About Great Lakes Ledger

Independent Regional Journalism for the Great Lakes Community

Great Lakes Ledger is an independent online publication covering news, environment, economy, and community stories from Canada’s Great Lakes region.

Founded in 2018, our mission is to provide accurate, well-sourced reporting on the issues that matter most to communities along Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, and Superior.

What We Cover

Our editorial focus includes:

  • Great Lakes water quality and environmental monitoring
  • Regional economic development and business news
  • Public health issues affecting Great Lakes communities
  • Climate science and weather patterns in the region
  • Local community stories and cultural events
  • Cross-border trade and policy between Canada and the United States

Our Editorial Standards

Every article published on Great Lakes Ledger is fact-checked against primary sources. We cite government data from Environment Canada and the EPA, peer-reviewed research, and direct interviews with subject-matter experts. We correct errors promptly and transparently.

Read our full Editorial Policy for details on our sourcing standards, corrections process, and content independence principles.

Contact Us

Have a story tip, correction, or question? Reach us at [email protected].

For press inquiries and partnership opportunities, please use the same email address with the subject line “Press Inquiry.”