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Nature Scrapbook: Black-billed cuckoo

Sat, 2026-08-08 08:38

On a still, late summer night, a soft, deep, rapidly repeated “co-co-co-co” sometimes betrays the presence of one of Canada’s most surreptitious birds. By day, the mysterious black-billed cuckoo—about the … Continued

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Derevensky: New prediction markets app exposes regulatory gaps

Sat, 2026-08-08 00:12

The London Free Press

Wealthsimple’s app gives Canadians access to nearly 4,000 event contracts on an American prediction market platform

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Southwick beach completes $2.1 million connector trail to Lake Ontario beach

Fri, 2026-08-07 13:39

Great Lakes Commission

A new accessible trail connecting Southwick beach in Henderson, New York, to Lake Ontario has been completed as part of a $9.5 million improvement at two state parks. Read the […]

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AI data centre backlash fuels calls for Ontario-wide rules

Fri, 2026-08-07 13:00

The London Free Press

Municipalities are seeking clearer provincial rules as concerns grow over the facilities’ energy use, water demands and other impacts.

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Fri, 2026-08-07 11:36

The London Free Press

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Volunteers invited to upcoming shoreline cleanup in Kincardine

Thu, 2026-08-06 10:18

Kincardine News

The mission of the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is to protect and promote a healthy coastal ecosystem. Once again, in partnership with Huron Bruce Nature (HBN), Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), the Kincardine Lions, local businesses and with the support of the Municipality of Kincardine, the LHCC is hosting

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The Cottage Coach’s #1 rule for new wood

Thu, 2026-08-06 10:00

Cottage Life

By the Cottage Coach I just wrapped up building an outdoor bar for the cottage, mostly cedar, with a few finishing details for a more polished look. And before the … Continued

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Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review

Thu, 2026-08-06 01:14

Great Lakes Commission

Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling striking down state energy regulators’ decision to permit the Line 5 tunnel project, pipeline opponents convened to celebrate the decision and talk about the […]

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Great Lakes maritime history comes to life in Elberta

Wed, 2026-08-05 23:53

Great Lakes Commission

The Elberta Heritage Center in Elberta, Michigan, will present a free screening of “The Wreck and Rescue of the Schooner J. Hazard Hartzell” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. Read […]

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Drought warning declared for Western Lake Superior Watershed

Wed, 2026-08-05 22:15

Great Lakes Commission

Local communities are issuing drought declarations and urging residents to conserve water in response to a drought warning for the Western Lake Superior Watershed by the Minnesota Department of Natural […]

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Mayflies’ return to Ohio isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a good sign for Lake Erie

Wed, 2026-08-05 21:19

Great Lakes Commission

Swarms of mayflies have been observed across Northwest Ohio this season, and experts say the abundance of mayflies in this region owes its thanks to the current health of Lake […]

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How scientists can predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear

Wed, 2026-08-05 17:37

Great Lakes Commission

Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists begin watching for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green […]

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