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Nova Scotia

Halifax looks to protect hemlocks in city parks from invasive insect

Halifax’s Hemlock Trees to Receive Protection Plan Against Invasive Insect Halifax is taking action to protect hemlock trees on municipal…

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World

‘Invasive’ gene test by World Athletics causing headaches for athletes before world championships

The recent controversy surrounding the SRY gene testing requirement for female athletes competing at the World Athletics Championships has caused…

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Canada

City of Vancouver injecting ash trees with pesticide to deal with invasive beetle

The City of Vancouver is taking action to combat the emerald ash borer beetle, an invasive species that has caused…

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Nova Scotia

Invasive snail creeps up on Nova Scotia lakes, ponds

The Chinese mystery snail, also known as the trapdoor snail, is causing concern in Nova Scotia due to its invasive…

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Health

Invasive lanternflies could pose threat to agriculture this summer, experts warn

Experts are warning of a potential surge in spotted lanternflies this year, following a significant decline in their population. The…

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Nova Scotia

Invasive fish species reported in Nova Scotia for first time, DFO says

An invasive fish species has recently been discovered in a small waterway north of New Germany, N.S., by the Department…

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Tech

Brain surgery could become safer and less invasive with rice-sized robot

A French startup named Robeauté has recently secured a substantial $29 million in funding to develop a groundbreaking neurosurgical microrobot…

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Health

CDC warns of increase in invasive strain of strep throat in US

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been on the rise in certain areas of the United States,…

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Nova Scotia

Concerns raised over new sportfishing regulations aimed to curb invasive species

The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has recently expanded rules around tossing back invasive chain pickerel and smallmouth…

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Canada

Discovery of zebra mussel near Mactaquac raises alarm over spread of invasive species

The recent discovery of a live zebra mussel near Mactaquac, west of Fredericton, is causing concern about the spread of…

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