Tag: Canada
Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
By Eric Freedman
Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.
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New historical novel examines the life of lighthouse builder John Brown
A new novel sheds light on the history of builder John Brown and his local lighthouse legacy. Retired archivist Diane Allengame spent ten years researching the Imperial Tower Lighthouses that remain landmarks at Point Clark, Chantry Island, Cove Island, Griffith Island, Christian Island, and Nottawasaga Island. The result is Allengame’s latest novel, Brilliant Obsession: Building […]
We Are Jamaica And Jamaica Is Us
The storm that hit Jamaica last week was made more powerful by hotter ocean temperatures caused by human activity.
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Trust in Transition: Why Global Aviation Is Starting to Fly on Chinese Certification
When Brunei quietly announced that it would recognize the airworthiness rules of China’s Civil Aviation Administration, it seemed like a bureaucratic footnote. But the decision is a bellwether. By accepting CAAC certification as valid within its own jurisdiction, Brunei effectively declared that it trusts Chinese aviation regulators as much as … [continued]
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Chef Keeshig serves up sweetgrass ice cream at Sundays in Owen Sound
Chilly temperatures didn’t stop Owen Sound residents from trying an award-winning ice cream on Saturday. Naagan chef Zach Keeshig served his sweetgrass ice cream between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. during a pop-up event at Sundays Ice Cream Parlour in Owen Sound. Fresh off winning the Most Innovative Ice Cream award at the International Ice […]