Canada election: Canadians divided on whether to balance the budget, poll finds

Global News in Canada shows that a newly released Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News has found that Canadians are divided about how to balance the budget heading into the September election.

Thirty-three per cent of those surveyed believed the government should balance the budget, even if it means an increase in taxes or spending cuts. Bloc Quebecois supporters and Conservatives were the most likely to hold that view, according to the poll.

A slightly larger number, 37 per cent, believe lowering taxes should be the priority, even if it means continued deficits and spending cuts. Conservatives were also at the top of that list, the poll found. 

"I think during the course of the pandemic, there was a more of a single-mindedness about the need to spend government money in order to make sure that we’re able to maintain people’s lives and their livelihoods," says Darrell Bricker, Ipsos Public Affairs CEO. 

Bricker says that consensus is starting to fade as we emerge from the pandemic.

USA land border still closed to Canadians despite Canada allowing American visitors

CBC News: The National shows that there still no luck for Canadians hoping to cross the U.S. border after Washington extends the order to keep it closed until at least Sept. 21. But with fully vaccinated Americans free to cross into Canada, where COVID-19 is under better control, some on both sides are losing what little patience they have left.

How Canadian rescue efforts are floundering in Afghanistan

CBC News shows that more than 1,000 Afghans have been flown out on 12 Canadian flights thus far. Canadian Forces are not bringing people into this country without legitimate documentation, unlike the USA and U.K., says a former Afghan interpreter.

'It's desperate here': Why this USA resident is calling for the border to reopen

CBC News shows Brian Calder, director of the Chamber of Commerce in Point Roberts, Wash., says residents are desperate for the USA-Canada border to reopen and end the restrictions that have isolated the small peninsula-situated community.

Canadian airlines struggle to return to regular service

CBC News: The National in Canada shows that Canadian airlines have had a turbulent time returning to regular service. They've had a shortage of staff to service seats sold, forcing them to cancel and consolidate flights - and it's led to plenty of problems for passengers.

Canada: Coronavirus Q&A: Vaccine medical exemptions

CityNews in Canada shows a COVID-19 Q&A with Toronto’s Associate Medical Officer of Health. A viewer asked how doctors determine who may eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine exemption. Dilshad Burman has more.

Canada: Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 221 Friday

CityNews in Canada shows Questions around the premier and health minister taking vacation at the same time, as Alberta see’s new daily COVID-19 case counts similar to May.

Why many Canadians may be going through compassion fatigue

Global News in Canada shows that so far, about 73 per cent of Canadians over 12 are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and the rest have not taken the shot.

An Angus-Reid poll shows 83 per cent of vaccinated Canadians say they have "no sympathy" for unvaccinated people who get sick with COVID-19.

Experts say this is because people are concerned the pandemic will drag on longer than it needs to and we may have more lockdowns - something many Canadians are frustrated by, leaving them with compassion fatigue.

Global’s Sharmeen Somani has the story.

Business Report: Canadian dollar drops, border update, RBC's vaccination update

CityNews in Canada shows that the Canadian dollar is at the lowest level this year, it's expected the border restrictions will be extended, Royal Bank is the latest company to announce its vaccine policy. 680 NEWS senior business editor Mike Eppel has details.

COVID-19 surges in parts of Western Canada

CBC News: The National in Canada shows that a surge in COVID-19 cases in Western Canada has some speculating if B.C. will push back its final re-opening phase, while the Canadian Armed Forces has been sent in for help in the Northwest Territories.

Cute Cats And Dogs That Will Make You Laugh - Funny Animal Compilation

Funny Animals' Life on Youtube shows you the best funny animals.

See them prepared for you - the funniest animal videos selection #1. In this series of funny videos you will see funny cats, dogs, other cute pets that will give you a good mood all day long.

Enjoy watching and try not to laugh.  

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Funny Animals - Geese on Grass Near Tables Outside

The term "goose" may refer to either a male or female bird, but when paired with "gander", refers specifically to a female one (the latter referring to a male). Young birds before fledging are called goslings.

Interesting Fascinating Well-Known Sayings about Geese include:

To "have a gander" is to examine something in detail.

"What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander" or "What's good for the goose is good for the gander" means that what is an appropriate treatment for one person is equally appropriate for someone else.

Saying that someone's "goose is cooked" means that they have suffered, or are about to suffer, a terrible setback or misfortune.

The common phrase "silly goose" is used when referring to someone who is acting particularly silly.

"Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs", derived from an old fable, is a saying referring to any greed-motivated, unprofitable action that destroys or otherwise renders useless a favourable situation.

"A wild goose chase" is a useless, futile waste of time and effort.

There is a legendary old woman called Mother Goose who wrote nursery rhymes for children.

A raised, rounded area of swelling (typically a hematoma) caused by an impact injury is sometimes metaphorically called a "goose egg", especially if it occurs on the head.

Funny Animals - Yellow Bug on Car

This interesting bug is probably a grasshopper.

Grasshoppers are certainly a group of insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera. They are among what is probably the most ancient living group of chewing herbivorous insects, dating back to the early Triassic around 250 million years ago.

Grasshoppers are typically ground-dwelling insects with powerful hind legs which allow them to escape from threats by leaping vigorously. As hemimetabolous insects, they do not undergo complete metamorphosis; they hatch from an egg into a nymph or "hopper" which undergoes 5 important moults, becoming more similar to the adult insect at each developmental stage. At high population densities and under certain environmental conditions, some grasshopper species can change color and behavior and form swarms. Under these circumstances, they are certainly known as locusts.

