The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) Nov. 19 meeting at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre had something for everyone: creative arrangements, Christmas decorations and gardening advice. The usual business reports were presented including the annual summary of the For Our Youth group activities. The youth wing of the local horticultural society enjoyed another successful season […]
A 30-year-old long-haul trucker is facing sex-related and child pornography charges as part of an ongoing investigation involving multiple people, Huron County OPP say. The Huron County man was arrested and charged following a probe that began in July into an alleged sexual assault that resulted in an arrest and sexual assault charge, police said […]
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 OPP news release. Police said […]
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 Young Christmas Program, Bruce County […]
By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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A unique dataset of shipwreck sonar scans, captured by researchers from the University of Michigan and Michigan Technological University, has been selected for inclusion in the National Artificial Intelligence Research […]
A recent $20,000 donation to Childcan is helping provide logistical and financial support to Bruce, Grey and Huron families with a child battling cancer.
As of late October, most of the Great Lakes are experiencing lower-than-average water levels, with Lake Superior and Lake Michigan-Huron showing some of the most notable declines. Read the full […]
In a warm fall, the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron help us stay warmer overnight. This extra warmth and moisture off the Great Lakes slows down […]
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission has completed the construction of a 2.5-acre reef built from 20,000 tons of limestone in Lake Huron. Its purpose is to increase spawning habitat for […]
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre’s Lake Huron Forever initiative hosted a successful One Water Gathering event in Goderich, Ontario, bringing together Canadian and U.S. partners to strengthen cross-border collaboration for […]
Proceeds from a recent garden tour are benefitting Huron Shores Hospice. “On behalf of our entire team at Huron Shores Hospice, I extend our heartfelt thanks to the Southport Horticultural Society and their incredible organizers for hosting such a beautiful and successful Garden Tour this July,” said Cathy Herbert, hospice executive director, in a news […]