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Kingston and Region
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The City of Kingston, Wolfe Island, and Bath are just a few of the communities that make up the easternmost part of Lake Ontario. This area supports many of the lake’s remaining natural areas and a small commercial fishery. Chronic sewage problems are some of the most persistent environmental issues in the region.
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A finer analysis of the outbreak of blue-green algae along the Cataraqui River has revealed that concentrations of the toxic chemical microcystin exceed provincial standards by as much as 10 times.
Dangerous algae blooms were first discovered two weeks ago at several points along the river, including Kingston Mills, Upper and Lower Brewer's Locks, Joyceville Institution and... (more)
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Chris Staniforth has an enormous green swamp monster living in the creek behind his house.
Since it appeared two months ago at the Purdy water access about 11 km north of Hwy. 401 out Hwy. 38, the aquatic terror has driven animals away from the area and pestered Staniforth and his family with its noxious fumes and putrid smell.
"We couldn't go outside, couldn't open... (more)
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The Ministry of the Environment has advised KFL&A Public Health that test results from the lower Cataraqui River revealed the presence of toxins associated with blue-green algae.
"These results are not unexpected and our message remains clear," said Ed Gardner, manager, Environmental Health with the KFL&A Public Health, "Visible algal blooms may produce toxins;... (more)
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It's no secret the impact Queen's University has on the local economy. When the students arrive each fall, it boosts the fortunes of local merchants. Similarly, the university is also one of the top employers in the city.
But there's an often overlooked aspect of the university's economic impact -- the business the university spawns that locate in the city. There are a... (more)
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Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and the Swim Drink Fish Music Club are excited to announce that Great Lake Swimmers are now featured at www.swimdrinkfishmusic.com. The group, led by Tony Dekker, has contributed three live tracks as well as a new studio recording created specially for Swim Drink Fish Music.
"It is an honour to release four different songs from Tony and Great Lake... (more)
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John Watt's eyes still grow fearful when recalling the day he nearly drowned in a canoe accident.
He and his brother, then 12 and 13, were far from the lake's shore, heedless of storm clouds sweeping in.
"In two minutes things went from sunny and smooth to dark and choppy. Then the canoe capsized," he said.
"I felt so cold. We had no life jackets so we hung onto the... (more)
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