Green clues: Crime-busters turn to moss to help solve crimes 

Green clues: Crime-busters turn to moss to help solve crimes 
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Tiny pieces of moss can be crime-busters, says a study examining how law enforcement agencies, forensic teams and botanists have used moss to solve murders, track missing people, calculate how long ago someone died and – in a notorious Mason County case – try to locate the

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Port Burwell beach closed amid search for missing swimmer

The London Free Press
Provincial police closed a Southwestern Ontario beach after a swimmer went missing in Lake Erie over the weekend. Emergency crews were called Sunday shortly after 3 p.m. to Port Burwell beach for a report of two swimmers in distress, Elgin OPP said. One swimmer was pulled to safety and taken to hospital with non-life threatening […]
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Ex-lifeguard launches non-profit to combat rip current dangers

The London Free Press
“If you go for a walk in the woods, it’s good to know what could hurt you,” he said. “Going to the beach is no different – we should know the dangers and how to spot them.”
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Hockey Canada trial verdict date set as defence questions woman’s credibility

The London Free Press
The lawyers representing five hockey players on trial for sexual assault called their accuser’s evidence “an exercise in fact-finding frustration.”
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OHL finals: 5 things to know as London Knights, Oshawa Generals clash again

The London Free Press
It’s an Ontario Hockey League championship series rematch.
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Police requesting help in search for missing Huron-Kinloss resident

The Lucknow Sentinel

Police are asking the public for help in locating 56-year-old Julianna. South Bruce OPP are working to confirm the well-being of Julianna, also known as Julie, who was reported missing from the Huron-Kinloss area. Julianna is described as: 5’5″ tall 180 pounds Heavy build Brown hair (possibly dyed blonde) Blue eyes Anyone with information is […]

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Pearson: Time to decide on homes for all

The London Free Press
Canada was growing, following the Second World War. It was strong and full of hope.
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Opinion: Deafening silence on climate this election

The London Free Press
In recent elections, all credible political parties have had to present detailed climate platforms. Its absence was seen as a key driver in the Conservatives’ loss in 2019, so much so that Erin O’Toole ensured their 2021 platform had something of substance on climate.  Apparently, no more. The absence of strong policy, or even discussion, on […]
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