Sue Jones

The Nova Scotia government announced the Sandy Lake-Sackville River area last month as one of nine locations where development will be accelerated. Conservationists have been fighting for years to protect the unspoiled land west of Halifax.Sandy Lake, Marsh Lake and Sackville River. This area was chosen by the province as an one of nine areas…

A new strain of Avian influenza that was present in Europe, only last year, is reported in the southern states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. It is another highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain. Bird flu strains rarely infect humans, with fewer than 1,000 U.S. cases per year, according to the Mayo Clinic.…

However, I’ve had a lot of success with forming my own bike community and leading group rides on my own. I realized that there were a lot of other folks who felt left out—either because of their size, gender identity, or other reason—who were also looking for a welcoming community.That said, no matter how much…

And humans handle and cope with stress differently, which means that any number of situations can be a potential trigger for a stress-induced migraine if you’re susceptible to them.Big life changes, such as moving to a new city or starting a family are common culprits for stress-induced migraines. However, something as simple as watching the…

You’ve probably noticed that the big streaming services—Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu—are highlighting Black history movies throughout February in honor of Black History Month. From documentaries to biopics to historical dramas, there are plenty of options for watching films centered on the Black experience in America. And while watching these movies certainly won’t end racism (only…

Trade in shellfish between the United States and Europe is set to resume after more than a decade. Spain and the Netherlands will be allowed to export chilled or frozen shellfish such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops to the U.S., whilst the states of Massachusetts and Washington can do the same to the European Union…

A video of two black bears wrestling on a backyard trampoline in Coquitlam, B.C., has prompted a wildlife expert to advise caution as the animals emerge from hibernation and move closer to humans.Two black bears duked it out on a backyard trampoline in Coquitlam, B.C., last Sunday. (Rose Waldron/Spotbug Press)A video of two black bears…

The priority for any changes to Canada’s health-care system should be on securing long-term funding, rather than introducing new programs, B.C. Premier John Horgan said.B.C. Premier John Horgan, who currently chairs the Council of the Federation, says long-term spending should be prioritized over new programs like dental care. (Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press)The priority for any…

Sunday’s series finale between the Blue Jays and visiting Oakland Athletics will be the last game for Toronto broadcaster Buck Martinez “for a little while” as he prepares for cancer treatment.Buck Martinez is stepping away as Blue Jays broadcaster to have cancer treatment. The former Toronto catcher says he hopes to “rejoin my Sportsnet teammates…

A Nova Scotia group of volunteers goes out on warm, rainy nights in April to help dozens of salamanders cross roads and get to their breeding grounds without being harmed by vehicles.Laura Eamon, one of the volunteers, holds a yellow-spotted salamander she saved from the road. (Submitted by Laura Eamon)If you’re exploring one of Nova…