Asrar: How to stay safe from wildfires, smoke and extreme heat

Asrar: How to stay safe from wildfires, smoke and extreme heat
The London Free Press
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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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities

Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]
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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities

Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar

Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar
The Lucknow Sentinel
The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.
The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.
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Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar

Bone density scans now available at Wingham hospital

Bone density scans now available at Wingham hospital
The Lucknow Sentinel
Project funded by Wingham and District Hospital Foundation with support from CKNX Radiothon fundraising
Project funded by Wingham and District Hospital Foundation with support from CKNX Radiothon fundraising
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Bone density scans now available at Wingham hospital

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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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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Scientists update geological map of northern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 

Scientists update geological map of northern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 
Great Lakes Echo

By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

The U.S. Geological Survey has began large-scale low-level airplane flights over Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to obtain high-resolution data on subsurface mineral structures and bedrock composition. The data will be used to create two- and three-dimensional maps to better understand the geological structure at depths of about 10,000 feet.

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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

The U.S. Geological Survey has began large-scale low-level airplane flights over Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to obtain high-resolution data on subsurface mineral structures and bedrock composition. The data will be used to create two- and three-dimensional maps to better understand the geological structure at depths of about 10,000 feet.

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London doctor hails Canada’s first drug that slows Alzheimer’s disease

London doctor hails Canada’s first drug that slows Alzheimer’s disease
The London Free Press
This is the “most critical change” in combatting the disease in the last 25 years, Michael Borrie said.
This is the “most critical change” in combatting the disease in the last 25 years, Michael Borrie said.
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