Lake St. Clair’s $2.2B impact drives new Great Lakes policy conference

Lake St. Clair’s $2.2B impact drives new Great Lakes policy conference
Great Lakes Commission
In Michigan, the Macomb County Chamber and Macomb County Planning & Economic Development will host the inaugural Great Lakes Policy Conference to bring together groups that often work separately to […]
In Michigan, the Macomb County Chamber and Macomb County Planning & Economic Development will host the inaugural Great Lakes Policy Conference to bring together groups that often work separately to […]
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Lake St. Clair’s $2.2B impact drives new Great Lakes policy conference

AI data centre backlash fuels calls for Ontario-wide rules

AI data centre backlash fuels calls for Ontario-wide rules
The London Free Press
Municipalities are seeking clearer provincial rules as concerns grow over the facilities’ energy use, water demands and other impacts.
Municipalities are seeking clearer provincial rules as concerns grow over the facilities’ energy use, water demands and other impacts.
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AI data centre backlash fuels calls for Ontario-wide rules

Applicant drops data centre from Strathroy rezoning application

Applicant drops data centre from Strathroy rezoning application
The London Free Press
The change comes days before a scheduled public meeting on the rezoning application.
The change comes days before a scheduled public meeting on the rezoning application.
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Applicant drops data centre from Strathroy rezoning application

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says

Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says
Great Lakes Commission
The proposed plan to expand Billy Bishop airport for jets could degrade water quality in Toronto’s Inner Harbour on Lake Ontario and negate the benefits of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrades intended […]
The proposed plan to expand Billy Bishop airport for jets could degrade water quality in Toronto’s Inner Harbour on Lake Ontario and negate the benefits of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrades intended […]
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Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in inf…

Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chicago

Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chicago
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  While urbanization continues to displace natural ecosystems across the Great Lakes region, one declining wetland bird has managed to adapt to city life -- the black-crowned night heron.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  While urbanization continues to displace natural ecosystems across the Great Lakes region, one declining wetland bird has managed to adapt to city life -- the black-crowned night heron.
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Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chica…

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
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Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

Takeout trash piling up at universities

Takeout trash piling up at universities
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
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Takeout trash piling up at universities

Ontario invests $2.8 million in Lake Superior port infrastructure to strengthen domestic trade

Ontario invests $2.8 million in Lake Superior port infrastructure to strengthen domestic trade
Great Lakes Commission
Ontario is investing more than $2.8 million to expand and modernize port facilities on Lake Superior, including the Port of Thunder Bay and the Peninsula Harbour Port in Marathon, to […]
Ontario is investing more than $2.8 million to expand and modernize port facilities on Lake Superior, including the Port of Thunder Bay and the Peninsula Harbour Port in Marathon, to […]
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New funding launches Kincardine senior school project to tender phase

New funding launches Kincardine senior school project to tender phase
The Lucknow Sentinel
The province has announced additional funding for the construction of a new senior school in Kincardine, allowing the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) to issue the tender for the project. “The increase in funding for a new Kincardine grades 7-12 public school, which will include 126 additional student spaces, is great news for the Kincardine […]
The province has announced additional funding for the construction of a new senior school in Kincardine, allowing the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) to issue the tender for the project. “The increase in funding for a new Kincardine grades 7-12 public school, which will include 126 additional student spaces, is great news for the Kincardine […]
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New funding launches Kincardine senior school project to tender phase

Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town

Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town
The London Free Press
If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
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Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town

Kincardine hosts Kenyan delegation interested in nuclear energy

Kincardine hosts Kenyan delegation interested in nuclear energy
Kincardine News
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Kincardine welcomed a delegation from Kenya on June 5, as part of an international knowledge-sharing visit focused on nuclear energy and community development. “It is exciting to welcome visitors from around the world to learn about the positive impact the nuclear industry has had […]
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Kincardine welcomed a delegation from Kenya on June 5, as part of an international knowledge-sharing visit focused on nuclear energy and community development. “It is exciting to welcome visitors from around the world to learn about the positive impact the nuclear industry has had […]
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Kincardine hosts Kenyan delegation interested in nuclear energy
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