Horticultural society receives Bruce Botanical Food Gardens update

Horticultural society receives Bruce Botanical Food Gardens update
Kincardine News
It seems spring has finally sprung and the gardening season is in full frenzy with many events and activities. The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) regular monthly meeting took place May 20 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre with guest speaker Olivia Haufe, garden manager of the Bruce Botanical Food
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Kincardine hosting community discussion session on affordable housing

Kincardine hosting community discussion session on affordable housing
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents to join an interactive community conversation focused on affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and building a community that remains welcoming, vibrant, and attainable for everyone. The event takes place at the Davidson Centre on July 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
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The maritime border with Canada runs for hundreds of miles across water no cutter can watch at once. The Coast Guard just put an orange drone on Lake Erie that stays out 100 days at a time

The maritime border with Canada runs for hundreds of miles across water no cutter can watch at once. The Coast Guard just put an orange drone on Lake Erie that stays out 100 days at a time
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed two autonomous orange Saildrone vessels on Lake Erie as part of a larger 16-drone program to monitor the U.S.–Canada maritime border, track vessel traffic, […]
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Ribbon-cutting set for water safety warning light at Kincardine beach

Ribbon-cutting set for water safety warning light at Kincardine beach
Kincardine News
The June 12 ceremony includes the dedication of two memorial benches recognizing families affected by drowning tragedies and their contributions to advancing beach safety awareness.
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Wild type plants are superior to cultivars when it comes to attracting pollinators, study says

Wild type plants are superior to cultivars when it comes to attracting pollinators, study says
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku Cultivated plants rarely match their wild type counterparts in their ability to support pollinators, according to research by pollinator ecologists at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Huron County 4-H Dairy Club learns about calf health 

Huron County 4-H Dairy Club learns about calf health 
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Huron County 4-H Dairy Club’s second meeting was held on May 12 at Melissa and Will Veldman‘s farm outside of Hensell. The Huron dairy club was joined by the Lambton dairy club. The meeting started with the 4-H pledge then everyone participated in roll call which was introducing their
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
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Have your say on the future of Bruce County’s library system

Have your say on the future of Bruce County’s library system
The Lucknow Sentinel
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting residents to help shape the future of library services across the region through the development of a new Strategic Plan and Library Master Plan, which will guide the direction of BCPL over the next four years. In addition to helping define priorities, services
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