Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit

Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit
Great Lakes Echo

By Camila Bello Castro

A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the

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Vandalism closes Wingham walking bridge, OPP investigating

Vandalism closes Wingham walking bridge, OPP investigating
The Lucknow Sentinel
Huron County OPP is investigating vandalism that forced the closure of the Wingham trail walking bridge. On Nov. 18, police were called to the bridge, located west of Josephine Street, and found that sections of railing had been broken and cut, most likely by using power tools, according to an
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South Bruce OPP officers now equipped with body-worn cameras

South Bruce OPP officers now equipped with body-worn cameras
The Lucknow Sentinel
After a successful roll out of in-car cameras, which incorporated an automated licence plate recognition system, South Bruce OPP is joining other West Region detachments in adding body-worn cameras for each individual officer. The cameras are worn on the front of the officer’s vest and are clearly visible to anyone
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Bruce Power kicks off annual toy drive and hamper program fundraisers 

Bruce Power kicks off annual toy drive and hamper program fundraisers 
The Lucknow Sentinel
Bruce Power has launched its annual online fundraiser for numerous toy drive and hamper programs that support hundreds of local families during the holidays. The fundraiser, organized in conjunction with the United Way of Bruce Grey, is raising money for: Beaver Valley Outreach Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Dorrell
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Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds

Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land

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Water buffalo, Holstein herds share a barn and milking parlour

Water buffalo, Holstein herds share a barn and milking parlour
The Lucknow Sentinel
Philip Koskamp's advice is, “before you decide to milk water buffalo, you have to establish where your market is”
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Wingham Air Cadets hosting information night for potential members

Wingham Air Cadets hosting information night for potential members
The Lucknow Sentinel
Wingham Air Cadets is hosting an open house to introduce prospective members to the program, the organization announced in an Oct. 22 news release. “Being a cadet is challenging for each individual, and we, the staff, strive to contend with aiding with motivating their personalities for them to become more
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Tech companies told to make products farmers can use

Tech companies told to make products farmers can use
The Lucknow Sentinel
Matt Stevens, Finite Robotics CEO, said startups sometimes develop great products that are impossible for farmers to integrate into their operations
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