The Weedflower, a book by Kincardine author Elizabeth Davaze, is nominated in the Forest of Reading program now offered by Bruce County Public Library (BCPL). “The Forest of Reading is a great opportunity for our patrons to connect with Canadian stories and discover new authors,” BCPL program co-ordinator Nancy Kuhl said in a news release. “We’re […]
By Eric Freedman
Tiny pieces of moss can be crime-busters, says a study examining how law enforcement agencies, forensic teams and botanists have used moss to solve murders, track missing people, calculate how long ago someone died and – in a notorious Mason County case – try to locate the body of a baby murdered by her father.
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By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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By Victoria Witke
New research shows Anishinaabe fire practices shaped today’s Great Lakes ecosystems. The region’s forests never existed and can’t continue to exist without people – or fire.
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Convicted online vigilante Jason Nassr wants to go it alone.
London-raised TV legend David Shore was honoured Thursday night at the Forest City Film Festival – and the star power at the event, held at Goodwill Industries, got turned up with the surprise appearance of actor Hugh Laurie, who starred in the Shore-created hit House and flew from the U.K to be in attendance. Photos […]
Ahead of its screening Monday at the Forest City Film Festival, he says it is the most difficult documentary he has ever made
Lucknow’s Kinsmen Club stepped up with a $50,000 donation toward the bone density unit at Wingham’s hospital as part of this year’s CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. On Oct. 18, the 24th annual broadcast aired on AM920 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. sharing patient stories, interviews with healthcare professionals about the projects and equipment […]
By Eric Freedman
A Wisconsin bear hunting guide has been barred for a year from hunting on federal land. Timothy Collar’s crime: illegal bear baiting in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
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By Samantha Ku
New federal policy is aimed at addressing the nation’s wildfire crisis by boosting timber production, but some experts say it’s not expected to have a major impact in Michigan.
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The festival will also mark Halloween with a slate of scary films on Oct. 31.
The festival will also mark Halloween with a slate of scary films on Oct. 31.