London Free Press

Concerns voiced over Diagolon meetup at area community hall

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Haldimand County is looking to modify its hall rental policies after a Canadian far-right extremist group held a gathering Wednesday at a community centre in Jarvis. “The county will be actively investigating ways to prevent this from happening again,” county spokesperson Kyra Hayes said. After community members at an adjacent park noticed people wearing Diagolon […]

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‘Containment breached’: How an oil spill in northwest Toronto made its way to Lake Ontario | Great Lakes Now

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‘Containment breached’: How an oil spill in northwest Toronto made its way to Lake Ontario

By Emma McIntosh, The Narwhal

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal 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.

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When the Heat Is On, Water Can Still Be Off in Great Lakes Cities | Great Lakes Now

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When the Heat Is On, Water Can Still Be Off in Great Lakes Cities

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

When an early summer heat wave enveloped the Great Lakes region last month, Cleveland officials stepped in to offer relief.

They reminded residents of the availability of splash pads for outdoor water recreation. And they extended hours at air-conditioned recreation centers designated as public places to cool off.

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Owen Sound Sun Times

Grey-Bruce athletes dazzle at Owen Sound triathlon

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Athletes from across Grey-Bruce put their stamp on the Owen Sound Subaru Triathlon at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park on Sunday.  The local area was well represented at this year’s event, which included Olympic- and sprint-distance triathlons, duathlons, swim-bike events and relay races, and many were standing on the podium after crossing the finish line.  […]