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Bed bugs and cockroaches: International students in Sudbury, Ont., decry landlord for 14-bed home conversion

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Bed bugs and cockroaches: International students in Sudbury, Ont., decry landlord for 14-bed home conversion

When Chinmoy Kar Victor first arrived in Greater Sudbury, Ont., it was after midnight on May 2. After paying an expensive cab ride from the airport to his new rental unit on Bond Street he was shocked to find it wasn’t anything like the pictures he saw online. What was supposed to be a three-bedroom house had been converted to seven bedrooms with multiple people living in each room. Being an international student, Victor didn’t have extra money to go to a hotel, and his work placement was […]

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The Philippine Crocodile is Afraid of People

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Pressenza

ENDANGERED SPECIES ESSAY We must safeguard the web of life and care about the other living species that we share this planet with. Pygmy tarsiers eat and host bugs that we’ve seen at home — insects, spiders, lizards, bedbugs, lice, fleas, roundworms, and tapeworms. The vaquitas are preyed upon by large sharks and killer whales, keeping them away from us. But only 10 vaquitas are left and in their absence, the diet of sharks and whales may change. A tiger in the wild indicates that the forest […]

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TCH launches system to help seniors in rentals age in place

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TCH launches system to help seniors in rentals age in place

There’s an elderly woman who lives alone in a seniors’ rental tower on Eglinton West. In the grips of dementia, she wanders. She sets out on what neighbours believe is a route from her past, ambling west towards Yonge Street. The building’s superintendent, Richard Andrade, says its become a regular occurrence for police to find her, disoriented, and bring her back. A few floors above her, there’s a man in his 70s, his memory also addled with age. Bedbugs recently infested his unit, Andrade said, but the […]

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Roamin’ for Romans is new example of thrift

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Chris Schillig

Talk about a head-scratcher.  A woman in Texas was shopping at Goodwill in 2018 when she bought a Roman bust. Not a “bust” bust, like some dirty minds are imagining, but a head. Think Nero or Caligula or one of those other noble Romans.  Turns out the bust wasn’t some replica that had gone rogue from the local Olive Garden. No, it was legit – an authentic sculpture dating back 2,000 years. So about 10 years younger than my mother-in-law.  According to published reports, the shopper paid […]

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Irish holidaymaker’s urged to be wary of bed bugs

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Irish holidaymaker's urged to be wary of bed bugs

Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning Irish holidaymakers to be on the lookout for the presence of bed bugs as they return from their holidays. A common cause of the spread of bed bugs is the transportation of the pests through clothing and other baggage, so a hotel or rental accommodation’s bed bug problem can easily become an issue in your own home. These pests feed on human blood, usually when homeowners are asleep, and bed bug bites can become sore and itchy in some cases. Rentokil […]

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11 Pests That Pose a Threat to Your Pets

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istockphoto.com Opening your home and your heart to a special pet—be your buddy of the feline or canine persuasion, or an animal more exotic—is to invite a lot of joy into your days. Naturally, there’s a fair amount of work involved, too, and one of the most important jobs is monitoring your animal friend’s health. To that end, it’s essential to know which pests are most attracted to your pet, the steps you can take to prevent pests from becoming a major problem, and how to handle […]

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Shows Happening In Buffalo For May 2022

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Shows Happening In Buffalo For May 2022

It’s officially May and there are tons of concerts happening in and close to Buffalo this summer. Whether you love rap or rock, country or jazz, or anything in between, there is likely a show for you. We will definitely keep you posted on all the concert info and announcements. Here are all the major shows taking place in May 2022 in Western New York. Mario Friday, May 6, 2022, at 8:00 pmWater Street Music Hall204 N Water St, Rochester, NY 14604 Tickets will set you back […]

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Why Washing Your Mattress Is Essential, Not Optional

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Washing Your Mattress

    Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our mental and physical well-being. If we regularly fail to obtain the recommended amount of sleep per night, we not only start each day negatively, but continued exposure can cause various debilitating health issues. Suppose you are regularly rousing, feeling unsatisfied, or stiff. In that case, you might be overdue for a mattress upgrade, and since we spend at least twenty-six years of our lives in bed, we want to ensure that we preserve the lifespan of […]

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According to Hofmann: The Ballad of the Toothless Easter | According To Hofmann

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According to Hofmann: The Ballad of the Toothless Easter | According To Hofmann

I felt bad that I didn’t have an Easter column to run on Easter Sunday this year, but the well was running dry. However, this year, the rise of an important figure gave me a new meaning and a new perspective on the Easter holiday. That sacred figure is none other than the Tooth Fairy. Yeah, I wasn’t ready for that plot twist either. So, to backtrack, my brother and his family arrived at my house the day before Easter to have dinner at our cousin’s house […]

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There’s a new way for people to buy and sell used furniture in Toronto

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There's a new way for people to buy and sell used furniture in Toronto

Used furniture is highly sought after in Toronto. After all, living in Toronto is expensive. In fact, it’s well documented that it’s one of the most expensive places on the planet anyone could possibly live. As a result, saving money is always top of mind, and so there’s now a website called Garage Online Sale to help people buy and sell used furniture. While nearly everyone has a horror story about someone they know who carried home a curbside couch that was invested with bedbugs, this new startup is looking […]

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