Tag: changes
Plan to allow taller buildings in London overdue: Developers
A group representing London developers says it’s pleased with proposed changes that would allow taller buildings in some parts of the city
Heat waves are a sign of ‘creeping changes’ in climate, expert says | Great Lakes Echo
By Elinor Epperson There’s no easy way to say it: The heat is only getting worse. Extreme heat events in the Great Lakes region will only become more frequent as climate change warms the oceans, lakes and air, a University of Michigan climate expert said. And the earlier that heat waves start each season, the […]
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Wiarton doctor retires after 40 years
A beloved Wiarton doctor is calling it a career and hanging up the stethoscope after 40 years. Dr. John Van Dorp hopped in the car with his wife Geneva Thursday morning and headed to Blythe to take in some theatre. “I went to a seminar a number of years ago about preparing for retirement, and […]
Michigan program helps hobbyists safely rehome aquatic flora and fauna | Great Lakes Echo
By Elinor Epperson Don’t flush that unwanted goldfish – find it a new home instead. Home aquariums and water gardening are two of the many routes invasive species take to enter Michigan habitats. A Michigan State University Extension program provides educational materials and resources for rehoming unwanted aquatic pets. Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes […]
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Sky’s the limit? City politicians consider much taller buildings across London
Politicians got their first look on Tuesday at new proposed building height limits for downtown and other highly populated parts of London that would jack up highrises in some areas by nearly 50 per cent. Members of council’s planning committee received a report by SvN Architects and Planners, a consulting firm hired by the city, […]
Great Lakes Learning: All about aquaculture | Great Lakes Now
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of whitefish population decline in the Jordan River by Green Bay, Wisconsin. Whitefish are an important source of food and commerce in the Great Lakes, but for over a century the population has been in flux due to a number of factors ranging from human impact to invasive species and climate change.
Fire chief to beachgoers: Beware this summer’s ‘aggressive’ Port Stanley currents
Lake Erie currents along Port Stanleyâs main beach are stronger and more dangerous than usual this summer, posing an increased risk to swimmers
City politicians heed tenant advocates’ push, eye tougher ‘renoviction’ bylaw
Emotional tales of housing vulnerability moved politicians to seek critical improvements to a draft bylaw intended to prevent renovictions
To tackle climate change, Michigan enlists a ‘corps’ of volunteers | Great Lakes Now
By Gabrielle Nelson, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; 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.