More funding approved to improve the Greater Chicago Area’s public transit

More funding approved to improve the Greater Chicago Area’s public transit
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

Following the passing of new legislation by the Illinois General Assembly, the Regional Transport Authority, soon to be the Northern Illinois Transit Agency, will receive an additional $1.2 billion for its annual budget this year. The additional funding will be used to improve “frequency, reliability, and safety”

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Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites

Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

“Chicago Transit Hikes," a new book by Lindsay Welbers, aims to help Chicago residents and visitors reach outdoor recreation sites car-free.

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LIVE Q+A: Southwestern Ontario athletes to watch at the Winter Olympics

LIVE Q+A: Southwestern Ontario athletes to watch at the Winter Olympics
The London Free Press
Ryan Pyette will be taking your questions and offering his predictions.
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Lake Huron coastline monitoring program celebrating 20 years

Lake Huron coastline monitoring program celebrating 20 years
Kincardine News
Coast Watchers serve as the “eyes and ears” of Lake Huron’s coastline.
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Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend

Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend
The Lucknow Sentinel
The event features sleigh rides, lots of hockey, and a pancake breakfast.
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Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’

Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’
Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Ironside

Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with

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Vehicle theft, attempted theft end with an arrest in Kincardine

Vehicle theft, attempted theft end with an arrest in Kincardine
Kincardine News
A Kincardine resident has been charged following a series of events which included the theft of one vehicle, attempted theft of a second, and a race from police that ended in a snowbank, OPP say. Around 10 p.m. on Jan. 9, South Bruce OPP were alerted to a stolen vehicle
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Kincardine Chamber aiming to double bonspiel participation

Kincardine Chamber aiming to double bonspiel participation
Kincardine News
Kincardine’s chamber of commerce is once again hosting its annual curling bonspiel bringing the community together for a day of lighthearted competition. “It’s a fun community event that we’re hoping helps break up the long stretch of winter that we’re now into,” said Tracey Hinchberger, member services co-ordinator for the
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Environment Canada issues warning as snow squalls hit London

Environment Canada issues warning as snow squalls hit London
The London Free Press
Another Sunday, another winter weather warning. Late Sunday morning, Environment Canada officials issued a snow squall warning for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County that was expected to last until the afternoon. The culprit – again, as it almost always seems to be – is lake-effect snow off of Lake
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Trump just using dairy ‘to pick on Canada,’ dairy farmer says

Trump just using dairy ‘to pick on Canada,’ dairy farmer says
The Lucknow Sentinel
Canada’s dairy industry has about a $500 million deficit in trade with the U.S. -- 2 ½ times more is imported from the U.S. than Canadian dairy exports to the U.S. -- Dairy Farmers of Ontario regional chair Mark Hamel
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Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3

Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3
The Lucknow Sentinel
Elwood Quinn also built a successful ag tourism farm near Ottawa, and probably helped end Communism
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Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year

Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year
The Lucknow Sentinel
Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm was named the Business of the Year by the Huron Chamber of Commerce during the 20th Spirit of Success Awards Gala. Held Nov. 21, the milestone edition of the gala welcomed a sold-out crowd to Clinton’s Libro Hall, where attendees were able to enjoy an
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