Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Storm closes London area schools, causes havoc on highways

Storm closes London area schools, causes havoc on highways
The London Free Press
Schools in Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties are closed following an overnight dump of heavy snow that coated area roads, with more snow on the way. The Thames Valley and London District Catholic school boards said Wednesday morning all schools outside London are closed. London schools are open and buses are running, the boards said. […]
Schools in Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties are closed following an overnight dump of heavy snow that coated area roads, with more snow on the way. The Thames Valley and London District Catholic school boards said Wednesday morning all schools outside London are closed. London schools are open and buses are running, the boards said. […]
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Storm closes London area schools, causes havoc on highways

Beware ‘thermal runaway’: Holiday fire-safety push focuses on battery risks

Beware ‘thermal runaway’: Holiday fire-safety push focuses on battery risks
The London Free Press
Lithium ion batteries can overheat, catch fire or explode if improperly handled
Lithium ion batteries can overheat, catch fire or explode if improperly handled
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Beware ‘thermal runaway’: Holiday fire-safety push focuses on battery risks

Given: Australia’s bold experiment to keep young people safe online

Given: Australia’s bold experiment to keep young people safe online
The London Free Press
After months of anticipation and debate, Australia’s social media ban for youth is now in force
After months of anticipation and debate, Australia’s social media ban for youth is now in force
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Given: Australia’s bold experiment to keep young people safe online

Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline

Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline
Great Lakes Commission
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attempt to shut down a pipeline segment called Line 5 – which runs beneath a channel linking two of the […]
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attempt to shut down a pipeline segment called Line 5 – which runs beneath a channel linking two of the […]
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Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline

Bruce Power recaps accomplishments of 2025

Bruce Power recaps accomplishments of 2025
Kincardine News
Bruce Power is looking back on “a productive and foundational year.” “The company’s operations and project work in 2025 helped to set the table for a bright future in our communities and beyond as it continues to drive the economy, power a third of Ontario’s homes, businesses and hospitals, and build for the future,” the […]
Bruce Power is looking back on “a productive and foundational year.” “The company’s operations and project work in 2025 helped to set the table for a bright future in our communities and beyond as it continues to drive the economy, power a third of Ontario’s homes, businesses and hospitals, and build for the future,” the […]
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Bruce Power recaps accomplishments of 2025

Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year

Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year
The Lucknow Sentinel
Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm was named the Business of the Year by the Huron Chamber of Commerce during the 20th Spirit of Success Awards Gala. Held Nov. 21, the milestone edition of the gala welcomed a sold-out crowd to Clinton’s Libro Hall, where attendees were able to enjoy an evening dedicated to recognizing local […]
Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm was named the Business of the Year by the Huron Chamber of Commerce during the 20th Spirit of Success Awards Gala. Held Nov. 21, the milestone edition of the gala welcomed a sold-out crowd to Clinton’s Libro Hall, where attendees were able to enjoy an evening dedicated to recognizing local […]
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Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year

Snowmobile accidents prompt safety reminder from South Bruce OPP

Snowmobile accidents prompt safety reminder from South Bruce OPP
The Lucknow Sentinel
Following two separate snowmobile accidents, police are reminding the public to stay safe on the trails. According to South Bruce OPP, police responded to a report of a snowmobile that went through the ice in a waterway near Kinlough around 10 p.m. on Jan. 3. The occupant of the snowmobile was uninjured. The following day, […]
Following two separate snowmobile accidents, police are reminding the public to stay safe on the trails. According to South Bruce OPP, police responded to a report of a snowmobile that went through the ice in a waterway near Kinlough around 10 p.m. on Jan. 3. The occupant of the snowmobile was uninjured. The following day, […]
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Snowmobile accidents prompt safety reminder from South Bruce OPP

Two injured in dog biting incident in Kincardine

Two injured in dog biting incident in Kincardine
Kincardine News
South Bruce OPP is reminding all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners Liability Act following a biting incident in Kincardine that left two people injured. According to a news release, police received a report of a dog bite at a residence along Kincardine-Kinloss Townline around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 6. Police attended […]
South Bruce OPP is reminding all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners Liability Act following a biting incident in Kincardine that left two people injured. According to a news release, police received a report of a dog bite at a residence along Kincardine-Kinloss Townline around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 6. Police attended […]
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Two injured in dog biting incident in Kincardine

Vehicle theft, attempted theft end with an arrest in Kincardine

Vehicle theft, attempted theft end with an arrest in Kincardine
Kincardine News
A Kincardine resident has been charged following a series of events which included the theft of one vehicle, attempted theft of a second, and a race from police that ended in a snowbank, OPP say. Around 10 p.m. on Jan. 9, South Bruce OPP were alerted to a stolen vehicle taken from a parking lot […]
A Kincardine resident has been charged following a series of events which included the theft of one vehicle, attempted theft of a second, and a race from police that ended in a snowbank, OPP say. Around 10 p.m. on Jan. 9, South Bruce OPP were alerted to a stolen vehicle taken from a parking lot […]
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Vehicle theft, attempted theft end with an arrest in Kincardine
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