Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions

Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.

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Snow time! London awakes to snowfall, Environment Canada issues warning

Snow time! London awakes to snowfall, Environment Canada issues warning
The London Free Press
It’s back. Snow has touched down in London for the first time this season, with the city waking up to a light dusting on Sunday morning as Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the region. Londoners can expect around five centimetres of snow on Sunday, according to the
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Anishinaabe fire practices shaped Great Lakes ecosystems, new research shows

Anishinaabe fire practices shaped Great Lakes ecosystems, new research shows
Great Lakes Echo

By Victoria Witke

New research shows Anishinaabe fire practices shaped today’s Great Lakes ecosystems. The region’s forests never existed and can’t continue to exist without people – or fire.

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Los Alamos and University of Michigan plan national security, AI data center in Ypsilanti Twp.

Los Alamos and University of Michigan plan national security, AI data center in Ypsilanti Twp.
Great Lakes Commission
The Huron River winds through woods in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, where thousands of residents fish, canoe and swim. A proposal aims to add a 300,000-square-foot data center with a 20-acre […]
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Huron Bruce Nature learns about Lake Huron fish communities

Huron Bruce Nature learns about Lake Huron fish communities
The Lucknow Sentinel
The first meeting of the 2025-2026 season of the Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) club went swimmingly with an excellent presentation on the changing ecology of Lake Huron fish communities by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Management biologist Arunas Liskaukas. Nearing retirement after a 35-year “dream” career researching and working
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Funding applications open for 2025 Ripley Reunion proceeds

Funding applications open for 2025 Ripley Reunion proceeds
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Ripley Reunion committee is accepting applications for funding that will make a difference to the Ripley community. “Supporting our community is at the heart of the Ripley Reunion,” said Matt Farrell, 2025 committee chair, in a news release. “We are proud to share the success of this year’s event
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Laser weeding is taking place around the world

Laser weeding is taking place around the world
The Lucknow Sentinel
In addition to farmers using them in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, they are zapping weeds in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand
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