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BEYOND LOCAL: CFIA monitoring for avian flu in Canadian dairy cattle after U.S. discoveries

BEYOND LOCAL: CFIA monitoring for avian flu in Canadian dairy cattle after U.S. discoveries

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is encouraging veterinarians to keep an eye out for signs of avian influenza in dairy cattle following recent discoveries of cases of the disease in U.S. cow herds.
GoFundMe set up for local family devastated by house fire

GoFundMe set up for local family devastated by house fire

Investigation continues into Wednesday morning’s blaze on Geddes Crescent
Local family celebrates 'miracle' of five generations

Local family celebrates 'miracle' of five generations

Family matriarch and great-great-grandmother 'Chiefy' Davis and great-grandmother Heather Burling share their joy over the newest family member, and look back at how times have changed over the generations
'Excited' councillor named Conservation Ontario vice-chair

'Excited' councillor named Conservation Ontario vice-chair

‘It’s a really important time to have conservation authorities getting that balance right between environmental protection and smart growth,’ says Bradford's Jonathan Scott
Unlocking growth: Essa commits to building 1,700 new homes by 2031

Unlocking growth: Essa commits to building 1,700 new homes by 2031

Township council also applying for $11.25-million grant to expand and upgrade Angus water system
'Caveat emptor' when using discount grocery app: Local shopper

'Caveat emptor' when using discount grocery app: Local shopper

Midland resident Robin Koykka says prices on the Flashfood app seem to show an inflated regular number 'far beyond' the actual in-store price
Entrepreneur mom pushes sun protection in swim-wear designs

Entrepreneur mom pushes sun protection in swim-wear designs

Port Severn businesswoman Jen Scobie will be in Barrie on May 10 for the Friday Night Social market at Waterfront Fitness and Pilates Studio
Poorly trained commercial drivers a highway hazard, says Insurance Bureau

Poorly trained commercial drivers a highway hazard, says Insurance Bureau

Report stresses need for training oversight, learning the basics and better enforcement
COLUMN: Caribbean cruise sheds light on renewable energy

COLUMN: Caribbean cruise sheds light on renewable energy

'We are a wealthy country and could afford to de-carbonize our economy more aggressively,' says columnist Peter Bursztyn
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

They say Jita's birthing window is likely between May 6 and 27, but the size of her litter has not been confirmed