Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts

Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts
Great Lakes Echo

 By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?

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Kincardine’s weekly Catch the Ace draw set to continue in 2026

Kincardine’s weekly Catch the Ace draw set to continue in 2026
Kincardine News
Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions Club have announced the continuation of Kincardine’s weekly Catch the Ace draw, which has raised more than $600,000 for community projects and hospice care. “We are grateful for the strong community support that has made Catch the Ace such a success,”
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Registration open for Kincardine’s Lots of Socks display competition

Registration open for Kincardine’s Lots of Socks display competition
Kincardine News
Community Living Kincardine and District (CLKD) is once again promoting inclusivity in the community through its Lots of Socks window display competition, now in its 11th year. Businesses, schools, and organizations are invited to decorate their windows with brightly coloured socks for a chance to win the coveted Golden Sock
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Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail running to lead the federal NDP

Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail running to lead the federal NDP
The Lucknow Sentinel
McQuail and his wife Fran are organic farmers who helped start what is now known as the Ecological Farmer's Association of Ontario.
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London weather: Extreme cold (again), many school buses cancelled

London weather: Extreme cold (again), many school buses cancelled
The London Free Press
London was placed under a cold weather warning by Environment Canada on Tuesday morning and buses were cancelled for most schools across large swaths of the region. The national weather agency issued a cold weather warning for all of Southwestern Ontario, including London, warning that flurries and the risks of
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All Bluewater District School Board schools, work sites closed Jan. 15

All Bluewater District School Board schools, work sites closed Jan. 15
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Bluewater District School Board has announced the closure of all of its schools and work sites due to the weather today, Jan. 15. This includes both elementary and secondary schools. However, remote learning for secondary students is available for those who are able to join.  
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Therapy dogs supporting Kincardine high school students ahead of exams

Therapy dogs supporting Kincardine high school students ahead of exams
Kincardine News
Students in Kincardine have the option of a four-legged study buddy as high school exam season approaches. On Jan. 26 and 27, beginning at 11 a.m., the Kincardine branch of the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) will have St. John Ambulance therapy dogs visiting to help students relax while they
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Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3

Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3
The Lucknow Sentinel
Elwood Quinn also built a successful ag tourism farm near Ottawa, and probably helped end Communism
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London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge

London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge
The London Free Press
Already known for building a wooden electric vehicle while in high school, a London engineering student is now set to unveil a modular home prototype he believes could help address the city’s housing and homelessness crises. While modular homes aren’t a new concept, Ribal Zebian – now a student at
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From otters to butterflies: How Minnesota became a pioneer in nongame wildlife conservation

From otters to butterflies: How Minnesota became a pioneer in nongame wildlife conservation
Great Lakes Echo

By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

In the late 1970s, when most wildlife conservation programs in the United States focused almost exclusively on game species, a quiet but historic shift began in Minnesota. It was here that one of the nation’s first state programs dedicated to protecting so-called nongame wildlife emerged from butterflies

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Land purchase approved for new Kincardine school

Land purchase approved for new Kincardine school
Kincardine News
Progress continues on the Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) replacement build project with another significant milestone reached. “We are extremely thankful to the Ministry of Education for approving our request for Land Priorities funding to support the location of the new KDSS,” said Andrew Low, superintendent of business services and
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