Great Lakes Now

State program brings fourth graders to state parks

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State program brings fourth graders to state parks

This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.

By Kayte Marshall, Great Lakes Echo

In a world dominated by smartphones and screen time, the Department of Natural Resources aims to reconnect kids with Michigan’s great outdoors.

The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.

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Owen Sound Sun Times Sports

SPORTS BRIEFS: Jr. Mustangs win CWOSSA championship

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Jr. MUSTANGS WIN CWOSSA CHAMPIONSHIP The Owen Sound Mustangs won the CWOSSA Double-A junior boy’s basketball championship 68-49 over Bishop MacDonnell (Guelph) at St. James in Guelph this past weekend. The Mustangs want undefeated in the tournament beating North Park (60-35), St. David (78-69) and Preston (56-46) to earn a berth into the championship. Meanwhile, […]

London Free Press

These Farhi-owned downtown buildings may become affordable housing

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A major London landlord is partnering with the London Community Foundation (LCF) to redevelop core properties into affordable housing, seeking non-profit groups interested in taking on the projects. Farhi Holdings Corporation is offering up several downtown properties for sale to groups interested in building or renovating them into residential units, with early funding provided by […]