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Week-long search for missing Toronto man called off but Marathon OPP still investigating

Oct 07, 2019 07:37AM ● By Editor

Brian Penny was last seen in Thunder Bay Sept. 20, his rental vehicle found near Marathon 3 days later. By Matt Prokopchuk · CBC News · October 7, 2019

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Mining powers modern life, but can leave scarred lands and polluted waters behind

Oct 06, 2019 02:54PM ● By Editor

By Matthew Ross, Assistant Professor of Water Quality, Colorado State University from The Conversation - October 4, 2019

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Website tracks balloon debris in the Great Lakes

Oct 06, 2019 02:44PM ● By Editor

Since June, when the survey began, the site has catalogued over 900 pieces of balloon debris and litter, including latex plastic balloons, ribbons and Mylar balloon pieces. By Tasia Bass of Great Lakes Echo - October 3, 2019

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Park service looks to solve mystery deaths of Isle Royale wolves

Oct 06, 2019 07:04AM ● By Editor

As the park service follows the progress of the newly relocated wolves, it is also trying to ensure more wolves don't die so soon after being transported to the island. By Evan James Carter - The Detroit News - October 5, 2019

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Video: Erickson Orchards' Legacy in Bayfield

Oct 05, 2019 07:27AM ● By Editor

Erickson's great grandfather came from Norway with his wife. The family takes pride in their farm. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - October 4, 2019

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Evaporation determines if record Great Lakes water levels will continue to wreak havoc

Oct 05, 2019 05:59AM ● By Editor

Fall evaporation is a key determinant of how much damage high water causes to coastlines and lakefront homes. By Helen Korneffel of Great Lakes Echo - October 4, 2019

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Coast Guard rescues kayaker fighting waves in Lake Superior

Oct 04, 2019 03:57PM ● By Editor

The kayak had taken on water and the person was unable to swim to shore due to rough conditions on the Great Lake. The Coast Guard pulled the man from the water and transported him to shore where he was treated by EMS. By Brandon Champion of mlive.com - October 4, 2019

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'There was a guardian angel watching over me': Winnipeg man survives bear attack at Kenora cottage

Oct 04, 2019 04:41AM ● By Editor

Dave Schwab was at family cottage near Rice Lake when black bear slashed, bit him. By CBC News - October 3, 2019

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Lake Superior Great Lakes Cruising – New Passage Discovered!

Oct 03, 2019 01:22PM ● By Editor

Cruising westwards along the Canadian North Shore from Sault Ste Marie, passages and shipping channels of varying depth and length allow cruise guests to experience the pristine natural wilderness for which the North shore of Lake Superior is famous. From saultonline.com - October 3, 2019

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Video: State to study pipeline impact on Lake Superior

Oct 02, 2019 06:17AM ● By Editor

Regulators asked for a revised Environmental Impact Study for the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline, gauging potential impacts of leaks on the watershed. By John Croman from KARE 11 News - October 1, 2019

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