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Tech

As the Great Lakes warm, researchers say more winter science is crucial

The Great Lakes are an essential part of North America’s freshwater ecosystem, and as climate change continues to impact the…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. designates new special planning area near Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes

The Nova Scotia government is making a push to increase new housing in the Halifax area by designating more land…

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Tech

‘Curiously isolated’ butterfly species discovered in Waterton Lakes National Park

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of Waterton Lakes National Park, a remarkable discovery has been made. What was once…

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Canada

New documentary takes deep dive into ‘unique’ niche of Great Lakes commercial fisheries in Ontario

A marine researcher from Dalhousie University recently released a captivating documentary titled “Last Boat on the Lake.” The film takes…

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Canada

How an eel-like bloodsucking invasive species nearly wiped out fishing in the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes region has a long history of being a hub for commercial fishing and large hauls of various…

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Tech

Warming Great Lakes could lead to stronger snow storms, climate scientists say

Sarah Bauer was jolted awake by the violent shaking of her house in Torrance, a village in Ontario’s cottage country.…

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Tech

Data shows many Halifax lakes have high salt levels

Halifax is taking action to address the issue of high salt levels in the region’s waterways, following the release of…

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Lifestyle

Travel tips: Italy’s best hidden lakes

Tourists regularly flock to Italy to enjoy its beaches and islands, they admire its historical cities – and of course…

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Halifax

Road salt lowers the risk of deadly collisions—but it’s also killing Halifax’s lakes. What’s the answer?

As Halifax heaves a final sigh of winter this weekend—with up to 20 centimetres of wet and heavy snow expected…

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Canada

The 4 factors that have led to a ‘golden age’ of discovery for Great Lakes shipwrecks

There’s never been a better time to find, explore and document shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, thanks to a combination…

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