Kincardine council divided on structure for short-term rental licensing

Kincardine council divided on structure for short-term rental licensing
Kincardine News
There was a lot of confusion surrounding the framework for the municipality’s short-term rental accommodation licensing during the Jan. 14 meeting of Kincardine council. Staff brought the matter back to council for direction on the goals and preferred options for the licensing program, including any exemptions, before a revised bylaw
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Huron Perth public health recommends adding vaping to smoking bylaw

Huron Perth public health recommends adding vaping to smoking bylaw
The Lucknow Sentinel
HURON – The bylaw that regulates smoking in workplaces and public spaces in Huron County could soon include language to restrict the use of vapes and waterpipes as their popularity grows. A motion was unanimously passed by councillors during council’s Dec. 17 council meeting directing county staff to prepare a
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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
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Endangered spectaclecase mussels reintroduced into the Chippewa River

Endangered spectaclecase mussels reintroduced into the Chippewa River
Great Lakes Echo

By Ada Tussing

To combat the population loss of spectaclecase mussels, researchers with both the Minnesota and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released over 177 mussels into the Chippewa River in Northwest Wisconsin.

The post Endangered spectaclecase mussels reintroduced into the Chippewa River first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
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New initiative providing direct access to Kincardine’s mayor, staff

New initiative providing direct access to Kincardine’s mayor, staff
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine is launching new community meetings where residents can discuss local issues directly with the mayor and municipal staff. “This new initiative is about creating more opportunities for our community to connect directly with municipal leadership,” said Mayor Kenneth Craig in a news release. “Municipal Matters 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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New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market

New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market
Great Lakes Echo

By Joe Lorenz

Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral resources. But how can these ventures balance local benefit to the ecological cost?

The post New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
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South Bruce retired teachers honour past members, welcome new

South Bruce retired teachers honour past members, welcome new
The Lucknow Sentinel
Members of the South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) met at the Ripley-Huron legion hall on Oct. 15 for their fall meeting. Ever mindful of the needs of the community, particularly women, the ladies brought donations for personal hygiene products
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