Tag: government
Concerned citizens are advocating against the construction of wind turbines in Lake Erie – Great Lakes Commission
Government officials along with Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CATWILE) are holding a rally to oppose wind turbines in the Great Lakes in Irving, New York. CATWILE is […]
Canadian wildfires are heating up, bringing smoke to Michigan | Great Lakes Now
By Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit
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After a relatively subdued spring and early summer, Canadian wildfires are once again spreading and burning millions of acres, forcing the evacuation of 9,000 residents in Labrador and Newfoundland and threatening operations in the oil-producing hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles | Great Lakes Now
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight.
Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues.
Woodstock officer cleared in arrest of man with broken nose
A Woodstock police officer won’t face criminal charges stemming from an arrest of a man who suffered a broken nose, the Special Investigations Unit says.
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP taking nominations for coronation medal
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff is accepting nominations for deserving residents of his riding to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Each member of parliament has been allocated 20 medals to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada or a particular province, territory, region or community in the country, or attained […]