1 new COVID-19 death, 42 hospitalizations in London-area
For the first time in a week the Middlesex London Health Unit has recorded a COVID-19 death.
Weapons call leads to school lockdowns
London police were called just before noon Wednesday to the Westmount Shopping Centre for reports of a female youth believed to be in possession of a gun.
Fitbit watches recalled over burn hazard
Select models of a popular fitness watch have been recalled by Health Canada due to the risk of burns.
Federal funding benefits Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Commission and other partners will meet with Congress this week to discuss to talk about its priorities, including invasive species, maritime transportation, coastal resiliency, and coordination with Canada. Read and hear the full story…
Wiarton brownies and sparks doing their ‘tiny part’ to help Ukrainians
Brenda Bamford of Wiarton has watched with sadness and shock with much of the rest of the world as the war in Ukraine has unfolded over the past week. As she watched the almost constant images of the fighting and families fleeing for their lives towards their country’s borders, she decided she had to do […]
Clean water investments among annual State of the Great Lakes report topics
The 2021 Michigan State of the Great Lakes report was released Monday by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Office of the Great Lakes. Read the full story by the Manistee News Advocate.
Great Lakes scientists initiate ‘Winter Grab’ in efforts to boost knowledge of ecosystems frozen over
Researchers from U.S. and Canadian universities and government agencies have been collecting samples to boost knowledge of what happens in the five great lakes when they’re covered partially or completely with ice. Read the full story by The Associated…
$2 million available for Great Lakes fisheries impacted by COVID-19
New York Governor Hochul announced the availability of $2 million of federal funding available for fisheries on the Great Lakes who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story by WWTI-TV – Watertown, NY.
DNR announces fishing regulations for Michigan’s 2022 season
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources this week announced new fishing regulations which will begin to go into effect April 1. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
UN climate report: Extreme flooding in Midwest expected to get worse in next century, experts say
A major report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released Monday finds that global warming is happening even faster than expected. In the Midwest, extreme flooding expected to increase in frequency and intensity. Read the fu…