Tag: Weather
Electric bus rollout sparks optimism among schools | Great Lakes Echo
By Donté Smith Capital News Service “We’re rolling with the changes,” said Kathy Kochanski, the transportation coordinator for Troy Public Schools, as more school districts across Michigan adopt electric buses to reduce emissions and promote cleaner energy. The Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, recently announced the […]
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Watchdog clears London police officer over arrestee’s broken nose
A London police officer wonât face criminal charges after a man suffered a broken nose during an arrest earlier this year, Ontario’s police watchdog says.
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September’s extended stretch of balmy weather has triggered heightened interest in heat – what it does to the human body, how cooling down cities has taken on new urgency, and … Continue reading The heat is on
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Weather conditions were ideal for the Kincardine 7K Trail Challenge, which was begun in 2016 by Victoria Clarke and her husband Fraser. (By Liz Small) To read the entire article … Continue reading Best year yet for 7K Trail Challenge
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As Alumni Hall ages, Western University may shift graduations to downtown venue
Western University will be moving its graduation ceremonies off-campus starting in June 2025
Hail, torrential rain, then a funnel cloud: Festival goers transfixed
Hail, torrential rain and a funnel cloud over Brantford were all part of a sudden change in weather Saturday night. After a brief hail- and rainstorm disrupted the Grand River Arts Festival on the grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery around suppertime Saturday, Brantfordâs Bob Yuhasz saw a group of people looking skyward. âI thought, âOh, […]
Trying to build a more climate-resilient Chicago, one balloon at a time | Great Lakes Now
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ
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Chicago reveals climate havens don’t exist — they must be created | Great Lakes Now
Experts now say “climate havens” are not places immune from climate change, but areas where adequate preparation is implemented to account for a drastically different climate than anticipated.
Great Lakes cities, like Chicago, are generally considered to be at a lower risk for extreme climate impacts such as wildfires and tropical storms.
Harmony Centre to highlight activities during open house
The Harmony Centre in Owen Sound will welcome the public to explore the programs and activities available there, particularly when the colder winter weather chases people indoors. The centre, in the former Knox church at 890 4th Avenue East, will hold n open house on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part […]
Does hot weather have an impact on Michigan’s seasonal salmon run? DNR fisheries expert weighs in – Great Lakes Commission
In Michigan, Chinook and Coho salmon pick up on decreasing day length and cooler temperatures as signals to migrate into river systems to spawn. Warmer temperatures don’t always bode well […]