1,472 new COVID-19 cases recorded in London-area since Friday
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the London-area rose above 4,000 for the first time on Monday as the region recorded 1,472 new infections since Friday.
Owen Sound’s Festival of Northern Lights wraps up
The Festival of Northern Lights has gone dark for another year. The last night of the 34th annual festival was on Sunday and board of directors Jamie Walpole said it was another successful year for the popular attraction. “It was really busy,” said Walpole. “It was a very, very busy year with lots and lots […]
Historian says the late actress Betty White has roots in Wingham
A Huron County historian says stories circulating on social media claiming a connection between actress Betty White and the town of Wingham appear to be true.
Road salt threatens Michigan lakes and rivers. Can an alternative take hold?
Road salt is threatening the Great Lakes’ fresh waters and creating even bigger problems for the inland rivers, lakes, and aquifers. But decades of experiments have yet to yield an alternative anywhere near as effective and affordable. Read the full st…
Buffalo Reef Task force advances research goals, prepares for winter on Keweenaw Peninsula
The multiagency Buffalo Reef Task Force has made several advances in its efforts to learn more about the natural 2,200-acre Lake Superior reef and continues its collaborative work to protect this lake trout and lake whitefish spawning area. Read the fu…
Jammed coastal ports are pushing more ships to Lake Erie
Instead of waiting in New York or Baltimore, some ships are avoiding east coast ports for the potential of reduced waiting time in Cleveland, despite the additional 13 locks and two day travel. Read the full story by WKSU-FM – Kent, OH.
EPA to test, measure longtime Buffalo River cleanup efforts
An eight-year project to remove contaminated sediment from the Buffalo River in New York will be completed soon. The EPA will conduct tests over the next few years, including a test in 2024 to gauge whether it is safe to lift a restriction on fish and wildlife consumption. If further tests are passed the following […]
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $1.6 million grant for Port of Marquette
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of more than $1.6 million for projects at the Port of Marquette, Michigan. The project will improve critical port infrastructure, dredge, and enhance coastal restoration and protect road infrast…