‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season
Great Lakes Echo

By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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County submits comments on province’s proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy

County submits comments on province’s proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) Before Bruce County council voted to support the staff recommendation on the Ontario Regulatory consultation for public sector procurement requirements, some interesting possibilities came under discussion. To … Continue reading County submits comments on province’s proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy →
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Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities

Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities
Great Lakes Echo

By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

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Bruce County to include mapping changes endorsed by councils

Bruce County to include mapping changes endorsed by councils
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) At the Feb. 19 meeting, Bruce County council voted to go ahead and include in the new Official Plan several mapping changes endorsed by local councils. To … Continue reading Bruce County to include mapping changes endorsed by councils →
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Huron-Kinloss hosting career fair in Lucknow

Huron-Kinloss hosting career fair in Lucknow
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is working to strengthen the local economy through an upcoming career fair. “Our goal is to remove the barriers between talented residents and the businesses that need them,” said Amy Irwin, economic development officer, in a news release. “A single conversation can open the door to
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Current municipal reps on Grey Bruce Board of Health to be replaced through application process

Current municipal reps on Grey Bruce Board of Health to be replaced through application process
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) A “reconstituted” Grey Bruce Board of Health is in the process of being formed. A report is coming before Bruce County council on Feb. 12 that recommends … Continue reading Current municipal reps on Grey Bruce Board of Health to be replaced through application process →
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Port Hope nuclear proposal not affecting Bruce C work: Bruce Power

Port Hope nuclear proposal not affecting Bruce C work: Bruce Power
The Lucknow Sentinel
A new proposal to construct what is being called the world’s largest nuclear generating station at a site east of Toronto, doesn’t impact work being done to advance the Bruce C project, according to Bruce Power. On Thursday, the Ontario government announced that its Ontario Power Generation crown corporation had
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