Category: Column
High Great Lakes surface temperatures may mean late ice, more snow
All five Great Lakes have reached near-record warm surface temperatures judging by data from U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research. Because of the continuing U.S. government shutdown, there’s no one available at NOAA’s Great Lakes research centre at Ann Arbour, Mi., to answer questions about research collected and recorded automatically throughout the region. […]
Private Shea Bradley: an Afghan War veteran
Private Shea Bradley said it was “a reality check” when the lights in the C-17 transport plane switched to red indicating that his aircraft had entered Afghan airspace. It was a mixture of “excitement,” “adventure” and fear that he headed into harm’s way as an infantryman in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment. […]
Trail Talk: Rainy days bring slippery trails and surprising sights
From careful boardwalk hikes to late-season butterflies, wet weather offers challenges — and rewards — for fall hikers across Huron County.
Trail Talk: Autumn hikes bring colour, calm — and the occasional surprise
From hidden bullfrogs to lingering butterflies, fall offers new discoveries on familiar trails as hikers navigate seasonal changes and closures.
Trail Talk: Unexpected discoveries at Hullett Sugar Bush
Hike Ontario Summit and autumn outings offer new perspectives on nature