Tag: River
Thames River cleanup breaks out of pandemic logjam after two years
A citizen river cleanup is back after a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizers say volunteers are needed more than ever. The face masks and gloves read across…
Russia destroys a bridge on the Desna River used to evacuate civilians – here are three key turns of the evening and night
The Russians have found themselves in defensive positions outside Kiev, British and American sources say. Today, March 24, will be the month since the President of Russia Vladimir Putin launched…
Around Baaba Maal, defending the Senegal River, “path of peace”
Artists make their voices heard on March 22, World Water Day, and as the work of the World Water Forum continues in Dakar, Senegal. Six Great West African Singers Release…
severe pollution on the Vaal River which supplies Gauteng with drinking water
The province of Gauteng, the most urbanized in South Africa, is crossed by the Vaal, a river whose pollution exceeds the standards. In question, the wastewater that flows directly into…
Homicide unit called in after Six Nations woman’s body found in Humber River
The death of a 56-year-old woman, whose body was found in the Humber River on Tuesday, is being investigated as a homicide. Toronto police responded on Tuesday at 10:06 am…
In Madagascar, residents forced to drink potentially polluted river water
The exploitation of ilmenite carried out by the company QMM, a subsidiary of the company Rio Tinto, would be at the origin of this risk, denounce organizations in a press…
River City shelter-expansion fundraiser exceeds expectations
News Local News Among the 70 or so walkers who turned out last Saturday for a chilly walk to support River City Vineyard’s homeless shelter expansion project, there were a…
Thames River ice breaking up, jamming in some locations
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority is keeping an eye on the Thames River since ice is now starting to break up and jam in some locations. Over the past…
Driver escapes vehicle that went into the St. Clair River
The lone occupant of a vehicle that went into the St. Clair River Tuesday evening was able to escape with minor injuries, Lambton provincial police say. Police said the vehicle…
Thames River still rising, but no significant flooding expected
Despite cold temperatures Thursday and Friday, the Thames River is still rising but isn’t expected to cause any significant flooding. After warm temperatures and significant rainfall melted snow in the…