How wildfire smoke impacts pets, wildlife

How wildfire smoke impacts pets, wildlife
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder  While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.
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Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: ‘He is not to be trusted’

Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: ‘He is not to be trusted’
The London Free Press
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford said he’s glad Canada didn’t sign the trade deal being offered by the United States on Friday night, even as Ontario braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs that target the province’s primary industries. “It was a bad deal. It was a bad deal for
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London Abused Women’s Centre set to share in $3M in federal funding

London Abused Women’s Centre set to share in $3M in federal funding
The London Free Press
Federal funding will strengthen local support for women navigating the justice system after sex trafficking.
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Asrar: How to stay safe from wildfires, smoke and extreme heat

Asrar: How to stay safe from wildfires, smoke and extreme heat
The London Free Press
The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America
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Going to the beach? Check the water quality

Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says

Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says
Great Lakes Commission
The proposed plan to expand Billy Bishop airport for jets could degrade water quality in Toronto’s Inner Harbour on Lake Ontario and negate the benefits of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrades intended […]
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New Bruce County non-profit quickly completes more than 500 wildlife rescues

New Bruce County non-profit quickly completes more than 500 wildlife rescues
The Lucknow Sentinel
Bruce Wildlife Help hopes to lead the charge in one day establishing a local wildlife rehabilitation centre.
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