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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy announced Wednesday that, after decades of community engagement and cleanup efforts, a west Michigan Lake has been removed from a list […]
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There was a time, not so long ago, when Canadians of all political stripes, faiths, and geographies would gather around common sources of information, the evening news, the daily paper, the national broadcaster.
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The first meeting of the 2025-2026 season of the Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) club went swimmingly with an excellent presentation on the changing ecology of Lake Huron fish communities by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Management biologist Arunas Liskaukas. Nearing retirement after a 35-year “dream” career researching and working
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The first meeting of the fall season of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) took place at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Sept. 17. The group welcomed Amanda Saxton and Kim Armitage of Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a group dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices and finding solutions that
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The Ripley Reunion committee is accepting applications for funding that will make a difference to the Ripley community. “Supporting our community is at the heart of the Ripley Reunion,” said Matt Farrell, 2025 committee chair, in a news release. “We are proud to share the success of this year’s event
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In celebration of “Coastal Awareness Month,” the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced $1.3 million in Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grants for 35 coastal communities across the state. Read the full […]
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The 9th Annual Handbags for Hospice raised a record-breaking amount to help fund end-of-life care at Huron Shores Hospice. “Handbags for Hospice is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of kindness and community,” said Huron Shores Hospice Executive Director Cathy Herbert in a Sept. 19 news release. “The generosity shown
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Local surgical services have been expanded with the addition of an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Hany Asham is now offering services at hospitals in Wingham and Listowel, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) recently announced. “Having Dr. Asham join our surgical team means that patients can receive specialized procedures right here
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While the discovery of a wooden schooner hidden beneath the depths of Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years is noteworthy on its own, it also was the first time citizen […]
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Bruce Power’s Summer Bus Tour Program saw a record season with 6,193 people taking part. “Giving people a peek behind the curtain at how one-third of Ontario’s electricity is generated is always exciting for the staff at the Visitors’ Centre,” said Dwight Irwin, Bruce Power’s manager of community relations in
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On a beautiful sunny August Saturday, the For Our Youth (FOY) horticulture club met at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) to tour the gardens, sample different food grown there, and harvest the vegetables we had planted in the spring. Introductions were made with our host Olivia, the BBFG garden
Moira A. McDonald, Ann-Kathrin McLean Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic uncertainty have all damaged the reputation of the American travel sector. Canadian travellers are increasingly turning to domestic destinations instead of heading south. In July