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Formosa Springs Brewery reopens with big plans for future
Formosa Springs Brewery has announced the reopening of its revitalized brewery in the rural community. Established in 1870 and one of Canada’s oldest and most historic operating breweries, the company’s 13 staff have been working in recent months to get it operational with the first batch started last month, carrying notable brands like Formosa Springs […]
‘Rally for the Cure’ raises over $10,000 for AMGH
On Sunday July 8 Goderich Sunset Golf Club hosted the 18th Annual Rally for the Cure, with a full field of 72 golfers dressed in 50 shades of pink and raised over $10,000
Water levels dropping in Grey-Bruce
With levels in area lakes and rivers on the decline, the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is asking water users to voluntarily reduce their water use. At the request of the local Low Water Response Team, the GSCA has declared a level 1 low water condition and is asking for a voluntary 10 per cent reduction […]
Push back against the Waukesha diversion: An Interview with GLSLCI Executive Director Dave Ullrich
In August we shared the news that members of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a group comprised of over 120 U.S. and Canadian mayors, have come forward in opposition to the decision of Great Lakes Governors to approve Waukesha, Wisconsin’s request to divert Lake Michigan water into their water system. Last week, here on our blog, we posted […]
Climate change threatens the migratory patterns of birds in the Great Lakes: A radio story from Great Lakes Today
A note from the editor: Our friends at Great Lakes Today produce compelling, original audio coverage of issues effecting the Great Lakes. This recent piece of theirs about the effect of climate change on migratory birds resonated with us here at the Great Lakes Bureau in particular because, anecdotally, we’ve noticed similar patterns in our work around the lakes. For instance: we’ve […]