The Associated Press BANGKOK — Conservationists say the elusive snow leopard ‚long considered an endangered species has been upgraded to “vulnerable.” The reclassification by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, follows a three-year assessment during which experts determined that the Himalayan big cat no longer numbered fewer […]
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By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against swine flu. Vaccine experts think the results may reflect the older […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Taxi cab confession: Before now, I had never made a tarte tatin. It sounded just plain scary ‚Äî flipping a pan over so that the fruit ends up on top and the crust ends up on the bottom. Such drama! Why would anyone put […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press The arrival of apple season is a worthy consolation prize for the departure of summer. Leaves will soon be turning red and golden brown, but for now, I’m celebrating the original fall flavour (before pumpkin spice syrupy things took over the world): apples slow-baked […]
The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine supreme court on Wednesday began considering whether a paper millworker left suicidal by narcotic painkillers should receive workers’ compensation for medical marijuana. It’s the first time the court has considered the question of insurance reimbursement for medical marijuana. Madawaska resident Gaetan Bourgoin […]
By Tammy Webber The Associated Press CHICAGO — The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it’s postponing portions of an Obama-era rule to curb water pollution from coal-fired power plants while it considers whether to rewrite the measure. It’s the second time the agency, at the behest of the electric utility […]
ANDY-MCGINNIS-Born to Karma Andy and Brandon McGinnis, of Manitou Rapids, Ontario, a boy, Karson James, weighing 8 lbs on August 28, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
In honour of Marty Gadd who passed away on Friday September 8th, 2017 in Lethbridge, Alberta. We write this with a heavy heart. Marty fought a long and tough battle. May you rest in peace Pops. You are my hero and you will be missed. We love you. Marty has […]
Marianne Henze passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at the age of 88. She was born on April 24, 1929 in Huckeswagen, Germany to Elfriede and Hans Hofmann. On Nov. 6, 1948, she married the love of her life, Erich Henze, and they emigrated to […]
