Grand River Conservation Authority passes their 2024 budget
$37 million will be spent on programs and services that that protect against flooding and erosion, and improve the health of the Grand River watershed.
Canada
Feb 26
White to remain as chair of Grand River Conservation Authority
Chris White was acclaimed to the position at Friday's general membership meeting. Sue Foxton and Kevin Davis were acclaimed as vice-chairs.
Canada
Jan 30
Ground officially breaks on new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
The new one-storey building replaces a small house on the property that had served as the nature centre for 42 years.
Canada
Apr 24
Conservation Authority to begin installing warning booms and buoys at dams
Installation will commence Monday and finish April 23 depending on weather conditions.
Canada
Apr 7
Water safety advisory issued along the Grand River watershed
Widespread rain and mixed precipitation or snow is expected to bring up to 35mm of precipitation by time the system moves out on Sunday.
Canada
Mar 8
Alberta proposes legislation giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
Premier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing concerns over federal intrusion into areas of provincial authority.
Politics
Apr 10
Rare sighting of threatened fish species thrills conservationists in London, Ont.
Experts say a black redhorse has been spotted in a London, Ont.-area creek. They say the presence of the threatened fish bodes well for the health of a local river system.
Canada
Feb 16
Dye tracer testing to be conducted in Conestogo River next week: GRCA
At some point next week, residents or those visiting the St. Jacobs area might notice a funny colour to the water in Conestogo River.
Canada
Dec 15, 2023
2023 in review: Premier Danielle Smith sits down for year-end interview with Global News
It was seven months ago that Danielle Smith led the UCP to victory in the provincial election on a platform centred around affordability and improving health care in Alberta.
Politics
Jan 1
New nature centre at Guelph Lake Conservation Area aiming for spring 2024 opening
The $1.6 million facility was approved by the board at Friday's Grand River Conservation Authority meeting.
Canada
Nov 1, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Ottawa tables long-awaited bill to improve, protect First Nations water quality
The proposed legislation would apply a new framework for source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nations land.
Canada
Dec 11, 2023
Blue-green algae spotted in Conestogo Lake reservoir: GRCA
The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a warning that blue-green algae has been seen in the reservoir at Conestogo Lake.
Canada
Oct 4, 2023
Fungi Frenzy: The new reasons to elevate mushrooms
Global News had a rare chance to sit down with Paul Stamets, the world-famous mushroom expert, at his home in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
Canada
Oct 7, 2023
Head of Alberta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications
Last week, an Australia-based company resurrected a proposal for the Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal mine in southern Alberta, applying for three licences from the AER.
Environment
Sep 25, 2023
In full: Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s 2018 mandate letters
While the Ford government has been fighting in court to keep these letters a secret, Global News obtained and independently verified the letters as part of the 'Mandated' series.
Politics
Sep 12, 2023
‘Nature’s Ozempic’ a ‘scam’ — but these 3 obesity drugs are seeing stunning results
Doctors are getting excited about new hormonal treatments for obesity that may even be more effective than Ozempic, according to early-stage clinical trials.
Lifestyle
Sep 4, 2023
Heavy rain prompts special weather statement for parts of southwestern Ontario
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into the afternoon, with local rainfall amounts predicted to reach between 30 millimetres and 50 millimetres.
Weather
Aug 23, 2023
UTRCA receives $10K in provincial funding to tackle harmful invasive species
The $10,000 contribution from the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is going toward control measures against dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed.
Environment
Aug 22, 2023
Water safety statement issued for Grand River watershed
The GRCA say up to 70 millimetres of rain fell in the northern and central portions of the watershed.
Environment
Jul 13, 2023