Tag: Environment
Drip, drip, drip: After July’s record-setting deluge, summer rain slows to trickle
London recorded its rainiest July ever last month. But its not likely to get its rainiest summer vacation ever.
Picket lines may greet Western University students on move-in day
Western University students may have to navigate picket lines when they move into residences at month’s end as contract negotiations between the school and the union representing cleaners, landscaping staff and tradespeople are at a standstill. The union representing about 330 caretakers, landscape services and trades workers was unable unable to reach an agreement last […]
Local expert weighs in on London’s weekend tornado scare
While a twister touched down an hour’s drive east, in Ayr, toppling trees and severely damaging buildings, London went unscathed
Hotel and Nordic spa planned for former Talisman resort property
The owners of the former Talisman Mountain Resort property has announced plans for a large health and wellness community complete with a hotel and Nordic spa at the former ski resort. Brian Ellis and Phil Cavano, who own the property that includes the former resort and ski hills, have announced the proposal that could see […]
Harnessing mussels to filter fresh water: A biological cure for contaminants is being studied | Great Lakes Echo
By Amalia Medina Water tanks line a room in Philadelphia’s Water Works on the bank of the Schuylkill River. Inside are small fish that are hosts to tiny organisms that researchers say can help solve polluted waterways. Tucked under the fish gills are microscopic mussels that will mature and become capable of filtering 10 to […]
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Beloved baseball duo steps away after decades running London youth team
A London couple is hanging up their baseball gloves after more than two decades helping some of the city’s littlest ballplayers learn the game.
‘Dangerous’ storms could lead to tornadoes in London region: Warning
The London region could see severe thunderstorms that may lead to tornadoes throughout the day on Saturday. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for London and other parts of Southwestern Ontario including portions of Middlesex, Oxford and Perth counties. âConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, […]
Great Lakes Echo founder retires | Great Lakes Echo
Dave Poulson, the founder and editor of the Knight Center’s award-winning environmental news service, has retired after more than 21 years on the MSU Journalism School faculty. We at the Knight Center miss him already. Poulson, a professor of practice, spearheaded the center’s initiatives to boost diversity among environmental journalism students and practitioners, securing grant […]
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Macomb County leaders call for hold on Oakland County permit, prompt action on sewage discharge – Great Lakes Commission
Multiple officials in Macomb County, Michigan, are calling on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to hold off on renewing Oakland County’s groundwater discharge permit until the […]
Is it a bullying tactic ahead of farmland expropriation to create 770-acre site?
Objectors say cornfield destruction makes no sense as Waterloo Region amasses farmlands