By Samantha Ku

A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan's western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.

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By Samantha Ku

A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan's western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.

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Get ready for a wild bit of weather to kick off the work week. London and the surrounding area was under an Environment Canada wind warning on Monday, with winds expected to gust from 70 to 90 kilometres/hour all day and into Tuesday, according to the national weather agency. There was expected to be rain […]
Get ready for a wild bit of weather to kick off the work week. London and the surrounding area was under an Environment Canada wind warning on Monday, with winds expected to gust from 70 to 90 kilometres/hour all day and into Tuesday, according to the national weather agency. There was expected to be rain […]
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Scaffolding will soon surround Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota, as a three‑month restoration begins to repair damaged brick and mortar. The project will also help prevent future cracking […]
Scaffolding will soon surround Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota, as a three‑month restoration begins to repair damaged brick and mortar. The project will also help prevent future cracking […]
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No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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By Joshua Kim

A recent study explores the importance of more diverse viewpoints and ethical considerations when working in archaeology, especially involving Indigenous artifacts.

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By Joshua Kim

A recent study explores the importance of more diverse viewpoints and ethical considerations when working in archaeology, especially involving Indigenous artifacts.

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Municipal leaders and stakeholder groups call for more consultation.
Municipal leaders and stakeholder groups call for more consultation.
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By Justin Fox Clausen Two insects are under consideration as Michigan's official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.
By Justin Fox Clausen Two insects are under consideration as Michigan's official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.
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The more social agencies do, the less governments are inclined to fill in the gaps in our social safety net
The more social agencies do, the less governments are inclined to fill in the gaps in our social safety net
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By Anna Ironside Postage stamps featuring wildlife are helping to fund conservation and bring awareness to communities about habitat protection throughout the Great Lakes region by centering species like the wood duck (Aix sponsa), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and piping plover (Charadrius melodus).
By Anna Ironside Postage stamps featuring wildlife are helping to fund conservation and bring awareness to communities about habitat protection throughout the Great Lakes region by centering species like the wood duck (Aix sponsa), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and piping plover (Charadrius melodus).
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The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is offering a three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of wills and powers of attorney. Led by Angela Yenssen, staff lawyer with the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic, this free series guides participants through key decisions related to financial and personal care planning, BCPL said in a news […]
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is offering a three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of wills and powers of attorney. Led by Angela Yenssen, staff lawyer with the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic, this free series guides participants through key decisions related to financial and personal care planning, BCPL said in a news […]
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