Huron Clean Water Project member needed
Huron County is seeking an individual to join the Huron Clean Water Project’s Review Committee as a Community Representative.
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Letters to the Editor: July 29, 2022
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Owen Sound Council reviews multi-year capital spending
Owen Sound City Council had a chance this week to review the 2023 Draft Multi-Year Capital Plan.
All water should be tested for PFAS peril, Wisconsin DNR says
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommended that all water systems in the state be tested for PFAS chemicals. The DNR is providing free, voluntary sampling projects for municipal water systems across the state. Read the full story by WKBY-TV – La Crosse, WI. Read the full story Tags: Wisconsin, Daily News
Tobah: Neighbourhood projects pay dividends in engagement, belonging
Earlier this month, the City of London announced the results of its neighbourhood decision-making program. This annual program allows community members to propose ideas to improve their neighbourhoods. Many of the submitted ideas included upgrading playground equipment, inserting park benches on pathways, and planting pollinator gardens. City staff reviewed and revised the submissions prior to […]
Rising costs, delays blamed for over-budget city construction projects
They’re already late, and now they’re over budget, too.
A desperate need for volunteer drivers in Hanover and Walkerton
The volunteer drivers would take cancer patients to their treatments.
Energy News Roundup: Green jobs, solar farms and the value of trees
Keep up with energy-related developments in the Great Lakes area with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Solar, storage projects set to bring jobs, tax revenue to Illinois coal communities — Energy News Network
Six retired coal plants in downstate Illinois will soon receive solar panels and become renewable energy storage sites.
Solar, storage projects set to bring jobs, tax revenue to Illinois coal communities
By Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
This story was first published on the Energy News Network and was republished here with permission.
A recent state procurement formalizes plans to put solar and storage on the site of several retired coal plants. The owners will receive grants and higher-value renewable energy credits to finance the projects.
County wins economic award
Huron County’s Economic Development Team recently received a major economic award.
Stratford Festival receives millions in federal support
Theatre officials expect to attract over 300,000 people to the region.
Local MPP’s given added responsibilities
The representatives for Perth-Wellington and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound will be part of the education and finance departments.
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