London Free Press

Thames Valley board chair urges Queen’s Park to cough up $30M

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Thames Valley District school board trustees are urging Queen’s Park to do what they say is the province’s responsibility – provide more funding to cover increases in employment insurance and CPP benefits for the board’s employees. Trustees approved the board’s 2024-25 budget last week. The board’s deficit was reduced to $7.6 million from the original […]

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How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie? | Great Lakes Now

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How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie?

By Lester Graham, Michigan Public

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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Wild Berry Bonanza: Juicy Jewels of the Great Lakes Summer | Great Lakes Now

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Wild Berry Bonanza: Juicy Jewels of the Great Lakes Summer

Part of “A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes,” a series in partnership with expert forager, Lisa M. Rose with the mission of nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world through foraging. To get started with your foraging journey, begin here with our “Framework to Sustainable and Safe Practices.”

Summer in the Great Lakes region is a magical time, with long, warm days and the sweet taste of freshly picked berries.

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