Tag: Training
Bystanders save woman from sinking car in Meaford harbour
People who rescued a woman from a car that was accidentally driven into Meaford Harbour were being widely praised for their heroic efforts. Kyle Gilas, a board member and former coach with Sail Georgian Bay, said Wednesday morning that the adrenaline was still high after the rescue that saw the woman pulled from the car […]
Grey-Bruce athletes dazzle at Owen Sound triathlon
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. […]
Man planning 100-mile bike and run to Owen Sound
Joel Wright has set his sights on completing a 100-mile run and bicycle trek from Newmarket to Owen Sound that his father and uncle came up just short of achieving many years ago. And in attempting the feat, the 27-year-old Ottawa resident plans to raise funds for charity and hopes to inspire others to keep going […]
Green infrastructure job trainings aim to support growing field | Great Lakes Echo
By Elinor Epperson As more green infrastructure projects are installed across the state, more workers are needed to maintain them. Friends of the Rouge, a Detroit-area nonprofit that manages the River Rouge watershed, is offering a short course about maintaining green infrastructure like rain gardens. The course is an opportunity for workers to expand their […]
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Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help – Great Lakes Commission
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels […]