Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory

Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory
Kincardine News
In 1879, the 60-foot steam tug “Prince Alfred” arrived in Wiarton to replace the “O’Koura” which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents. The winter of 1879-80 was unusually mild and the
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Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean
Great Lakes Echo

No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026

Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026
Kincardine News
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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High winds, rain, cold, snow: Wild late-winter weather set to hit London

High winds, rain, cold, snow: Wild late-winter weather set to hit London
The London Free Press
Get ready for a wild bit of weather to kick off the work week. London and the surrounding area was under an Environment Canada wind warning on Monday, with winds expected to gust from 70 to 90 kilometres/hour all day and into Tuesday, according to the national weather agency. There
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Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?

Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?
The London Free Press
Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
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Bluewater board increases tutoring support in wake of snow days

Bluewater board increases tutoring support in wake of snow days
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Bluewater District School Board has expanded its tutoring support for students after a difficult winter with frequent bus cancellations and  occasional school closures. The board is making its Learning Lift: BWDSB Virtual After-Hours Tutoring is now available to students in grades 4 to 8 from Monday to Thursday between
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‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season
Great Lakes Echo

By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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