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By Demonte Thomas
A new female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University's falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.
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Bruce Wildlife Help hopes to lead the charge in one day establishing a local wildlife rehabilitation centre.
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By Domonic Marroni
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health. Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and
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After a year-long pause caused by low Lake Huron water levels and the retirement of the previous operators, Turnip Rock boat tours in Port Austin, Michigan, are returning under new […]
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Eight New York State Park beaches were closed to swimming due to water quality concerns, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and impacts from recent rainfall. State officials continue […]
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the Fisheries Division faces ongoing financial challenges despite receiving one-time funding in the new state budget, because most of its budget comes from […]
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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
For Jim Daniels the Rust Belt is defined by people, working families, factory neighborhoods, highways leading north toward the Great Lakes and memories that stay with a person for a lifetime. These themes run throughout his new poetry collection, “Late Invocation for Magic.”
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Greg Graham, general manager of Maitland Links Golf Course, recently raised $5,880 for the Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation by completing 100 holes of golf in one day. “These community-driven events are what make our area so special,” said WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette in a July 7
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(By Pauline Kerr) Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a Trivia competition at some point. A fair number … Continue reading We are Canadian, and proud of it
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(By Pauline Kerr) Development charges (DCs) were implemented as a way to take the burden of paying for new development off the shoulders of current taxpayers. To read the entire … Continue reading County applies for province’s development charge reduction program
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By Anna Barnes
In Michigan, sugar maple populations are rising and eastern redbud trees are making their way north, while coniferous trees, like the black spruce, continue to decline. One suspected cause: climate warming.
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On June 6, the much-anticipated day had arrived and the grand opening of the new playground at Brookside Public School finally happened. It was celebrated in style with a party Brookside style. From touch the truck, face painting, popcorn and treats, a visit from the firefighters, police and EMS along