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Wisconsin towns are trying to limit CAFO growth. Big Dairy is fighting back. | Great Lakes Now

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Wisconsin towns are trying to limit CAFO growth. Big Dairy is fighting back.

By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest

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Owen Sound Sun Times Sports

O’Reilly’s OT winner sinks Owen Sound

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The band is back together and playing their favourite tune — breaking the hearts of Owen Sound Attack fans. Sam O’Reilly waved goodbye to the 2,174 gathered at the Bayshore in Owen Sound after scoring the overtime winner to give London (2-3-0-0) the 5-4 victory over the Attack (1-4-0-0). “That’s just adrenaline,” O’Reilly said of […]

Goderich Signal Star Sports

Goderich Ringette celebrates 40 seasons

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GODERICH – Goderich Ringette is preparing to celebrate its 40th season on the ice. The organization’s first games of the season kicked off on Oct. 5. Eight teams are competing in the amalgamated Lower Ontario Ringette League, as well as at least two tournament teams, while the ‘Fun 1’ program is serving as an introduction […]

Great Lakes Echo

Oaks under threat from invading insects, warming temperatures, disease | Great Lakes Echo

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By Eric Freedman Capital News Service The mighty oak may be in trouble in the Great Lakes region – and climate change is largely to blame. A mix of factors is in play, including rising temperatures, more severe and intense rainstorms, increasing susceptibility to plant-eating animals and vulnerability to disease-causing microorganisms, a new study from […]

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