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How effective are opossums at tick control?—Grace McNally, via email Not very effective at all. At least, there’s no strong evidence that they are. You’ve probably read the same stat … Continued

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Every airtight woodstove and fireplace insert has braided fibreglass rope installed around the door edge for a tight seal. Eventually, when it gets brittle or starts falling out, or when … Continued

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In high school, Dawn MacDonald was often told she lived in ShackTier rather than MacTier, Ont. And Chris Fellows, another local resident, says he still has people cringe when he … Continued

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The finalists from the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards have been announced, and they’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Embarrassed owlets, penguin gangs, adorable, smiling elephant seals, and … Continued

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I was letting the dog out late one evening and saw a shadow on the outside corner of our front door. I took a closer look and realized that it … Continued

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