Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 20, marking the centrepiece of the Easter long weekend in Ontario. One of the holiest days ...

Arizona isn’t just home to epic sunsets and towering saguaros — it’s also the rattlesnake capital of the U.S., boasting 14 venomous snake species. That’s not desert folklore; it’s a fact ...

A new campaign launched in Mississauga this week uses eye-catching posters to call out common acts of racism and discrimination. This comes a year after Peel Regional Police reported a rise in ...

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

Snakes, with over 3,600 species, possess unique visual adaptations crucial for hunting and survival. Lacking eyelids, their eyes are protected by transparent scales. While most excel in motion and ...

As part of Metroland’s commitment to covering important election issues, the Mississauga News invited federal election candidates in local ridings to share their perspectives on inclusion, diversity, ...

Washington State has one native venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, found mainly in the eastern part of the state. Rattlesnake bites require immediate medical attention; common ...

Peel Public Health officials issued conditional passes to six Mississauga restaurants over food safety violations during recent inspections. Public health inspectors routinely check food ...

There are 38 species of snakes in S.C., meaning that one risk of enjoying the great outdoors is the potential for snake bites. Fortunately, only six of these species are venomous, with only two ...

During my childhood in the Midwest, I briefly possessed—with my parents’ hesitant blessings—an Eastern milk snake as a pet. One day, the snake escaped from its terrarium in the garage.