Goderich Signal Star

TRAIL TALK: The Maitland El Camino

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The Maitland El Camino was again a great success, largely due to the effort of 84 volunteers and the co-operation of the weather that resulted in clouds, some sun and no rain Two-hundred seventy-three hikers took part, many of which hiked only part of the trail, but a sizable number managed the whole 50 km. […]

Goderich Signal Star

Goderich’s newest park opens to the public

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GODERICH – The newest park in Goderich has opened in the community’s COAST subdivision. The new park, which is located at the end of Woodridge Drive on the south end of Goderich, features unique play structures, walking trails and a picnic area. According to a press release, the park’s creation has been a “labour of […]

Great Lakes Echo

All the world’s a stage: Theater project in Michigan marsh aims to promote conservation | Great Lakes Echo

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By Daniel Schoenherr There’s always drama unfolding at Michigan State University’s Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center: Predators hunt prey, animals show off for potential mates and plants compete for sunlight. Later this month, though, visitors to the marsh will see a different kind of drama: a play, complete with a student cast, hand-crafted sets and […]

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E-bike surge sparks safety concerns amid policy changes | Great Lakes Echo

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By Donté Smith The surge in electric bike (e-bike) sales has been nothing short of “obvious,” according to Rick Teranes, the co-owner of Bikes Blades & Boards in Grosse Pointe, Michigan “Sales of e-bikes have multiplied in recent years,” Teranes said, highlighting the significant shift in Metro Detroit’s cycling landscape driven by their growing popularity. […]

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Energy News Roundup: Michigan, Michigan, Michigan | Great Lakes Now

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Energy News Roundup: Michigan, Michigan, Michigan

There’s a whole lot of energy stuff happening in Michigan.

The push to restart the Palisades nuclear reactor in the southwestern part of the state is gaining steam. So is the opposition. The plant, which shuttered in 2022 amid competition from cheaper energy sources, is now set to receive more than $2.4 billion in public subsidies.

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