This Small Town in Canada Spent 10 Years and $2.7 Million to Save Turtles
Thousands of endangered reptiles have been saved thanks to the efforts of one resident who rallied support in Long Point, Ontario.
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Leslie Dart has Planted 372,290 Trees Across Canada Over the Past 3 Summers and Inspired So Many Others
The video's author, Leslie Dart, doesn't have a career in forestry and plants trees only because it pays extra, and it's incredibly rewarding
Shrinkwrap-Able New Material Can Repel All Bacteria-Even Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs-From Common Surfaces
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a self-cleaning material that can repel all forms of bacteria and antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
'Best Boyfriend Ever' Fills Anniversary Gift - a Prescription of 'Love Pills'- With Tiny Notes
Riley Rankin came up with a DIY anniversary gift for his girlfriend to relieve her pain-an empty pill bottle with a love prescription inside each capsule.
When Woman's Car Fails and She Can't Afford a Tow, Canadian Teens Push it 4 Miles to Get Her Home
Three teenage boys in Ontario pushed a stranger's car for four miles in the middle of the night just to help a stranger who had no money for a tow.
Bridging the Gap Between Arabs and Jews, in Ontario Lake Country
As long-awaited peace talks resumed last week in Washington, young Jewish and Arab kids are learning peaceful co-existence in the great Canadian outdoors.
Puppy Manages to Save Himself From Alleged Dognapping After Alerting Pet Store Employees to His Plight
This clever Australian shepherd named Vango managed to alert pet store owners to his plight after he began barking up a storm earlier this week.
Racist Incident Inspires Dads Club to Launch Surprise Fundraiser to Make Immigrant Family Feel Welcome
The Dad Club London in Ontario spreads love in the wake of racism by holding surprise fundraiser to support immigrant family with tuition.
What Was Once One of the Most Polluted Landscapes on Earth Now Has Some of the Cleanest Air in the Region
Over the course of the last 40 years, the city of Sudbury has become a role model for how polluted landscapes can recover—no matter how devastated.
Dog Saved From Icy River After 4 Days Gets Adopted by Rescuer - And a New Name 'Miracle'
Miracle the dog was stuck on the Detroit River for 4 days, but now he's been adopted by his rescuer.
Canadian Soccer Lover Collects Football Scarves From Around the World Using Maple Syrup
Canada's Daniel Robertson has been swapping maple syrup for soccer scarves with others around the world, amassing a huge collection.
Ontario is First Region in North America to Curb Pesticide Blamed for Killing Bees
Ontario plans to cut the use of neonicotinoid insecticide-coated seeds, blamed for killing bees, by 80% in the next two years
Inspired to Save Their Arctic Home, This First Nation Installs 300KW Solar Station
Defying all expectations, the Fort Severin community is feasting on the energy and money savings from their 300KW solar power station.
Saskatchewan Police Reward Good Behavior with 'Positive' Tickets
Prince Albert police are issuing tickets at an escalating rate, but the intention is not to punish -- it is to praise. Their Positive Ticketing Program rewards youth for good behavior and develops a rapport with patrolling officers.
Doctor in Training Found Time to Thank Fast Food Employer 3 Years Later
A doctor in her residency at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto was not too busy to remember her old boss at a fast food restaurant and take the time to send a thank-you note three years later.
Henna Crowns Restore Confidence to Women Experiencing Hair Loss
A Toronto group called Henna Heals is working with both cancer patients and women with alopecia, whose lives are challenged by hair loss. They use natural ingredients to paint intricate designs that create a crown of artistry.
Autistic Man's Gift for IKEA Assembly Turns into Business
Canadians in Edmonton who are baffled by assembly instructions for IKEA furniture can hire Brad Fremmerlid, a 24-year-old man with severe autism who can build anything. Although he doesn't read or speak, Fremmerlid has an amazing ability to understand the most complex diagrams, blueprints and pictorial instructions.
Firefighters Help Italian Newlyweds Stopped by Freak Highway Incident
Toronto firefighters stepped in to help Italian newlyweds make their flight after an overhead sign on the highway came crashing down on their rental car. Two of the firefighters at the scene of the accident just happened to speak Italian and heard the couple talking about how they were going to miss the next flight on their honeymoon, which was scheduled to depart shortly for Hawaii.
Toronto Cop Reunites Little Boy With Teddy Bear Using Twitter
A Toronto police officer must remember what it's like being five-years-old because he took the time to tweet a photo of a stuffed toy animal lost at the airport hoping to find the owner. Known for his social media presence, Staff Sgt. Chris Boddy's photo of the stuffed dog was re-tweeted hundreds of times using the hashtag #FindMyOwner until it resulted in a happy reunion for the boy.
Church Uses Modern Stained Glass to Capture Solar Energy
A collection of eye-catching stained glass installations by a Toronto artist is generating solar power at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. The artwork consists of solar panels embedded in brightly colored, hand-painted art glass. Once it is connected, the cathedral will be able to use the solar power produced by the art installation to offset its own power consumption.
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