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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What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution

Kincardine hospital redevelopment receives Ministry of Health approval

Kincardine hospital redevelopment receives Ministry of Health approval
Kincardine News
The Kincardine hospital redevelopment project has passed another significant milestone, receiving approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to advance to the next stage of the capital planning process, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced. “This approval marks an important milestone for the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Project, for our organization, and for […]
The Kincardine hospital redevelopment project has passed another significant milestone, receiving approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to advance to the next stage of the capital planning process, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced. “This approval marks an important milestone for the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Project, for our organization, and for […]
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Kincardine hospital redevelopment receives Ministry of Health approval

Giving Tuesday completes fundraising for scanner at Wingham hospital

Giving Tuesday completes fundraising for scanner at Wingham hospital
The Lucknow Sentinel
The new bone density scanner is expected to be operational in January.
The new bone density scanner is expected to be operational in January.
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Giving Tuesday completes fundraising for scanner at Wingham hospital

Flu surge: 20 times more London-area cases than this time last year

Flu surge: 20 times more London-area cases than this time last year
The London Free Press
Amid surging influenza cases provincewide, public-health officials for London and surrounding Middlesex County are reporting 20 times more cases than this time last year.
Amid surging influenza cases provincewide, public-health officials for London and surrounding Middlesex County are reporting 20 times more cases than this time last year.
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Flu surge: 20 times more London-area cases than this time last year

Dream Lottery win leaves London couple with tough choice

Dream Lottery win leaves London couple with tough choice
The London Free Press
A London couple unwrapped the biggest gift of the season after winning the Dream Lottery’s grand prize. Susanne Young was named as winner of the lottery’s top prize on Dec. 11. She has a choice between two furnished homes in southeast London and $100,000 or $1 million in cash. Young said and her husband Jim […]
A London couple unwrapped the biggest gift of the season after winning the Dream Lottery’s grand prize. Susanne Young was named as winner of the lottery’s top prize on Dec. 11. She has a choice between two furnished homes in southeast London and $100,000 or $1 million in cash. Young said and her husband Jim […]
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Dream Lottery win leaves London couple with tough choice

Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives

Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives
The Lucknow Sentinel
The 2025 event raised more than $200,000.
The 2025 event raised more than $200,000.
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Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives

Ontario Place construction could dump sewage in lake, creating a ‘preventable public health crisis’: doctor

Ontario Place construction could dump sewage in lake, creating a ‘preventable public health crisis’: doctor
Great Lakes Commission
Advocates, local politicians and a Toronto doctor are raising environmental concerns about the provincial government’s redevelopment of Ontario Place in Toronto, with some warning the plans could involve dumping sewage […]
Advocates, local politicians and a Toronto doctor are raising environmental concerns about the provincial government’s redevelopment of Ontario Place in Toronto, with some warning the plans could involve dumping sewage […]
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Bruce Power recaps accomplishments of 2025

Bruce Power recaps accomplishments of 2025
Kincardine News
Bruce Power is looking back on “a productive and foundational year.” “The company’s operations and project work in 2025 helped to set the table for a bright future in our communities and beyond as it continues to drive the economy, power a third of Ontario’s homes, businesses and hospitals, and build for the future,” the […]
Bruce Power is looking back on “a productive and foundational year.” “The company’s operations and project work in 2025 helped to set the table for a bright future in our communities and beyond as it continues to drive the economy, power a third of Ontario’s homes, businesses and hospitals, and build for the future,” the […]
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New figures show flu cases spiking in London, Middlesex County

New figures show flu cases spiking in London, Middlesex County
The London Free Press
Influenza cases continue to skyrocket in London and surrounding Middlesex County compared to last year. The latest figures from the Middlesex-London health unit show that for the week ending Dec. 14, there were 173 new cases of influenza, bringing the total reported infections to 671 over the past four months. That’s up significantly from last […]
Influenza cases continue to skyrocket in London and surrounding Middlesex County compared to last year. The latest figures from the Middlesex-London health unit show that for the week ending Dec. 14, there were 173 new cases of influenza, bringing the total reported infections to 671 over the past four months. That’s up significantly from last […]
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New figures show flu cases spiking in London, Middlesex County
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