Author: Clean Technica
Meaford pumped storage plan advances despite ‘ratepayer value’ concern
TC Energy’s Meaford pumped-storage proposal failed get past the province’s electricity system and market operator’s first step in a three-gate evaluation process, a letter from Ontario’s energy minister reveals. But Energy Minister Todd Smith’s Nov. 10, 2021 letter to the Independent Electricity System Operator directs Lesley Gallinger, its president and chief executive officer, to advance […]
Grey Transit Route uses data to optimize daily service
Grey County’s inter-community transit system is increasing the frequency of trips and improving route times for its ridership. The county has collected rider statistics and feedback about the Grey Transit Route (GTR) service since its inception in 2020 and is now using the data to optimize route schedules and daily trips. GTR service is now […]
Summerfolk’s Youth Discoveries program back after two-year hiatus
The popular Youth Discoveries – The Road to Summerfolk program is back for 2022, providing youth the opportunity to hit the stage at the music and crafts festival in Owen Sound this summer. The program, which was cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, is being presented in a hybrid model this year, […]
Bruce County hazardous waste collection day schedule is set
Bruce County’s first of 13 household hazardous waste drop-off days is May 7 in Southampton. People are encouraged to drop off materials including paints, stains, used oil, aerosols, batteries, antifreeze, oil filters, solvents, household cleaners, fluorescent lights, fertilizers, fuel, pharmaceuticals, fire extinguishers, pesticides and pool chemicals. See www.brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste for a full list of materials eligible […]
Attempted break-in at police station prompts advice from chief
Hanover police charged a 38-year-old Hanover man with attempted break-and-enter and other offences after someone tried to break into the police station, then cut the police station’s Internet line Monday night, police said. “Your tip of the day . . . It’s never a good idea to break into the cop shop,” tweeted Hanover Police […]