Column by Charmaine Brett published in the Toronto Sun on Oct. 30, 2025 Over the past week, I have been visiting many of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s 14…
Day: October 30, 2025
Here’s How to Know You’re Talking to a Narcissist
Narcissists are known for their sense of entitlement, self-centeredness, superiority complex, and condescending attitude toward others. Talking to them can be frustrating and draining, and what might seem like a…
The Surprising Power of a 10-Minute Walk
On average, Americans take just under 5,000 steps a day. It’s a concerning number, given that public-health researchers consider a daily step count of less than 5,000 to be sedentary,…
How Fake Health Insurance Is Luring People In
After a long career as a nurse, Lisa Bower, now 61, retired, started working as a part-time nanny, and, in 2021, realized she needed health insurance. The Illinois resident took…
The Ontario SPCA rolls out Neuter Scooter in Dufferin County to reduce pet overpopulation
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orangeville, ON (Oct. 30, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Neuter Scooter has hit the road in Dufferin County, transporting pets to spay/neuter appointments to make…
From rough start to loving home: The heartwarming journey of Frankie and Molly
Frankie and Molly are two resilient kittens whose story reminds us of the power of compassion and second chances. Their journey began when a kind-hearted woman saw them listed for…
Meet the coal miner who just started a geothermal drilling business
When Matt Cooper found out in 2020 that the northwest Colorado coal mine where he works would close by the end of the decade, he was pissed. Questions raced through…
Massachusetts heat-pump owners are about to get cheaper electricity
Massachusetts heat-pump owners will spend less to stay warm this winter, thanks to an innovative policy going into effect this weekend. The state’s three investor-owned electric utilities — Eversource, National…
A Comprehensive Examination of Primary Care Disparities in California: Navigating the Abyss
By SUHANA MISHRA Residing in the often overlooked San Joaquin Valley, I’ve personally felt the impact of the shortage of primary care physicians. My family struggled to access basic medical…
Australia’s Nature Laws Are Finally Up for Reform. But Will They Be Strong Enough to Protect What Matters?
This week marks a major moment in Australia’s long and frustrating struggle to fix its broken national nature laws. The federal government has finally tabled long-awaited reforms to the Environment…