Small wild animals that find their way into your home are certainly unwelcome, but they can also cause significant damage to your home. Squirrels, mice and raccoons look for a…
Day: January 27, 2025
What to Know About the CIA’s Conclusion that COVID-19 Came From a Lab
Since COVID-19 first took off, political leaders, infectious disease specialists, and the lay public have debated its origins. Eventually, two hypotheses emerged: Either the virus crossed over from animals to…
Beyond Stigma: Why Addressing Maternal Mental Health Means Confronting Systemic Failures
By EMILY JOHNSON Imagine you’re an executive at a large health system in a major metropolitan area. One morning, you wake up to a missed call and a voicemail from…
What to Do If Your Doctor Doesn’t Take Your Symptoms Seriously
One of the many indignities of being a patient is that you won’t always be taken seriously. Perhaps the most frustrating—and startlingly common—experience is being told your medical symptoms, which…
Ontario SPCA partnership ensures pets and their people stay warm this winter
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midhurst/January 27, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society have partnered to protect both unhoused people and their pets from harsh winter…
Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre welcomes new manager
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orillia, ON (Jan. 27, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to officially welcome Janna Handiak as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Orillia…
Winter grooming tips for your dog
How does winter impact your dog’s grooming routine? In Canada’s harsh winters, exposure to cold air and snow can cause dry, itchy skin, cracked paws or discomfort during walks. In…
A Wisconsin family’s case could have helped clarify a nagging solar ownership question. But then they moved.
A recent ruling by a Wisconsin appeals court closes the door on the long-standing battle for third-party-owned solar in the state, at least for the near future, as disappointed advocates…