling plan

Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable recycling plan
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your subscription. If you … Continue reading Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable recycling plan →
(By Pauline Kerr) It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your subscription. If you … Continue reading Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable recycling plan →
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Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable re…

Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer

Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase … Continue reading Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer →
(By Pauline Kerr) Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase … Continue reading Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer →
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Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer

Tryouts are in full swing

Tryouts are in full swing
The Kincardine Independent
(By Becky Grebenjak) As temperatures rise and thoughts drift toward summer, another seasonal ritual is underway across local rinks and diamonds: tryouts. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading Tryouts are in full swing →
(By Becky Grebenjak) As temperatures rise and thoughts drift toward summer, another seasonal ritual is underway across local rinks and diamonds: tryouts. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading Tryouts are in full swing →
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Tryouts are in full swing

Great Lakes Surf Rescue visits Alanson, Pellston after student drownings last summer

Great Lakes Surf Rescue visits Alanson, Pellston after student drownings last summer
Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project often visits communities and schools to educate them on drowning prevention. The organization will be working with first responders in northern Michigan. Read the […]
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project often visits communities and schools to educate them on drowning prevention. The organization will be working with first responders in northern Michigan. Read the […]
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