Dogs carrying the genetic variant most associated with obesity, DENND1B, had around 8% more body fat than those without it. (Image Credit: University of Cambridge) If you’re a dog lover and owner, you ...

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SHESHATSHIU, N.L. - Leaders in the Innu community of Sheshatshiu in Labrador have authorized barricades at the town's entrance and evicted some residents in an effort to curb the flow of drugs.

Sometimes, you meet a person who you instantly connect with, either in a romantic way or in a platonic way that tells you this new character in your life is going to end up becoming a best friend. I ...

At Animal Care Services in San Antonio, Texas, a tiny, two-month-old Labrador retriever mix puppy is curled up in the corner of his shelter kennel. Most likely, he’s never known a home; he was ...

Researchers studying a population of pet British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and show that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans.

Ethical breeders pour their expertise into every litter, taking meticulous steps to ensure that new puppies enter the world healthy and true to the breed’s standard of beauty. Yet, even the most ...

There’s something special about watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night, cruising past storybook castles on the Rhine, or soaking in Budapest’s thermal baths. “Europe is a destination that engages ...

Turf field part of Charlottetown's $60M capital budget, location still undecided It’s official. An artificial turf field for multiple sports is coming to Charlottetown at an estimated cost of $2.9 ...