Once polluted by industry, a Lake Superior bay is now in the clear
Great Lakes Commission
For decades, Canada and the U.S. have had an agreement to clean up the most polluted sites on the Great Lakes. Nipigon Bay at the northernmost point of Lake Superior […]
Cyclist, truck involved in serious collision near downtown London
London Free Press
A large stretch of Dundas Street was cordoned off as police investigated Wednesday evening.
Restoring sturgeon to the Cuyahoga River: Round 2
Great Lakes Commission
Another round of sturgeon stocking is planned for the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, this Saturday as state, local and federal agencies continue their effort to return the once-native Lake Erie fish […]
Province approves nearly 16-square-kilometre expansion area for Goderich salt mine
Great Lakes Commission
Compass Minerals has received provincial approval from the Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines for a major new salt development area beneath Lake Huron as the company adjusts its long-term […]
Lake Superior algal bloom threat leads to call for action
Great Lakes Commission
Blooms of potentially toxic blue-green algae in the waters of Lake Superior have led to a call for action to counter threats to human health and the regional economy around […]
Why province is threatening cities over its Buy Ontario rules
London Free Press
New procurement rules push municipalities to prioritize Ontario and Canadian goods and services.
News of the day: Farmers feel fuel pain, Carson Harmer arrives and more . . .
London Free Press
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 16. Here are the top stories we’re following today. Soaring fuel costs squeeze Southwestern Ontario farmers LFP reporter Jonathan Juha spoke with farmers at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock about the new financial pinch they’re feeling. Read the story PHOTOS: Special Olympics athletes, police join for Law Enforcement Torch Run The […]
Great Lakes mapping plan seeks to chart 94,000 square miles, costing $200 million
Great Lakes Commission
Experts and advocates from the Great Lakes are meeting for the Lakebed 2030 Conference. The focus is on an initiative to fully map the more than 94,000 square miles of […]
Hammond Bay Biological Station turns 150, opening for public tours
Great Lakes Commission
A September 30 celebration will mark 150 years of service at Hammond Bay Biological Station, a Lake Huron facility in Millersburg, Michigan, whose history spans maritime rescue operations, Coast Guard […]
London man charged with second-degree murder in partner’s death
London Free Press
Police characterize the woman’s death as a femicide; the accused was arrested at the scene.
Squirrel, system failure blamed for London outage that hit 15,000
London Free Press
The outage should have affected 2,500 customers but a protection system failed to operate as expected, the utility says.
Line 5 reopens after spill despite DNR warning
Great Lakes Commission
The Line 5 oil and natural gas pipeline across northern Wisconsin went back online Monday, three weeks after a broken valve caused 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids to […]