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By: Kyra Bell-Pasht, a lawyer at the Canadian Environmental Law Association The Great Lakes hold 20% of the world’s fresh water and supply 80% o...

I am smitten with the people of Bayfield, Ontario and the great work they’re doing for the Great Lakes. There, on the southeast shores of Lake H...

Great Lakes recreational fishing
Ontario’s coldwater fish aren’t singing along to “hot fun in the summertime” these days. That’s because as water tempera...

sunset on the Great Lakes
I bet that taking action to protect our water is more appealing to you than reviewing legislation. Have I got that right? Well, now's your chance. Aft...

Blue Flag Tip of the Day: Get Patriotic! This Canada Day, go ahead and raise the Canada Flag alongside the Blue Flag! Several Blue Flag beaches have C...

If you are among the throngs of people heading to Ontario’s cottage country, you will have hours stuck in traffic to crave a cool swim and also...

JUN
21
2012
Swimming may seem like the obvious thing to do at the beach, but do you need convincing to take the plunge? If you are concerned about water quality,...

JUN
14
2012

For Father's Day

Posted by rsmith in Great Lakes
I was thinking about my Dad, and about being a Dad, at an important event on the Lake Ontario shore this past week. The Ontario government, to it...

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JUN
08
2012
When you see a Blue Flag flying, you know a beach is safe to swim in—because it has been certified by an independent jury of experts against str...

Banding together to protect the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Protection Act, promised in the Premier’s 2011 Throne Speech, is a big deal. And why not, because the drinking water of 37...