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Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records. | Great Lakes Now

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Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records.

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ

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Goderich Signal Star

Gateway CERH welcomes new students

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GODERICH – Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) recently announced the addition of two social science research assistants to its team this fall. With a commitment to promoting research and innovation in rural health, Gateway CERH said in a press release it continues to provide valuable opportunities for young professionals to contribute to […]

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Chicago reveals climate havens don’t exist — they must be created | Great Lakes Now

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Chicago reveals climate havens don’t exist — they must be created

Experts now say “climate havens” are not places immune from climate change, but areas where adequate preparation is implemented to account for a drastically different climate than anticipated.

Great Lakes cities, like Chicago, are generally considered to be at a lower risk for extreme climate impacts such as wildfires and tropical storms.

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Owen Sound Sun Times

Meaford film festival features award winners starting Friday

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The three-day Meaford International Film Festival will present six award-winning movies at Meaford Hall starting Friday.  The event features a MIFF Red Carpet Gala Thursday night, Sept. 19, hosted by “Collingwood premier drag queen,” Enya Dreams.   There will be a live auction, live performances and a chance to mingle with local celebrities and community members, […]

Owen Sound Sun Times

SweetWater’s Next Wave program showcases talented youth

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A unique program of the annual SweetWater Music Festival aims to both provide experience for young artists and build the classical music community in the area.  While the festival’s Next Wave program is providing performance opportunities for young artists, program advisor Bridget Walsh said Saturday it is also about inviting and welcoming others into the […]