Londoners could be in store for the worst flooding in seven years as up to 75 millimetres of rain is expected to fall by early Thursday, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority warns. Forecasts are predicting between 30 and 75 millimetres of rain across the Upper Thames watershed, the authority said in a flood warning […]
There is no escape from microplastics in today’s world, and increasingly there is no escape from reports of the harm they may be causing to our environment and, possibly, to […]
As Canadians gear up to vote on April 28, four candidates have entered the election race in Huron-Bruce. As of March 25, James Rice of the Liberal Party, Melanie Burrett of the New Democratic Party (NDP), and Gregory J. McLean of the Green Party have been named as candidates in the riding alongside five-term Conservative […]
A regional assessment study of the St. Lawrence River has now been authorized, after the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake submitted a request for a study in 2020 and Canada’s environment […]
Ann Arbor, Michigan – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes. It calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes, which hold 95% of America’s fresh surface water and provide drinking water for more than 47 million people. “Restoring the Great Lakes means protecting drinking water for millions, as well as […]
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More snow. More problems. Despite Wiarton Willie’s assurances earlier this month of a waning winter, the season’s end seems even further away after another dumping of snow overnight Wednesday and into early Thursday morning. All school buses in the region are cancelled. Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory for the area Thursday morning. The […]
The Township of Huron-Kinloss declared a Significant Weather Event as of 3 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in response to a forecasted major winter storm. All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Township will be in a “state of repair” until further notice, according to the Township. According to Environment Canada, snow is expected to be […]
For the second time in roughly 30 years, oil wells leaking into a Michigan lake have been plugged, according to the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Read […]
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s annual State of the Great Lakes report highlights issues impacting the various industries and communities that rely on the Great Lakes. […]
The Great Lakes Commission is holding its annual Industry Days conference at the Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center from January 7-8. Speakers from the US Coast Guard, National Weather Service, […]
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery exhibition spaces are to close until spring as aging HVAC systems in the facility are replaced. But while the exhibition rooms will be closed as of Monday, the tourism desk at the gallery will remain open to the public Monday to Friday to purchase merchandise, movie tickets and Supporter’s Circle […]