London storm fallout: Hydro outages persist, cleanup continues, no injuries

London storm fallout: Hydro outages persist, cleanup continues, no injuries
The London Free Press
The morning after the night before – London was continuing to clean up on Wednesday after powerful storms swept through the city and region, downing trees and cutting power to a swath of the city’s east end. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to London Hydro, more than 1,300 customers
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Bruce Peninsula filmmakers to take viewers underwater near Bruce Power for Earth Day

Bruce Peninsula filmmakers to take viewers underwater near Bruce Power for Earth Day
The Lucknow Sentinel
Local award-winning filmmakers will take viewers into one of the least accessible and visually striking areas of the Great Lakes on Earth Day. On April 22, Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick of Inspired Planet Productions will use a cutting-edge underwater robot to take viewers into the fish-filled waters surrounding the
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RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity

RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity
The Lucknow Sentinel
The old port did a huge international business in its day, signified with the vast, now empty grain terminals
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No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow

No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow
The Lucknow Sentinel
Heavy rainfall and spring thaw caused significant flooding in Lucknow recently, but the Township said the influx of water didn’t cause any lasting effects to municipally owned property. “No significant damage to roads or municipal buildings has been reported,” John Yungblut, Huron-Kinloss’ director of public works, in an email, noting
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Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend

Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend
The Lucknow Sentinel
The event features sleigh rides, lots of hockey, and a pancake breakfast.
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Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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Grants awarded to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes basin

Grants awarded to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes basin
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Nearly $315,000 will be awarded to support local organizations in controlling nonnative Phragmites australis, one of the most aggressive plant species invading the
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Restoration of historical site improves quality of life for Portage, Wisconsin residents

Restoration of historical site improves quality of life for Portage, Wisconsin residents
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

Following the completion of segments 1 and 2 of the Portage Canal, local residents and visitors can use the historic site and its amenities following years of disrepair.

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Joly: Avian flu taking huge toll on North American wildlife

Joly: Avian flu taking huge toll on North American wildlife
The London Free Press
Since first being detected in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has had a dramatic impact on North America
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