It’s time for ‘corn sweat’ as mid-summer hits
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas   During the summer, corn undergoes a process called evapotranspiration, known by many as "corn sweat" to cool itself down. It raises questions about whether the state's vast corn fields are making already hot and humid conditions even more uncomfortable.
LFP Letters to the Editor: July 18, 2026
London Free Press
Free Press readers sound off on the topics of the day, including cool air indoors, homeless in the downtown, and Carfax in Westmount Commons.
Asrar: How to stay safe from wildfires, smoke and extreme heat
London Free Press
The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America
Tallman: We’re getting our kicks from the World Cup, but does God?
London Free Press
For the past six weeks, it has been clear that for billions of people, their religion has been the World Cup
Brews News: A six-pack of sour summer beer options
London Free Press
Sour beers face competition from ready to drink cocktails on one side and clean classic lagers on the other.
Pearson: Loss of John Lawrence asks something of us
London Free Press
Something has been taken out of the room, and we are left to notice how much of the room he was holding up.
London’s Sophia Hladyniuk finds her footing on pro beach volleyball tour
London Free Press
The Londoner and partner Myriam Robitaille are climbing the world rankings one tournament at a time.
News of the day: Wildfire smoke hangs on, critical injuries in fire and more . . .
London Free Press
Catch up on the stories we’re following today
‘Not in our DNA’: Doug Ford defends party’s reputation as minister resigns
London Free Press
Premier orders all Progressive Conservative MPPs to repay hotel expenses after first cabinet resignation.
Man declared dangerous offender after paralyzing ex-partner in shooting
London Free Press
James Alexander Brown will serve an indeterminate prison sentence.
New SS Badger exhibit opens during Manitowoc shoreline cruise
Great Lakes Commission
The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary and S.S. Badger will open an updated exhibit in the museum and aboard the car ferry. The exhibit highlights S.S. Badger history, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Ludington, Michigan, […]
PHOTOS: Wildfire smoke cloaks London and area
London Free Press
Landmarks disappeared into the haze as wildfire smoke engulfed London and surrounding communities.