How Southwestern Ontario is losing its winter (and why that should worry you)

The London Free Press
Parts of Southwestern Ontario are losing more than two weeks of sub-zero days each winter due to climate change, a new report says. In London and Middlesex County, there are an average of nine additional above-freezing days each December to February, a trend that may lead to more ice storms and flooding, one renowned climate […]
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Is Lake Erie freezing over yet? Status of ice cover on the lake this winter

Great Lakes Commission

The National Weather Service office in Cleveland is not reporting any significant ice cover on Lake Erie as of early January. Before the lake can freeze over, the water temperature […]

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Great Lakes Commission’s Industry Days Conference at Great Wolf Lodge to address commerce, safety & environment

Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Commission is holding its annual Industry Days conference at the Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center from January 7-8. Speakers from the US Coast Guard, National Weather Service, […]

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Great Lakes Commission releases report on uses of Great Lakes water in 2023

Great Lakes Commission

Ann Arbor, Michigan –  A report released by the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) found that 35.4 billion gallons of water per day were withdrawn from the

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As climate change threats loom, Great Lakes mapping effort supports resilience

Great Lakes Commission

A mapping initiative dubbed Lakebed 2030 supports ongoing efforts to make the Great Lakes region more resilient to climate change. The project is working to identify areas prone to erosion, […]

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New species spotted in Kincardine during annual Christmas Bird Count

Kincardine News

For a long time, people have been captivated by birds. Their vibrant colours and melodious songs have earned them a special place in our folklore and mythology. Spurred on by ancient tradition, the 43rd annual Kincardine Christmas Bird Count (KCBC) took place on Dec. 19, 2024.  Participants enjoyed favourable weather and the 56 species they […]

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Heavy rain prompts water-safety warnings in London region

The London Free Press
Parents in Southwestern Ontario are being advised to keep children away from creeks and rivers because of heavy rain that may cause flooding in low-lying areas. Read More
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Lucknow volunteer working to restore hundreds of local headstones  

The Lucknow Sentinel

A local woman’s passion for preservation has led to the restoration of 271 headstones — and counting — at South Kinloss Cemetery in Lucknow.   “A lot of these were pioneer children. They died here and then their parents picked up and moved on, so there’s no one left for them,” explained Cherie Brogreen. “I […]

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Garden tribute to Harlyn Madge, 7, planted at Brookside Public School

The Lucknow Sentinel

In March, Brookside Public School student Harlyn Madge was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She died just one month later, on April 24, two days after her seventh birthday. In October, staff and students at the school were joined by members of Madge’s family in planting flowers as a tribute. “During the time of grief, […]

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