Algal blooms surge as warmer winters hit Ontario lakes
University of Waterloo research links warmer winters to more frequent algal blooms across Ontario lakes. Blooms threaten water quality, tourism, and ecosystems, with phosphorus runoff from farms and urban sources feeding growth. Findings show rising dissolved phosphorus, earlier blooms, and expansion to Lake Superior and small reservoirs, urging emission cuts and runoff controls.
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Lake Erie
Ontario
University of Waterloo
Lake Ontario
Muskoka
Kawarthas
Canada
Great Lakes Basin
Lake Superior
Yes to next phase not a full approval in Northwestern Ontario
Letter from We The Nuclear Free North notes confusion over last month’s yes vote in Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and Ignace on NWMO proposed nuclear fuel waste burial. It argues the vote signals willingness for further study, not consent to a project, and criticizes community consultations for not meeting stated requirements.
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We the Nuclear Free North
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Ignace
Dryden
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
NWMO
Nuclear Industry
Wabigoon Lake
Township of Ignace
Township of
Northwestern
Ontario
Elevate NWO urged to keep homeless services with TBDSSAB
A reader voices deep concern and disappointment over Elevate NWO cutting ties with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board. They warn that reducing daily outreach to weekly visits jeopardizes warming centres and other lifelines for the homeless this winter, risking suffering and loss of life. They urge policy change to protect crucial services.
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Elevate
NWO
Community voices protest longer bus routes in Thunder Bay
A local resident expresses disgust at the school bus policy changes raising walking distances for children. She cites freezing temperatures, single-vehicle families, safety concerns, rising crime, and higher risk to First Nations girls, urging officials to consider residents' needs.
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Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay housing plan criticized as ineffective stopgap
A business owner and Fort William BI A member urges prioritizing permanent housing over a $5 million temporary village plan for 100 people in downtown Fort William. Opponents argue the proposal risks a semi permanent burden, biases Fort William, and lacks exit strategy. advocates cite Nova Scotia tiny homes and pandemic hotel housing as better models. Local MP Marcus Pawlowski also objects, calling the plan unfair and visionless. Letters to chroniclejournal com invite community input within 300 words.
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Port Arthur
Nova Scotia
Thunder Bay
Rainy River
Marcus Pawlowski
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