Michigan DNR uses new technology to track muskie in West Michigan lake
Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has introduced new observation technology to track the movement of muskellunge—known as muskie—with acoustic telemetry in Lake Macatawa in Ottawa County, Michigan. As […]
Storm damage at Little Manistee River Weir threatens Michigan DNR steelhead egg collection
Great Lakes Commission
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Little Manistee River Weir in Stronach, Michigan—the sole source of winter-run steelhead eggs for fish hatcheries in Michigan, Indiana and […]
Michigan DNR asking public to help track invasive lesser celandine threatening native flora
Great Lakes Commission
Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. […]
Children’s Aid worker testifies as babysitter’s manslaughter trial resumes
London Free Press
Meggin Van Hoof’s manslaughter trial returned to a London courtroom Wednesday and there appears to be no end in sight. After a two-month hiatus, the Superior Court of Justice trial of the former Strathroy babysitter, slated to last four weeks when it began in September, entered its 34th day with testimony from a Children’s Aid […]
Duluth weighs costs, benefits as future cruise ship destination
Great Lakes Commission
City officials in Duluth, Minnesota, delayed action Monday on a resolution that would have authorized the expenditure of up to $500,000 to better establish Duluth as a port of call […]
It’s be all eyes on the World Cup in Canada. FC London wants some attention, too
London Free Press
FC London starts its Ontario Premier League journey with a women’s top-division match against Woodbridge FC on Saturday
Union fumes as PSW jobs face axe in Tillsonburg hospital overhaul
London Free Press
Personal support workers at one London-area hospital will be out of work amid announced changes to the organization's "model of care."
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London Free Press
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Teachers weigh in on Ontario’s sweeping proposed changes to school boards
London Free Press
London-area educators are disappointed with legislation introduced this week that will drastically shakeup how school boards are operated.
Free webinar series aims to help shoreline communities turn plans into action
Great Lakes Commission
New York Sea Grant announced a two-part Coastal Community Development webinar series designed to help local officials—such as supervisors, mayors, code enforcement officers, and planners—better understand shoreline dynamics and implement […]
$450K campaign to restore iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse reaches goal in just 4 months
Great Lakes Commission
A $450,000 capital campaign is fully funded to restore the keeper’s dwelling at Big Sable Point Lighthouse on the Lake Michigan shoreline at Ludington State Park near Ludington, Michigan. Work […]
Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes Commission
Uncle Sam Boat Tours is almost ready to return to the St. Lawrence River with thousands of tourists to celebrate 100 years in business. While some boats are undergoing work, […]