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The new Bruce County Cultural Directory bridges the gap between those who offer creative services and those who need them.
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By Victoria Witke
New research shows Anishinaabe fire practices shaped today’s Great Lakes ecosystems. The region’s forests never existed and can’t continue to exist without people – or fire.
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Festivities marking Dia de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday whose name translates to Day of the Dead, were held at the Beer Kitchen in London
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 management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.
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Duluth, Minnesota – At its Annual Meeting, held this week on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) passed
Afro Caribbean youth living in Grey and Bruce counties took centre stage at the third annual Afro Caribbean Youth Awards. “Events like the Afro Caribbean Youth Awards remind us that inclusion is not about separation, but about recognition—ensuring every young person knows their voice, culture, and contribution matter,” reads an Oct. 30 Municipality of Kincardine […]
By Anna Barnes
The Detroit River serves as an important geographic feature, connecting lakes St. Clair and Erie and creating a natural border between the U.S. and Canada. Despite its physical prominence in Detroit, its rich cultural significance is lost among many community residents. Programs are underway to address that disconnect.
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, which were given to the […]
Lucknow’s Kinsmen Club stepped up with a $50,000 donation toward the bone density unit at Wingham’s hospital as part of this year’s CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. On Oct. 18, the 24th annual broadcast aired on AM920 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. sharing patient stories, interviews with healthcare professionals about the projects and equipment […]