Essays by Karen Anderson: Merganser Math

Interlochen Public Radio
On a morning in late spring, my husband and I are canoeing a section of the Manistee River. Close to shore a merganser duck is swimming with ten ducklings in a row behind her. Ten.
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Western Mustangs honour top athletes at year-end banquet

Western Mustangs honour top athletes at year-end banquet
London Free Press
Western track and field stars Kenneth West and Favour Okpali have been named the Mustangs' athletes of the year
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Essays by Karen Anderson: Merganser Math

Interlochen Public Radio
On a morning in late spring, my husband and I are canoeing a section of the Manistee River. Close to shore a merganser duck is swimming with ten ducklings in a row behind her. Ten.
Interlochen Public Radio, aluminum, close, missing, river, Swimming, Water, World

Woodstock: Setting their ‘sites’ on quality of life

Woodstock: Setting their ‘sites’ on quality of life
London Free Press
A city's amenities can play a critical role during the site-selection process. This is Part Three of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
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Back to the Boundary Waters

Interlochen Public Radio
Erik Grams has been taking trips to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for over 30 years. It’s his favorite place in the world. But last year, during a fishing trip, there was a fatal accident that left Erik wrestling with his feelings about the place he loved.
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The bird with the skinny legs

Interlochen Public Radio
Have you ever noticed a goose swimming in an icy pond and wondered how they keep their feet warm? It turns out they have lots of strategies.
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Maritime Time: Seiche on the lake

Interlochen Public Radio
Seiches on the Great Lakes have a violent history.
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The Iceman Giveth, The Iceman Taketh

Interlochen Public Radio
This is a tale of two cyclists, one legendary race, and an unlikely rivalry.
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Some Kincardine, Tiverton facilities closed due to winter storm

Kincardine News
Due to the winter storm and the closure of Highway 21 from Amberley to Tiverton, the Municipality of Kincardine has some closures and programming cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5. Tiverton Sports Centre is closed. Municipal Administration Centre at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine is closed Evening registered programs at the Davidson
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‘The Bug Man’ loved insect tees. They’re now being sold to help good causes

London Free Press
When world-renowned London scientist and teacher Jeremy McNeil died in July, he left more than 600 bug t-shirts.
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Maritime Time: Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Interlochen Public Radio
More national marine sanctuaries are coming to the Great Lakes.
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COMMENTARY: Safety risks will increase in Lake Michigan with climate change

Great Lakes Commission
“Beach season,” per the Chicago Park District, runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Outside of this period, swimming is not permitted. Historically, this made a lot […]
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