London should brace for high winds, Environment Canada warns

London should brace for high winds, Environment Canada warns
The London Free Press
Well, blow me down. To be more precise, blow us down. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Wednesday morning about strong winds that were expected to be blowing through the London region until Friday morning. Expect wind gusts of between 70 to 80 kilometres/hour starting Wednesday for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County. […]
Well, blow me down. To be more precise, blow us down. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Wednesday morning about strong winds that were expected to be blowing through the London region until Friday morning. Expect wind gusts of between 70 to 80 kilometres/hour starting Wednesday for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County. […]
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London should brace for high winds, Environment Canada warns

What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution

What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution
Great Lakes Echo

By Victoria Witke

Christina Petalas, a doctoral student McGill University, studies herring gulls to learn about plastic pollution near the St. Lawrence River. Across two studies, she found plastic additives in every bird sampled, which could have human health consequences.

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By Victoria Witke

Christina Petalas, a doctoral student McGill University, studies herring gulls to learn about plastic pollution near the St. Lawrence River. Across two studies, she found plastic additives in every bird sampled, which could have human health consequences.

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What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution

Dyer: Trump’s Ukraine surrender plan jeopardizes international rule of law

Dyer: Trump’s Ukraine surrender plan jeopardizes international rule of law
The London Free Press
Russian, U.S. leaders want a return to the good old days, when anything you could conquer, you could keep.
Russian, U.S. leaders want a return to the good old days, when anything you could conquer, you could keep.
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Dyer: Trump’s Ukraine surrender plan jeopardizes international rule of law

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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Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds

Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds
Great Lakes Commission
Strong winds that prompted an Environment Canada alert this week have laid bare Lake Erie shoreline not often seen, but they also briefly uncovered a rarely seen shipwreck. Read the […]
Strong winds that prompted an Environment Canada alert this week have laid bare Lake Erie shoreline not often seen, but they also briefly uncovered a rarely seen shipwreck. Read the […]
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Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Two weather warnings hit London as another wintry wallop looms

Two weather warnings hit London as another wintry wallop looms
The London Free Press
Heavy snowfall was expected to hit London and surrounding communities in the wee hours of Wednesday, a storm that Environment Canada expected could continue into the afternoon. The snowfall warning – colour-coded yellow, the least-severe – was delivered Tuesday evening with a simultaneous warning of freezing drizzle as winter-like cold weather grips the region. The […]
Heavy snowfall was expected to hit London and surrounding communities in the wee hours of Wednesday, a storm that Environment Canada expected could continue into the afternoon. The snowfall warning – colour-coded yellow, the least-severe – was delivered Tuesday evening with a simultaneous warning of freezing drizzle as winter-like cold weather grips the region. The […]
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Horticultural society ends year with celebration, awards in Ripley

Horticultural society ends year with celebration, awards in Ripley
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) put a busy gardening season to bed at their annual general meeting (AGM) on Dec. 5 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Over 30 members and several distinguished guests, including the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) president and OHA District 8 director, attended the meeting and stayed on to enjoy […]
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) put a busy gardening season to bed at their annual general meeting (AGM) on Dec. 5 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Over 30 members and several distinguished guests, including the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) president and OHA District 8 director, attended the meeting and stayed on to enjoy […]
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Horticultural society ends year with celebration, awards in Ripley

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Rain, warmer weather may interfere

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Rain, warmer weather may interfere
The London Free Press
London has already seen plenty of snow this month, but those hoping for a white Christmas may need to cross their fingers.
London has already seen plenty of snow this month, but those hoping for a white Christmas may need to cross their fingers.
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Rain, warmer weather may interfere

OPP warn of slick roads as temperature plunges, winds whip region

OPP warn of slick roads as temperature plunges, winds whip region
The London Free Press
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement early Friday for the London region, warning of icy conditions as the temperature drops
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement early Friday for the London region, warning of icy conditions as the temperature drops
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OPP warn of slick roads as temperature plunges, winds whip region
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