Great Lakes water levels down
Water levels in the Great Lakes have sharply declined from record highs a few years ago to below-average conditions as of mid-November.
Conservation authority consolidation proposed
Proposed changes to amalgamate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into seven have raised alarm bells for land-use decisions.
Researchers develop new repellent for ticks
Researchers at Acadia University have developed a first-of-its-kind spray repellent for ticks that’s expected to be available soon.
Student project to curb pike expansion
A team of students from the University of Waterloo is working on a project to prevent further expansion of pike into the Kawartha lakes.
West Grey council defers gravel pit decision
West Grey council has washed its hands of the ongoing Saugeen gravel pit debate by voting against an interim control bylaw (ICBL).
Kid’s fish art contest returns
The MNR’s 23rd Annual Kid’s Fish Art Contest is underway. Students are invited to submit their drawings or paintings by Jan. 2, 2026.
