Huron-Kinloss under flood warning, residents encouraged to stay home

Huron-Kinloss under flood warning, residents encouraged to stay home
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a flood warning for the Nine Mile River watershed, including Lucknow and surrounding areas, with residents encouraged to stay home. According to a Township of Huron-Kinloss news release, flooding is imminent or already occurring, following a band of heavy thunderstorms early this morning that delivered 40 to […]
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a flood warning for the Nine Mile River watershed, including Lucknow and surrounding areas, with residents encouraged to stay home. According to a Township of Huron-Kinloss news release, flooding is imminent or already occurring, following a band of heavy thunderstorms early this morning that delivered 40 to […]
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Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

Green energy boosters stress long-term savings
Great Lakes Echo

By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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Lake Michigan waves sweep man off closed South Haven pier

Lake Michigan waves sweep man off closed South Haven pier
Great Lakes Commission
A man survived after being swept into Lake Michigan by waves while on a closed pier in South Haven, Michigan, last Friday. The life ring used in the rescue came […]
A man survived after being swept into Lake Michigan by waves while on a closed pier in South Haven, Michigan, last Friday. The life ring used in the rescue came […]
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Kids jumping on a trampoline? Here are some expert-recommended tips to keep in mind

Kids jumping on a trampoline? Here are some expert-recommended tips to keep in mind
Cottage Life

In my years at the helm of Canada’s top parenting magazine, Today’s Parent, I interviewed countless pediatricians about the importance of outdoor play. One surprising bit of advice came up … Continued

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In my years at the helm of Canada’s top parenting magazine, Today’s Parent, I interviewed countless pediatricians about the importance of outdoor play. One surprising bit of advice came up … Continued

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How to choose a mask or respirator for cottage jobs

How to choose a mask or respirator for cottage jobs
Cottage Life

Inside the workshop, not all masks and respirators are created equal, so don’t assume the crumpled N95 in your pocket will protect your lungs—it depends on the hazard you’re up … Continued

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Inside the workshop, not all masks and respirators are created equal, so don’t assume the crumpled N95 in your pocket will protect your lungs—it depends on the hazard you’re up … Continued

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Pearson: Volunteers let governments off the hook

Pearson: Volunteers let governments off the hook
The London Free Press
The more social agencies do, the less governments are inclined to fill in the gaps in our social safety net
The more social agencies do, the less governments are inclined to fill in the gaps in our social safety net
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Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat

Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.
By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.
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New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald

New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Great Lakes Echo
By Joshua Kim A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
By Joshua Kim A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
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Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later

Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later
The London Free Press
The explosion at the nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, changed the lives of thousands of Soviet citizens
The explosion at the nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, changed the lives of thousands of Soviet citizens
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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities

Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]
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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities
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