Category: Ontario
Two high school students want to keep trash out of the Great Lakes. They think rivers are the key | Great Lakes Now
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
The lonely Lake Superior caribou and a lesson in limits | Great Lakes Now
By Emma McIntosh, The Narwhal
Emma and photographer Christopher Katsarov Luna spent four days in northwestern Ontario, reporting from the shore of Lake Superior.
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Group touts future local ‘ecological corridor’ to limit development
The Escarpment Corridor Alliance wants to see a future, protective “ecological corridor” network in the southern Georgian Bay area to better protect ecologically important lands from development between the Beaver Valley and the Niagara Escarpment. The connected corridor network, it is anticipated, would include two large, local developments, Castle Glen in the Blue Mountains and […]
A tiny, endangered fish lies on the path of Highway 413. Canada has a plan, but no new power to protect it | Great Lakes Now
By Kathryn Peiman, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
This waterfront Haliburton cottage comes with two fire pits and soaring vaulted ceilings
1577 Rugged Lane, Minden, Ont. Lake: Brady Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 0.72 acre Living area: 1,200 sq. ft. List price: $999,000 Date listed: June 1, 2024 Realtor: Karen Nimigon This three-bedroom, one-bathroom … Continued
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‘These are not your lands to give away’: 6 First Nations take Ontario to court over mining law | Great Lakes Now
By Emma McIntosh, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
This invasive aquatic plant is problematic for boaters and swimmers—and it was just spotted in Lake Simcoe
Early this summer, an unusual floating plant was spotted in Lake Simcoe. With long, spiky leaves reminiscent of the top of a pineapple, the sighting was reported to Ontario’s Ministry … Continued
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Short-term rental bylaws forcing some long-time cottagers to sell
Nowadays, short-term rental (STR) bylaws are a staple across cottage country. From Kawartha Lakes to Tiny Township, you can scarcely find a cottage municipality in Ontario that doesn’t have, or … Continued
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Bruce Power’s MCR and Bruce C projects reach new milestones
Bruce Power’s bid to expand output by up to 4,800 megawatts at its Tiverton site, in what could be Canada’s first nuclear construction project in more than 30 years, reached a new milestone this week. As part of its pre-development work — for which the federal government agreed to fund up to $50 million —Bruce […]
‘It’s very frustrating and dangerous’: Lake of Bays cottagers say government agencies refuse to clean up debris months after washout
In early March, a section of Highway 35 between Birkendale Road and Ten Mile Bay Road near Dwight, Ont. was washed out. It forced Lake of Bays cottagers and residents … Continued
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