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August 15, a day with so many occasions to celebrate

The first thing I did this morning was hang out my Acadian flag.  Why?  Because August 15 is a special day in my home province of New Brunswick, aka Nouveau-Brunswick.  Today is National Acadian Day, or la Fête nationale de … Continue reading

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Wildlife Wednesday: even endangered Great Apes may be at risk from COVID-19

Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda are all closing their national parks, home to the endangered mountain gorillas and other great apes, amid fears that the animals may be exposed to the COVID-19 virus by visiting tourists. The great apes currently being … Continue reading

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