Tag: Community
Students & Community Groups Cry Foul As University of Oregon Increases Fossil Fuel Use By Over Fifty Percent
Eugene, Oregon — Students and community groups raised the alarm today after discovering that, on January 6th, the University of Oregon began a pilot project, using an additional large “natural” methane gas turbine to generate electricity to sell to the local publicly owned utility, Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB). … [continued]
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Slotkin: Years later, Flint water crisis still causing lasting harm
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) spoke on the Senate floor on Thursday about the Flint community’s struggles in the wake of the Flint water crisis. Slotkin said the community’s still in pain, and in the process of seeking accountability and justice for a water crisis they didn’t cause.
Lucknow volunteer recognized for outstanding community service
The Lucknow and District Chamber of Commerce awarded their 2025 Community Service Award to longtime local volunteer Cheryl Johnston.
Kincardine council divided on structure for short-term rental licensing
There was a lot of confusion surrounding the framework for the municipality’s short-term rental accommodation licensing during the Jan. 14 meeting of Kincardine council. Staff brought the matter back to council for direction on the goals and preferred options for the licensing program, including any exemptions, before a revised bylaw with at least two tiers […]
Winter weather causes closures, cancellations in Grey-Bruce
A winter storm that rolled through southern Ontario late Wednesday and early Thursday has closed schools as well as some roads in Grey-Bruce. The Bluewater District, Bruce Grey Catholic District and Providence French Catholic school boards closed their schools across Grey-Bruce on Thursday because of the weather conditions. Some roads were also impacted with closures […]