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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Woodstock surveys residents on possible $100M recreation centre

London Free Press
Woodstock politicians are seeking citizen feedback about a proposed new recreation centre in the city’s northeast that could cost as much as $100 million. A unanimous vote by city council has paved the way for a North Woodstock recreation facility survey that will allow citizens to weigh in on the
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Sport notes: Banting swimmers make history; Shona Branton; Emma Pais

London Free Press
The Banting secondary school swim team shook up the provincial pool power structure last week.
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PHOTOS: WOSSAA swimming championships at London aquatic centre

London Free Press
Some of the best high school swimmers in the province were competing Wednesday at London's Canada Games Aquatic Centre during the WOSSAA (Western Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association) swim championships. It drew about 500 kids from 34 schools and LFP's Mike Hensen was there: Read More
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PHOTOS: TVRA swim meet

London Free Press
More than 560 students competed in a Thames Valley Regional Athletics swim meet on Wednesday at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in London. Read More
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London swim star Maggie Mac Neil wins elusive Pan Am gold

London Free Press
SANTIAGO, Chile – Maggie Mac Neil added a Pan American Games gold medal to her Olympic gold in the women’s 100-metre butterfly Sunday. Read More
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