Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

Green energy boosters stress long-term savings
Great Lakes Echo

By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on

From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on
The London Free Press
On a day we celebrate the green, it was very white outside. St. Patrick’s Day revellers in London were going to have to cope with snow and high winds on Tuesday as they grip their green beer: The city awoke to snow and there was a risk of snow squalls into the afternoon, according to […]
On a day we celebrate the green, it was very white outside. St. Patrick’s Day revellers in London were going to have to cope with snow and high winds on Tuesday as they grip their green beer: The city awoke to snow and there was a risk of snow squalls into the afternoon, according to […]
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From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on

Years of increased winter variability lead to less predictability in lake ice conditions

Years of increased winter variability lead to less predictability in lake ice conditions
Great Lakes Commission
According to a research scientist at the Large Lakes Observatory on Lake Superior, because lake ice cover is impacted so heavily by weather, and Minnesota’s winter weather has become more […]
According to a research scientist at the Large Lakes Observatory on Lake Superior, because lake ice cover is impacted so heavily by weather, and Minnesota’s winter weather has become more […]
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No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow

No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow
The Lucknow Sentinel
Heavy rainfall and spring thaw caused significant flooding in Lucknow recently, but the Township said the influx of water didn’t cause any lasting effects to municipally owned property. “No significant damage to roads or municipal buildings has been reported,” John Yungblut, Huron-Kinloss’ director of public works, in an email, noting municipal staff is continuing to […]
Heavy rainfall and spring thaw caused significant flooding in Lucknow recently, but the Township said the influx of water didn’t cause any lasting effects to municipally owned property. “No significant damage to roads or municipal buildings has been reported,” John Yungblut, Huron-Kinloss’ director of public works, in an email, noting municipal staff is continuing to […]
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No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow

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

Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations

Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations
Great Lakes Echo
The Michigan DNR received a record 47,493 applications for 260 elk licenses in 2025. The state is considering changes in its regulations for elk hunting season in Pigeon River Country State Forest and an area near Gaylord.
The Michigan DNR received a record 47,493 applications for 260 elk licenses in 2025. The state is considering changes in its regulations for elk hunting season in Pigeon River Country State Forest and an area near Gaylord.
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Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations

Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River

Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes Commission
Uncle Sam Boat Tours is almost ready to return to the St. Lawrence River with thousands of tourists to celebrate 100 years in business. While some boats are undergoing work, […]
Uncle Sam Boat Tours is almost ready to return to the St. Lawrence River with thousands of tourists to celebrate 100 years in business. While some boats are undergoing work, […]
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Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River

Ripley-based youth club enjoys canning, baking on chilly April day

Ripley-based youth club enjoys canning, baking on chilly April day
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Ripley and District Horticultural “For Our Youth” (FOY) club changed things up a little for our April meeting. Instead of freezing our fingers off in the chilly weather to prepare our garden plot at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG), we decided to have a canning, baking and planting day at Leader Bonnie’s house […]
The Ripley and District Horticultural “For Our Youth” (FOY) club changed things up a little for our April meeting. Instead of freezing our fingers off in the chilly weather to prepare our garden plot at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG), we decided to have a canning, baking and planting day at Leader Bonnie’s house […]
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Ripley-based youth club enjoys canning, baking on chilly April day

New weather buoy coming to Lake Erie a ‘no brainer’

New weather buoy coming to Lake Erie a ‘no brainer’
Great Lakes Commission
After it is deployed later this month, a new weather buoy in Lake Erie off the shore of Buffalo, New York, will measure wind speed, air temperature, wave height, water […]
After it is deployed later this month, a new weather buoy in Lake Erie off the shore of Buffalo, New York, will measure wind speed, air temperature, wave height, water […]
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New weather buoy coming to Lake Erie a ‘no brainer’

Buoy network deployed on Lake Erie for summer season

Buoy network deployed on Lake Erie for summer season
Great Lakes Commission
A network of scientific buoys is being deployed across Lake Erie for the summer season to provide real-time data on wave conditions, water temperature, wind, and water quality for boaters, […]
A network of scientific buoys is being deployed across Lake Erie for the summer season to provide real-time data on wave conditions, water temperature, wind, and water quality for boaters, […]
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Buoy network deployed on Lake Erie for summer season
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