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A 5,000-mile seaweed belt is headed toward Florida

A 5,000-mile seaweed belt is headed toward Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) — A 5,000-mile seaweed belt lurking in the Atlantic Ocean is expected in the next few months to wash onto beaches in the Caribbean Sea, South Florida, and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
Hiker encounters cougar in K-Country, prompts warning

Hiker encounters cougar in K-Country, prompts warning

“It’s not the greatest cougar habitat out there, and we’ve got over a metre of snow, and ungulate density is fairly low in the winter time in that area."
Coconut? Marshmallows? Feelings run hot for ambrosia salad

Coconut? Marshmallows? Feelings run hot for ambrosia salad

Mostly a holiday treat for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, ambrosia of yore was a humble delight.
Eric Akis: Ginger, spices lend rich flavour to baby carrot soup

Eric Akis: Ginger, spices lend rich flavour to baby carrot soup

This is a flavourful, easy-to-make soup rich with fresh ginger, spices and coconut milk, made easier by using bagged baby carrots to cut down on chopping.
‘Everyone is basically at risk’: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

‘Everyone is basically at risk’: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Alejandra Laria Aleaga was thrilled to see a job offer pop into her inbox in October 2021.
Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth

Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth

“It’s a chance for them to experiment and play with different formats of expressing themselves, reflecting on how sport, play and being outside affects them.”
Number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico drops 22%

Number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico drops 22%

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains of central Mexico dropped 22% from the previous year, and the number of trees lost from their favored wintering grounds tripled.
Finland named happiest country in the world for sixth consecutive year

Finland named happiest country in the world for sixth consecutive year

For the sixth consecutive year, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world.
Cruise wants to test self-driving cars all over California

Cruise wants to test self-driving cars all over California

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Men’s Shed making fast community connections in Innisfail

Men’s Shed making fast community connections in Innisfail

Newly formed group of men burst out of the starting gate with committed agenda to serve the town
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