What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution

What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution
Great Lakes Echo

By Victoria Witke

Christina Petalas, a doctoral student McGill University, studies herring gulls to learn about plastic pollution near the St. Lawrence River. Across two studies, she found plastic additives in every bird sampled, which could have human health consequences.

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By Victoria Witke

Christina Petalas, a doctoral student McGill University, studies herring gulls to learn about plastic pollution near the St. Lawrence River. Across two studies, she found plastic additives in every bird sampled, which could have human health consequences.

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Kincardine Yoga Fest supporting cancer unit at Wingham hospital

Kincardine Yoga Fest supporting cancer unit at Wingham hospital
The Lucknow Sentinel
The oncology department at Wingham and District recently received a financial boost of $3,456 from this year’s Kincardine Yoga Fest. Co-founded by Darrel Perry, owner of Penetangear, and Eric Cunliffe, owner of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, the event was launched in 2016 as a grassroots initiative combining wellness, yoga to raise funds for local charities. “We […]
The oncology department at Wingham and District recently received a financial boost of $3,456 from this year’s Kincardine Yoga Fest. Co-founded by Darrel Perry, owner of Penetangear, and Eric Cunliffe, owner of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, the event was launched in 2016 as a grassroots initiative combining wellness, yoga to raise funds for local charities. “We […]
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Kincardine Yoga Fest supporting cancer unit at Wingham hospital

Bruce Power, supplier partners give $20K to child cancer patients

Bruce Power, supplier partners give $20K to child cancer patients
Kincardine News
A recent $20,000 donation to Childcan is helping provide logistical and financial support to Bruce, Grey and Huron families with a child battling cancer.
A recent $20,000 donation to Childcan is helping provide logistical and financial support to Bruce, Grey and Huron families with a child battling cancer.
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Bruce Power, supplier partners give $20K to child cancer patients

Lucknow Kinettes donate $15,000 to oncology clinic in Wingham

The Lucknow Sentinel

The Lucknow and District Kinette Club honoured two of its members with a donation of $15,000 to the oncology clinic at Wingham and District Hospital. “Everyone at the Wingham and District Hospital extends a sincere thank you to the Lucknow and District Kinette Club, Natalie (McDonagh), Tracey (Simpson) and the McDonagh family for their generous […]

The Lucknow and District Kinette Club honoured two of its members with a donation of $15,000 to the oncology clinic at Wingham and District Hospital. “Everyone at the Wingham and District Hospital extends a sincere thank you to the Lucknow and District Kinette Club, Natalie (McDonagh), Tracey (Simpson) and the McDonagh family for their generous […]

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Lucknow Kinettes donate $15,000 to oncology clinic in Wingham

Special air quality statement includes parts of Huron County

The Lucknow Sentinel

HURON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement as smoke from wildfires in the west begins clouding the Huron County area. The June 5  statement encompasses southern Huron County, Bluewater, Goderich, northern Huron County, Wingham and Blyth. According to a press release from Huron Perth public health, wildfire smoke […]

HURON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement as smoke from wildfires in the west begins clouding the Huron County area. The June 5  statement encompasses southern Huron County, Bluewater, Goderich, northern Huron County, Wingham and Blyth. According to a press release from Huron Perth public health, wildfire smoke […]

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Special air quality statement includes parts of Huron County
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