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More Michigan schools move toward EV buses

More Michigan schools move toward EV buses
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
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Ripley horticulturalists preparing for gardening season, anniversary 

Ripley horticulturalists preparing for gardening season, anniversary 
The Lucknow Sentinel
After a snowy winter and cool, wet spring, local gardeners are understandably eager to get outside and get dirty. Members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) have been busy attending and planning events for education and community beautification. The Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) District 8 Annual General Meeting
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State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities

Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,”
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Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later

Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later
The London Free Press
The explosion at the nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, changed the lives of thousands of Soviet citizens
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Series on wills, power of attorney hosted by Bruce County libraries

Series on wills, power of attorney hosted by Bruce County libraries
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is offering a three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of wills and powers of attorney. Led by Angela Yenssen, staff lawyer with the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic, this free series guides participants through key decisions related to financial and personal care planning
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Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 

Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 
Great Lakes Echo

By Samantha Ku

A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan's western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.

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Request for Proposals: Economic Evaluation of Nature-Based Solutions for Stormwater Management

Request for Proposals: Economic Evaluation of Nature-Based Solutions for Stormwater Management
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is seeking proposals for an economic evaluation of the benefits of using nature-based solutions to manage stormwater in Great Lakes
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Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?

Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?
The London Free Press
Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
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