Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town

Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town
The London Free Press
If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
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Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents

Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents
The Kincardine Independent
Multiple concerns expressed by residents, including the environment, septic and traffic (By Liz Small) A 32-lot development proposed in Lake Huron Highlands north of Kincardine has residents more than a … Continue reading Local housing development on shaky ground with nearby residents →
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Belsara: What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus in Canada

Belsara: What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus in Canada
The London Free Press
Canadians may be wondering: just how prevalent are such mosquito-borne viruses in Canada, and how risky is the summer camping trip?
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The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill

The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill
The Lucknow Sentinel
Is this burden on taxpayers, “worth ruining the countryside?” asks one protester
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Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman  Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species -- the bloody red shrimp -- is established in all five Great Lakes.
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Wild type plants are superior to cultivars when it comes to attracting pollinators, study says

Wild type plants are superior to cultivars when it comes to attracting pollinators, study says
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku Cultivated plants rarely match their wild type counterparts in their ability to support pollinators, according to research by pollinator ecologists at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads

Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads
Great Lakes Echo
By Carly Carter Bat populations are plummeting in Minnesota as the deadly white-nose syndrome spreads across caves.
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Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival 

Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival 
Great Lakes Echo
By Owen McCarthy A new study finds more natural methods of bolstering Christmas tree survival are more effective than chemical treatments.
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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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