Since first being detected in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has had a dramatic impact on North America
By Camila Bello Castro
A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the city.
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By Eric Freedman
Tiny pieces of moss can be crime-busters, says a study examining how law enforcement agencies, forensic teams and botanists have used moss to solve murders, track missing people, calculate how long ago someone died and – in a notorious Mason County case – try to locate the body of a baby murdered by her father.
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By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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Knives are the weapon most frequently identified by systems introduced in the spring at University and Victoria hospitals, officials say
At a meeting, LHSC supervisor David Musyj addressed the pending civil lawsuits concerning alleged “past fraudulent activity”.
Chief's Corner, which isn’t licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, is back in business.
The Descendants of Brattonsville are coming to London to explore the Canadian life of James Rufus Bratton.
Ontario Provincial Police on Tuesday were seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy who hadn’t been seen for several days. Police said the 14-year-old, identified only as Frank (Franz), left his home in Vienna, a small village of about 750 people in Elgin County, last Friday around 5 p.m., and is believed to have […]
The man made comments about his genitals, police said.
So far this year, the health unit has reported 105 cases of the disease.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has identified potential water quality violations linked to wastewater discharges from the Great Lakes Cheese facility in Franklinville, New York, which […]