Dyer: Despite violence, little risk of new Troubles in N. Ireland

Dyer: Despite violence, little risk of new Troubles in N. Ireland
The London Free Press
Last week’s violence in Northern Ireland, not really a “protest” but an organized pogrom, is being seized on by the British and international hard right as further evidence “out-of-control immigration” is fuelling justifiable anger of the beleaguered (and soon to be replaced) white majority. This is a steaming heap of horsefeathers. It is true almost […]
Last week’s violence in Northern Ireland, not really a “protest” but an organized pogrom, is being seized on by the British and international hard right as further evidence “out-of-control immigration” is fuelling justifiable anger of the beleaguered (and soon to be replaced) white majority. This is a steaming heap of horsefeathers. It is true almost […]
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Dyer: Despite violence, little risk of new Troubles in N. Ireland

Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories

Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories
Great Lakes Commission
Several Michigan beaches have been placed under swimming advisories or closures due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can increase the risk of illness for swimmers. The advisories […]
Several Michigan beaches have been placed under swimming advisories or closures due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can increase the risk of illness for swimmers. The advisories […]
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Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories

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?
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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Belsara: What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus in Canada

Lake Ontario water levels rise above key threshold, raising flood risk

Lake Ontario water levels rise above key threshold, raising flood risk
Great Lakes Commission
Lake Ontario water levels recently rose above key thresholds, putting shoreline communities at risk of flooding. Read the full story by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
Lake Ontario water levels recently rose above key thresholds, putting shoreline communities at risk of flooding. Read the full story by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
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Lake Ontario water levels rise above key threshold, raising flood risk

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Lake Ontario could reach flood stage by next Friday; IJC board member speaks about the risk

Lake Ontario could reach flood stage by next Friday; IJC board member speaks about the risk
Great Lakes Commission
According to the International Joint Commission, Lake Ontario could reach a flood-prone stage by next Friday, leaving local lakeshore communities concerned. Read the full story by WHEC-TV – Rochester, NY.
According to the International Joint Commission, Lake Ontario could reach a flood-prone stage by next Friday, leaving local lakeshore communities concerned. Read the full story by WHEC-TV – Rochester, NY.
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Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
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Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

Women’s Centre Grey Bruce rebrands and introduces new engagement centre

Women’s Centre Grey Bruce rebrands and introduces new engagement centre
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce is rebranding as the Women & Youth Crises Centre Grey Bruce. The organization says it’s a name that more clearly reflects the scope of services it provides and the people it supports across Grey and Bruce counties. The new name recognizes the full range of crisis-based supports delivered by the […]
The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce is rebranding as the Women & Youth Crises Centre Grey Bruce. The organization says it’s a name that more clearly reflects the scope of services it provides and the people it supports across Grey and Bruce counties. The new name recognizes the full range of crisis-based supports delivered by the […]
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Women’s Centre Grey Bruce rebrands and introduces new engagement centre

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
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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Naimi: Why is alcohol use declining in Canada

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 into memory.
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 into memory.
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Varying snowfall’s effect on winter sport conditions in Canada

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.
The board members, who had been furloughed, included Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig and Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray.
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Province names first two appointees to Grey-Bruce’s revamped board of health

Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward

Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward
The Lucknow Sentinel
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
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Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward
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