Indoor garden party held by Ripley and District Horticultural Society

Indoor garden party held by Ripley and District Horticultural Society
Kincardine News
There is a saying among the executive this year: “If the weather’s bad, there must be a horticultural society meeting.” Somehow the third Wednesday of the month is an unreliable day to gather. The June 17 meeting was no different, but the evening rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the
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Retiring Kincardine Township-Tiverton P.S. teachers reflect on careers

Retiring Kincardine Township-Tiverton P.S. teachers reflect on careers
Kincardine News
Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) teachers Brenda Colquhoun and Tracy Hallam were celebrated during a recent assembly at the school as they enter retirement. Below are a few words each submitted in reflection of their careers in education. Tracy Hallam: I began supply teaching after graduating from Teacher’s College and
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What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey

What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey
Great Lakes Echo
By Elizabeth McGowan Researchers are exploring a new approach to controlling invasive sea lamprey populations: Chemicals that disrupt pheromones rather than lampricide.
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
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Can defence spending save Ontario’s auto-parts sector?

Can defence spending save Ontario’s auto-parts sector?
The London Free Press
Even before trade tensions between Canada and the United States became an existential threat for Southwestern Ontario manufacturers, Dave Johnson, general manager at London-based Ursa Manufacturing ULC, said he had been “avidly” looking for opportunities to diversify the products the company makes. After all, about 75 per cent of the
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Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program

Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program
Kincardine News
Looking for something different to do this summer? Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) is inviting youth ages 14 to 17 to take part in its youth stewardship (YS) program — a hands-on experience where students can learn new skills, meet new people, and make a real impact in their community
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Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival 

Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival 
Great Lakes Echo
By Owen McCarthy A new study finds more natural methods of bolstering Christmas tree survival are more effective than chemical treatments.
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Health unit seeking info following biting incident at Kincardine dog park

Health unit seeking info following biting incident at Kincardine dog park
Kincardine News
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is looking to identify the owner of a dog that allegedly bit a man in Kincardine on May 19. According to a GBPH news release, the man was bitten by an unknown dog while trying to separate his own dogs from the unknown dog at
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Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.
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