The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America
The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America
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A group of local doctors and nurses are teaming up to support Kincardine’s hospital in honour of recently retired longtime practitioner Dr. Gary Gurbin. “Dr. Gurbin gave this community decades of care, compassion, and leadership. Gurbin’s Gang is running to celebrate that — and yes, we’re absolutely running to take home the fundraising team trophy. […]
A group of local doctors and nurses are teaming up to support Kincardine’s hospital in honour of recently retired longtime practitioner Dr. Gary Gurbin. “Dr. Gurbin gave this community decades of care, compassion, and leadership. Gurbin’s Gang is running to celebrate that — and yes, we’re absolutely running to take home the fundraising team trophy. […]
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Giving Cruise Day donors unlocked 100 per cent of available matching funds in support of the local hospital on July 31. “We were overwhelmed by the support,” said Graham Mahood, Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation’s capital campaign co-chair, in a news release. “It was truly special to meet so many donors face-to-face — people […]
Giving Cruise Day donors unlocked 100 per cent of available matching funds in support of the local hospital on July 31. “We were overwhelmed by the support,” said Graham Mahood, Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation’s capital campaign co-chair, in a news release. “It was truly special to meet so many donors face-to-face — people […]
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Swarms of mayflies have been observed across Northwest Ohio this season, and experts say the abundance of mayflies in this region owes its thanks to the current health of Lake […]
Swarms of mayflies have been observed across Northwest Ohio this season, and experts say the abundance of mayflies in this region owes its thanks to the current health of Lake […]
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Wealthsimple’s app gives Canadians access to nearly 4,000 event contracts on an American prediction market platform
Wealthsimple’s app gives Canadians access to nearly 4,000 event contracts on an American prediction market platform
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There are 1,107 confirmed cases of measles in Canada as of July 18, and twice as many across the U.S., the World Health Organization says
There are 1,107 confirmed cases of measles in Canada as of July 18, and twice as many across the U.S., the World Health Organization says
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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.
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By Julia Roeder  While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.
By Julia Roeder  While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.
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Researchers with the Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health are currently studying the different harmful aspects of algal blooms. The algal bloom in the western basin of Lake […]
Researchers with the Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health are currently studying the different harmful aspects of algal blooms. The algal bloom in the western basin of Lake […]
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Bald eagles are helping scientists uncover where per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, contamination may be coming from across Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Bald eagles are helping scientists uncover where per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, contamination may be coming from across Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
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