Kestrels help farmers protect crops and improve food safety, study finds

Kestrels help farmers protect crops and improve food safety, study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Pest birds are a nuisance for cherry orchards. A recent study found a possible solution: attracting kestrels to nest nearby.
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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat
Great Lakes Commission
Long-running research at the Experimental Lakes Area in Ontario is geared toward persuading leaders in the United States and Canada to combat the growing, unchecked threat of microplastics to the […]
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GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species

GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or
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London Ukrainians mark 35 years of independence after week of deadly attacks

London Ukrainians mark 35 years of independence after week of deadly attacks
The London Free Press
Traditional music and dance filled Harris Park on Sunday as London’s Ukrainian community marked the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence after a heavy week of deadly Russian attacks and political turmoil at home. The second annual London Ukrainian Festival brought food, crafts and performances to Harris Park near London’s
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Tuskegee wreckage found in the Great Lakes provides a unique opportunity to uncover untold stories

Tuskegee wreckage found in the Great Lakes provides a unique opportunity to uncover untold stories
Great Lakes Echo
Wreckage of aircraft recovered from Lake Huron and the St Clair River is uncovering untold stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, predominantly African-American fighter and bomber pilots and crew who fought in World War II. By Joshua Kim.
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Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: ‘He is not to be trusted’

Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: ‘He is not to be trusted’
The London Free Press
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford said he’s glad Canada didn’t sign the trade deal being offered by the United States on Friday night, even as Ontario braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs that target the province’s primary industries. “It was a bad deal. It was a bad deal for
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