A St. Thomas Catholic school so overflowing it had to bring in 14 portables to accommodate all its pupils is getting help from the Ontario government. Read More
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From lead pipes to PFAS, drinking water contamination is a major issue plaguing cities and towns all around the Great Lakes. Cleaning up contaminants and providing safe water to everyone is an ongoing public health struggle.
Keep up with drinking water-related developments in the Great Lakes area.
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Illinois:
- Illinois prisons have unsafe water, groups warn – Chicago Sun-Times
Water at Illinois state prisons is contaminated with toxic metals and other potentially harmful contaminants, including the bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease, a coalition of activists said Thursday, urging Gov.
Owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy in Southampton named Ontario’s top pharmacist
A Southampton pharmacist instrumental in distributing COVID-19 vaccines and who helped shape the region’s response to the pandemic as part of the Grey-Bruce vaccine distribution task force has been named Ontario’s Pharmacist of the Year. Kristen Watt, the owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy, won the Ontario Pharmacy Association’s annual award for outstanding achievement in all areas […]
Canada announces more sanctions against Russia
The government is prioritizing immigration documents for Ukrainians.
FRESH: Research Highlights Gaps in Federal Air Pollution Data
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Energy News Roundup: Indigenous communities take lead on energy projects, climate bill defeat impacts solar production
Keep up with energy-related developments in the Great Lakes area with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Illinois:
- Piatt County to consider amending wind-farm ordinance – The News-Gazette
The Piatt County Board in central Illinois is reviewing amendments to its wind energy regulations to provide more protection for drainage districts prior to approval of a new 300 MW wind farm.
More broadband projects get funding in Perth County
Perth County is getting more funding to set up more rural properties with broadband internet.