Londoners could be in store for the worst flooding in seven years as up to 75 millimetres of rain is expected to fall by early Thursday, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority warns. Forecasts are predicting between 30 and 75 millimetres of rain across the Upper Thames watershed, the authority said in a flood warning […]
Conservation experts are concerned about the protection of the endangered Great Lakes piping plovers in Michigan due to hiring struggles and spending limits at the National Park Service. Read the […]
Forecast heavy rain and frozen ground could result in flooding this weekend in the London area, Environment Canada says.
A combination of heavy rain and a forecast double-digit high is setting the stage for flooding in the London area. Throw in a snowpack holding the equivalent of 75 to 110 millimetres of water and it all adds up to flooding in low-lying areas such as parks and places that flood frequently, the Upper Thames […]
A couple of weeks ago, my daughters came up to me and asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year. I thought about itfor a minute, and then said “a bag of Salt Water Taffy.” They chuckled. But I was serious. I like Salt Water Taffy.
A Matter of Etiquette
I've often heard from cottagers fed up with the way some people treat our local beaches. Some are just small matters of beach etiquette that, if ignored, can add up to a big mess — and an environmental problem. In honour of Emily Post, we present the following tips on proper beach etiquette. You might want to post these in a conspicuous place where visitors to your beach can read and learn.