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Boomer, the African lion who escaped nearly 20 years ago, dies at B. C. zoo
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (295+ words) Boomer, the lion who made headlines 18 years ago and caused a stir in the Maniwaki, Que. , area with his daring escape, has died. The shaggy-maned African lion was euthanized in early April at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, where he was…...
The month of May in Kitchener is all about the birds
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (148+ words) Kitchener is home to a diverse range of colourful local birds that have called the city home for many generations. So for the month of May, Bird Friendly Kitchener is celebrating that diversity. The organization helped give Kitchener the city's…...
Proposal to hunt grizzly bears in Alberta faces pushback
1+ week, 1+ day ago (32+ words) Yahoo News Canada Some wildlife advocates say more information is needed for Alberta's grizzly management program amid calls to reopen its grizzly bear hunt....
Former library 'in safe hands', say new owners
1+ week, 1+ day ago (315+ words) The former library in King's Lynn, Norfolk has reopened as a performing arts base with plans to install a stage and community cafe. The Garage Trust purchased the library, based at the Carnegie Building on London Road, from Norfolk County…...
Warming climate mean some N. B. birds could find new homes, while other species arrive
1+ week, 1+ day ago (474+ words) A new report says warming temperatures could lead to the departure and arrival of some bird species in New Brunswick. Climate Central, a nonprofit research organization in the United States, found that 44 species in the province are at risk if…...
Poland: "Frog Patrol" saves thousands of amphibians during migration
1+ week, 2+ day ago (35+ words) Yahoo News Canada Volunteers near Warsaw form a frog patrol each spring, helping thousands of frogs and toads cross a road safely and protect local breeding grounds....
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut
1+ week, 4+ day ago (13+ words) Yahoo News Canada...
Ocean protections clash with mining pressure in Indonesia's most diverse marine ecosystem
1+ week, 4+ day ago (14+ words) Yahoo News Canada...
Winnipeg starts using pesticides to reduce ground squirrel population
1+ week, 5+ day ago (253+ words) Winnipeg is going ahead with a plan to use a deadly bait and an asphyxiant foam to control its ground squirrel population. The management program using Rozol RTU and Ro Con began Tuesday, the city said in a news release....
From clothing to comfort: Memory bears help Cranbrook families grieve
1+ week, 6+ day ago (756+ words) In Cranbrook, B. C. , volunteers Deb Smithurst and Barb Fenwick are turning clothing belonging to loved ones who have passed away into hand-sewn memory bears " small keepsakes made from shirts, sweaters and even wedding dresses. At a table, fabric is laid out…...
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