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Cat-owner duo in Ohio shares amputee journey while helping others through animal therapy
December 21, 2023 - 8:42 AM

TROY, Ohio (AP) — Each morning when she wakes up, Juanita Mengel removes the silicone liner of her prosthetic leg out from under a heated blanket so that the metal parts of the artificial limb don't feel as cold on her skin when she straps the pieces together.
Inspired by llamas, the desert and Mother Earth, these craftswomen weave sacred textiles
September 28, 2023 - 5:19 AM

COLCHANE, Chile (AP) — In northern Chile, Teófila Challapa learned to weave surrounded by the hills and sandy roads of the Atacama Desert.
Gifts inspired by the upcoming arrival of Baby Girl Sussex
May 27, 2021 - 12:14 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — It's nearly time for the arrival of Baby Girl Sussex, and that likely means some new gear for Harry and Meghan.
Happy Falalala-llamakkah: Holidays have a new face
December 15, 2016 - 9:08 AM

NEW YORK - Happy Falalala-llamakkah, one and all.
Scientists find MERS-like antibodies in camels; first clue to possible source
August 08, 2013 - 1:12 PM

TORONTO - A group of European researchers have found evidence that camels can be infected with the MERS coronavirus.
More than just hugs: Therapy animals require training, the right temperament
February 05, 2013 - 10:25 AM

PHOENIX - The children buzz in excitement, boisterous and barging in, their little hands covering seemingly every part of the Australian shepherd's body.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Cat-owner duo in Ohio shares amputee journey while helping others through animal therapy