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St. Stephen StoryWalk celebrates belated library anniversary
Walkers on the riverside trail in St. Stephen have a new activity to partake in while strolling along the St. Croix River — a “StoryWalk” put…
Trump’s “dismantling” of NIH research continues apace
The premier health research funding agency in the US has had a tumultuous time since Donald Trump’s presidential return, and things are only going from bad…
First Indigenous CMPA councillor resigns following contested 2026 election
Dr. Paula Cashin stepped down just before the end of her term, citing concerns with election. A member of the governing council of the Canadian Medical…
The push to clear nuclear power’s waste-disposal hurdle
The technical issues have mostly been solved, but the long-term potential peril of radioactive material has made it difficult to find politically acceptable sites. Inside a…
Aspen trees provide a natural buffer against wildfires, even as fire season intensifies, study shows
Buffers made of aspen trees could help protect communities from worsening wildfires. Aspen trees could provide a natural buffer against wildfires, as new research shows that…
Seals in St. Stephen shows river health recovery
On a sunny evening at the end of June, a trio of harbour seals made their way up the St. Croix River all the way to…