World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns

World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cities across North America are preparing for an influx of fans, matches and global attention - including Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. Along with the excitement comes growing concern about the tournament’s environmental impact.
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
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Stigma of drug-related deaths explored in Bruce County Museum exhibit

Stigma of drug-related deaths explored in Bruce County Museum exhibit
Kincardine News
A new art installation at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) highlights the grief of losing a loved one due to substance consumption. “In February 2023, there were a recorded 216 opioid related deaths in Ontario. My 23-year-old son Parker was one of those lost. I cannot solve
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Naimi: Why is alcohol use declining in Canada

Naimi: Why is alcohol use declining in Canada
The London Free Press
It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
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Varying snowfall’s effect on winter sport conditions in Canada

Varying snowfall’s effect on winter sport conditions in Canada
Great Lakes Echo
By Amelia Fraser When many people think of winter sports and hobbies, snow often comes to mind. But what happens when the snow is no longer around? Climate change studies have shown that as the planet warms, snowfall will decline, leaving skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports at risk of fading
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Public health official details new COVID-19 variant that’s been found in Ontario

Public health official details new COVID-19 variant that’s been found in Ontario
The London Free Press
Health experts are closely monitoring a new variant of COVID-19, roughly six years after the highly infectious disease ground the world to a halt in March 2020. Here are some things to know about the new strain, dubbed Cicada. What is the new variant? The new COVID-19 variant is called
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Province names first two appointees to Grey-Bruce’s revamped board of health

Province names first two appointees to Grey-Bruce’s revamped board of health
The Lucknow Sentinel
The board members, who had been furloughed, included Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig and Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray.
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Nicholls: The fallout from a landmark social media addiction case

Nicholls: The fallout from a landmark social media addiction case
The London Free Press
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms
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Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?

Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?
The Lucknow Sentinel
The un-intended consequence of the tax hit some farmers
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Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 

Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 
Great Lakes Echo

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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Federal program can help nonprofits cover costs of clean-energy projects

Federal program can help nonprofits cover costs of clean-energy projects
Great Lakes Echo

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Across Michigan, religious institutions, local governments, schools and nonprofits are turning to a federal program called Elective Pay to help pay for solar panels and other clean-energy projects.

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Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?

Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?
The London Free Press
Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.
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