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Support floods in for Gus, Halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of surgery
Hundreds of get-well messages and art pieces have been sent to the tortoise before he undergoes a bladder surgery on Tuesday. Source link
ASD joins seven-nation alert as US seizes Chinese hacking firm's tools
Chinese govt-linked ‘Flax Typhoon’ hackers ran portal for stolen email access. Source link
Fort McMurray non-profit launches long-term studies of bird populations in oilsands region
The Wood Buffalo Wildlife Research Institute says it is currently the only non-profit organization of its kind based in Fort McMurray and one of its goals is to carry out long-term monitoring of birds in the oilsands region. Source link
'Disrespect for wildlife': Multiple grizzly bear poaching incidents under investigation in Alberta
Provincial officials are investigating the illegal killings of four grizzly bears at three separate locations over the last year. One of the bear corpses was found abandoned with its paws removed after being poached. Source link
Service increases access to mental health support
The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem. Source link
Council exceeds Surrey tree planting target
A report finds some 885,000 trees have been planted, but there are concerns over survival rates. Source link
'I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong'
Dermot Gethings was 16 when Nasa picked him to watch the Apollo 17 launch alongside Neil Armstrong. Source link
Carys lived with endometriosis pain for decades, then everything changed
Carys Thurlby says “intense pain had become my normal” but surgery changed her life. Source link
'It shows you there is hope': Football coach on anorexia recovery journey
Jordan Caldwell, who once struggled to see a future beyond anorexia, says bodybuilding gave him a new purpose in life. Source link
From evading an abusive marriage to dying from a face lift, this is Nellie Melba
There’s a dessert (the peach Melba), a snack (Melba toast) and an exit strategy (“doing a Melba”) named after her, and, trust us, Nellie merits all of that. Source link