Tag: Donations
Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024
By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit
This article was republished with permission from Planet Detroit. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here.
This year brought a whirlwind of changes and challenges for Michigan’s environment and energy future. From smoky skies to dark money scandals, the stories we covered revealed how deeply personal and interconnected these issues are for all of us who call this state home.
Councillors raise issues about Tara-area battery storage plan
A company proposing to build a 400-megawatt battery-storage facility southeast of Tara in Bruce County updated Arran-Elderslie council recently. The project could begin charging up its batteries when demand is low and releasing power back to the electricity grid when its needed starting in the fourth quarter of 2027, Brittany Morrison, proponent Neoen’s representative, said […]
New Year’s Eve events to be held across Grey and Bruce counties
There is something for just about everyone looking for ways to ring in 2025 in the Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce areas. Numerous New Year’s Eve events are planned around the region on Tuesday, allowing people of all ages to mark the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. OWEN SOUND FAMILY CELEBRATION The City of […]
New Year’s day polar dip planned for Southampton
For those needing a little extra help waking up on New Year’s Day, the polar dip is returning for another year at the beach in Southampton. The annual Southampton polar bear dip will mark its fourth year on Tuesday, with funds and non-perishable food donations being accepted for the local food bank and the Salvation Army. […]
Hospital’s food drive helps fight hunger
GODERICH – As the temperature dropped and snow began to fall, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) focused on community support with a special holiday food drive to assist the Goderich St. Vincent de Paul food bank. Recognizing the rising costs of necessities, staff at AMGH came together to donate essential items such as paper […]