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It’s amazing! Why these Canadian animals are so resistant to disease
Holy immunity, Batman! Even though they carry all kinds of illness—more than 130 viruses, some of them deadly to humans—bats don’t seem to get sick from any of them. The reason? A bat has the distinction of being the world’s only flying mammal. And flying isn’t easy. Mid-flight, a bat’s body temperature soars to over 100°F, and its heart pounds at 1,000 beats per minute.
7 tips to keep your plumbing from freezing
Getting water to the cottage is only half the battle. Reduce the risk of your indoor plumbing freezing with these tips. 1) Open cupboard doors below your sinks so that warm air can circulate and get to plumbing on the back wall. 2) Open interior doors to promote consistent temperatures throughout the cottage. 3) Seal up holes or cracks around cables and sill plates that allow cold air to blow in.
The role Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Tech continues to play in the Covid-19 pandemic and next steps
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Wild Profile: Meet the garter snake
The garter snake is probably one of Canada’s most successful reptiles. Why? Unlike other snake species, they haven’t been quite so maligned or persecuted. But more importantly, they’re adaptable, more so than other snakes. They’re “generalists”: they hunt anywhere and eat anything. And they’re good at hiding. That horizontal black-and-yellow colour pattern blends in well with grass and leaf litter. Garters can sneak up on prey while also staying camouflaged and safe from predators.
‘It’ll be a musical journey:’ Angelique Francis Quartet to perform in Vernon
“Along with the wide range of musical styles, you can expect to hear a sort of story,” Francis added. “It’ll be a musical journey in which you’ll experience a variety of emotions, whether they be soulful songs, sad, emotional songs or songs they make you want to dance, party and have a great time.” At the age of four, Angelique Francis was already writing songs.
Folk music legend makes Vernon stop
He has long been regarded as one of the world’s top acoustic and slide guitar players. He has worked with folks like Jackson Brown, Richard Thompson, Cara Dillon, David Lindsey, Steve Miller and many others. “We feel so very fortunate in being able to bring Martin Simpson to our stage,” said Bob Oldfield of the Folk-Roots Society. “Martin Simpson is pretty much a household name in England.
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