The environmental impact of consuming animal products
By guest writer Abbi Johnston
Veganism can be a divisive topic, so I ask that you read this with an open mind. No one is demanding y...
New coalition: We need better laws to stop invasive plant species from wrecking ecosystems
Canada urgently needs a nationally coordinated plan to help stop invasive plantspecies from spreading, according to the Canadian Coalit...
How interior designers are helping to fight climate change through “circular” thinking (and how you can be like them!)
Since it's Circular Economy Month, we are going to tell you what a circular economy is and why we should all embrace it. The traditiona...
Hate ticks? Get rid of your Japanese barberry
Japanese barberry is a popular low-maintenance shrub that comes with a steep hidden cost: It's an invasive species that not only can di...
Clean North works with partners to remove derelict boat from lake outside the Sault
Months ago, during a hike on a lakeside stretch of the Voyageur Trail, Clean North chair Bill Cole stopped short because he saw a decre...
Invasive plants cause harm: How gardeners and property owners can help stop them
Check out the Sault/Algoma Grow Me Instead Guide for a list of locally concerning invasives as well as native/pollinator plant alternat...
SAH unveils new secure bike shelter for staff, offers advice for other employers to do likewise
Sault Area Hospital staff were all smiles recently with the grand opening of their new secure indoor bike shelter. It means they can no...
Four local high school students win Clean North/Shaw scholarships
Clean North congratulates Avery Perreault, Celeste Schoahs, Fischer Lane, and Lorenzo Bressan, four local high school students who were...
Local litter picker receives the ultimate recycled gift
By guest writer Bruce Tomlinson
Renowned local litter picker Mark Crofts received an unexpected bonus for spearheading the remov...
Reducing plastic waste a priority for local design firm
How can businesses and institutions reduce plastic waste? We let Sheri Tuck, a LEED-accredited professional and registered interior des...