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No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.
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Outside, the Point Clark Community Centre looked like a scene from Disney’s Frozen, but inside, tables were loaded with warm casseroles contributed by about 60 Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) members for their first meeting of 2026 on Feb. 24. Following a hearty potluck lunch and friendly chatter, retired teacher Tim
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin want President Donald Trump to put money where his mouth is on a massive project to help stop invasive carp from […]
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The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran will likely indirectly further Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine, an expert in international relations says
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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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By Christian Vazquesz
A Michigan state senator is pushing for a statewide vote to expand the 10-cent bottle and can deposit law, while the Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for repeal of the law. Meanwhile, the state House approved a bill sponsored by a Clinton Township representative to give
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Kincardine council has approved a legion request to install a commemorative crosswalk honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans. “Council is proud to support the creation of this commemorative crosswalk in recognition of the brave veterans who served our country,” Kincardine Mayor Ken Craig said in a news release. “It
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Across Michigan, religious institutions, local governments, schools and nonprofits are turning to a federal program called Elective Pay to help pay for solar panels and other clean-energy projects.
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Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
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Registration for the inaugural Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K in support of Kincardine’s hospital is set to open March 12. “We’re thrilled to bring a new event to the region that blends personal achievement with meaningful impact,” said Becky Fair, president of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation
