Tag: Policy
2024 Election: State and Local Voters Consider Tax Increases for Water Protection
By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
International student cuts concern Georgian College, Grey County
Georgian College’s president has raised concerns about the federal government’s plans to reduce the number of temporary residents eligible to enter Canada and the impact that is having on colleges and communities, including those in Grey-Bruce. In an Oct. 4 letter to Grey County Warden Brian Milne, the college’s president and CEO, Kevin Weaver, said […]
South Georgian Bay tourism organization closing
A 45-year-old tourism organization is ceasing operations after its municipal partners decided to pull the plug, according to its volunteer board of directors. The South Georgian Bay Tourism Association’s board announced Wednesday the cessation of operations for the local not-for-profit organization, formerly the Georgian Triangle Tourist Association. “For 45 years, SGBT has played a vital […]
Deep Geologic Repository letters to the editor
DGR deal puts NWMO in charge The key message from South Bruce Council for the last several months has been that the decision on whether to host the NWMO DGR would be based on the collective support for details of the proposed hosting agreement. Details are important, council told us. Understanding them critical, we are […]
Michigan elections FAQ: Where Trump, Harris stand on Israel, Ukraine, China
The next commander in chief will face several foreign policy challenges. Here are the facts, and where the candidates stand….