Great Lakes Commission
Michigan’s abundant water has turned into a cash cow for private bottled water companies who are making large profits off publicly owned water, while paying next to nothing for water […]
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) Police have launched their annual campaign against impaired driving. One would think that after decades of education and enforcement programs, the annual festive RIDE would be unnecessary, … Continue reading Another glass of Christmas cheer, anyone?
London Free Press
Caleb Mitchell’s first Ontario Hockey League goal happened in familiar haunts.  The London rookie defenceman, who grew up 20 minutes from Peterborough in nearby Omemee, hit paydirt in the opening period of the Knights’ 6-1 victory over the Petes before 3,700 Thursday at the Memorial Centre.  The 17-year-old’s early tally stood up as the game […]
Great Lakes Echo

By Camila Bello Castro 
A Chicago man biked around Lake Michigan in eight days, battling self-doubts and a major thunderstorm and raising $25,000 for the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, which advocates and promotes the credit union movement by providing educational opportunities and consumer awareness. 

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Great Lakes Echo

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen

The popularity of groups like Wednesday Night Ride, Black Girls Do Bike and Soul Roll is an indicator that Detroit, long known for its ties to the auto industry, is making strides in becoming a cycling destination.  However, Detroit streets remain unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians compared to other cities.

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London Free Press
A Free Press reader says the "public should be able to ride city transportation without fearing for safety."
London Free Press
A Free Press reader wonders how our medical officer of health feels about backyard fires and if there's public health data to support a ban.
Interlochen Public Radio
What would happen if our devices were alive? Would it change the way we treat them? One researcher in Chicago wanted to find out. So she made a smartwatch that has to be fed and watered to work.
Great Lakes Commission
Want a free ride across the Wisconsin River? Check. A fast Lake Michigan crossing to avoid Chicago traffic, and get some work done while you’re doing it? Check. Or would […]