Unemployment rate decreases in March for Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region
The unemployment rate dipped slightly last month in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region.
Flying salute to essential workers postponed
St. Thomas Airfest has announced it is postponing its air parade that was scheduled to take place this Saturday due to the stay-at-home order.
Whatley: Think Canada’s pandemic response was better than the U.S.? Think again
When it comes to health care, Canadians only seem to care about one thing: Are we better than the United States? As long as we “beat” the U.S., we remain smug about our performance. This attitude can be hard to square, however, with the Canadians who get quick access to top-level care in the U.S. […]
Electric currents, underwater speakers scare up invasive Asian carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse
A fishing expedition for a highly invasive species of carp is underway in the waters of the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
High-capacity wells are reducing lake levels in Wisconsin’s Central Sands region, a new study finds
A new study by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shows that high-capacity wells have been reducing the level of three lakes in the Central Sands region, affecting ecosystems and recreation in the area. Read the full story by the Milwaukee J…
Lakefront development bill finds bipartisan support in House, Senate; second reading expected Monday
Gary, Indiana, and other lakefront municipalities are one step closer to accessing a tool designed to encourage development along Lake Michigan. Read the full story by the Chicago Tribune.
Firefighting foam spill at Kalamazoo airport causes PFAS spike at wastewater treatment plant
In Michigan, a spill of firefighting foam at the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport caused a spike of PFAS pollution at the Kalamazoo wastewater treatment plant, sending some into the Kalamazoo River. Read the full story by MLive.
City of Hamilton will spend $40K on biodiversity plan to protect species, habitats
The City of Hamilton, Ontario, will spend $40,000 on a biodiversity plan it says will help protect local habitats and species. Read the full story by CBC News.
Low Long Lake water level dependent on Mother Nature
In Alpena, Michigan, bereft of runoff from melting snow, Long Lake’s water level is the lowest in recent memory. Read the full story by The Alpena News.
The muskie are back at the Lake Wingra dam and, yes, they like to jump
The muskellunge, some of which can exceed 50 inches, make their way from Wisconsin’s Lake Monona each spring with hopes of leaping into Lake Wingra. Read the full story by the Wisconsin State Journal.