Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (BlackburnMedia.ca file photo)Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (BlackburnMedia.ca file photo)
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$1.6M in grants approved for farms and agri-business projects in Huron-Bruce

Farms and agri-food businesses in Huron and Bruce counties will receive over $1.6M in grants from a joint provincial/federal program to help improve business operations.

Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Government and Consumer Services Lisa Thompson says 72 projects have been approved, with most awarded in any electoral riding in Ontario. The approved projects range from creating better animal housing and improved ventilation in barns, to tree planting for wind breaks and erosion control. Thompson added that Huron-Burce is home to some of the best agricultural lands and operations in th entire country.

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Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.