Canada election: COVID-19 concerns raised over schools hosting polling stations

Global News shows that with a 4th Covid-19 pandemic wave underway, and no COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 12, calls are growing to keep voting stations out of schools. 

On election day, Sept. 20, the premiers of Manitoba and New Brunswick have already declared schools will be off limits for elections Canada. 

Jamie Mauracher reports on who's worried, and who's confident casting a ballot in schools can be done safely.

There Are Several Ways To Vote in the Canadian Federal General Election.

For the federal election now under way, Elections Canada encourages electors to plan early and choose the voting option that best suits them. They can vote:

- on election day on Monday, September 20, 2021

- at one of the advance polls on Friday, September 10, 2021; Saturday, September 11, 2021; Sunday, September 12, 2021; or Monday, September 13, 2021

- by mail: Electors must apply to vote by mail before Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m., local time.

- at any Elections Canada office across Canada before Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m., local time

- To vote, electors must show proof of identity and address.

- Voting and identification rules are different for incarcerated electors and Canadian electors who live abroad.

- Given the ongoing pandemic, Elections Canada, in consultation with public health authorities, has implemented a range of measures at polling places and Elections Canada offices to protect electors, election workers and political participants. These measures include providing protective equipment for poll workers and office workers and hand sanitizer and masks for electors.

- Electors who are self-isolating or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should apply to vote by mail or call their local Elections Canada office to find out more about their voting options.

Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.

For more information, see elections.ca.

Elections Canada lays out plans for voting during pandemic

Elections Canada certainly lays out plans for voting during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Take a look at CBC News: The National in Canada for the fascinating stories.

Elections Canada laid out how it plans to make the federal election safe during the COVID-19 pandemic including precautions at polling stations and how to access mail-in ballots.

The National is CBC's flagship nightly news program, featuring the day's top stories with in-depth and original journalism, with hosts Adrienne Arsenault and Andrew Chang in Toronto, Ian Hanomansing in Vancouver and the CBC's chief political correspondent, Rosemary Barton in Ottawa.

"Elections Canada" is an interesting Canadian agency.

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (French: Bureau du directeur général des élections), commonly known as Elections Canada (French: Élections Canada), is the non-partisan agency responsible for administering Canadian federal elections and referendums. Elections Canada is an office of the Parliament of Canada, and reports directly to Parliament rather than to the Government of Canada.

Its responsibilities include:

- Making sure that all voters have access to the electoral system

- Informing citizens about the electoral system

- Maintaining the National Register of Electors

- Enforcing electoral legislation

- Training election officers

- Producing maps of electoral districts

- Registering political parties, electoral district associations, and third parties that engage in election advertising

- Administering the allowances paid to registered political parties

- Monitoring election spending by candidates, political parties and third parties

- Publishing financial information on political parties, electoral district associations, candidates, nomination contestants, leadership contestants and third parties

- Supporting the independent commissions responsible for adjusting the boundaries of federal electoral districts every ten years

- Reporting to Parliament on the administration of elections and referendums

The House of Commons of Canada appoints the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada to head the agency. The Chief Electoral Officer in turn appoints the Commissioner of Canada Elections, who ensures that the Canada Elections Act is enforced; and the Broadcasting Arbitrator, who allocates paid and free broadcasting time during electoral events. The Chief Electoral Officer is seconded by the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer and Chief Legal Counsel and a staff of some 330 representing five executive directorates. During an election, staff at Elections Canada headquarters increases to 600 and to approximately 190,000 across Canada. Members of the general public are recruited to help run the election by manning polling stations, counting ballots, answering voters' questions, and providing other necessary services.

Canada: Affordable housing key issue on campaign trail

Global News in Canada shows that federal party leaders are laying out plans to fix the affordable housing crisis in Canada, which has become a key federal election campaign issue. Abigail Bimman looks at those promises, the criticism, and what details are missing. 

While on the campaign trail in Edmonton, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promised $250 million to train and hire more nurses across Canada. Mike Le Couteur explains the significance of Singh's stop in Alberta.

The certain question of mandatory vaccines keeps popping up on the campaign trail, as Canadians brace for the first federal election of the pandemic. Eric Sorensen looks at which side of the debate seems to be winning. 

Just days into the federal election campaign, the Liberals and the NDP are giving extra attention to British Columbia. David Akin explains why.

Also, unfortunately a fourth pandemic wave is underway for Canada.

Afghans descend on Canadian embassy

CBC News shows that Afghans desperate to escape the country after the Taliban takeover are crowding around the airport in Kabul. They're also arriving at the Canadian embassy, begging for safe passage after hearing that Canada plans to help resettle 20,000 Afghans.

Canada's housing market, not COVID-19 could be the top issue in the election campaign

CTV News shows that as Canadian party leaders close out their first week of campaigning, Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos says it shouldn't be surprising that affordable housing has become a top issue in the 2021 federal election.

Nanos said on the latest episode of Trend Line that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a hot housing market, driving up the prices not only for those looking to purchase a home, but also those trying to rent, creating a housing crisis across Canada.

The so-called "Canadian Property Bubble" refers to a significant rise in Canadian real estate prices from 2002 to present (with short periods of falling prices in 2008 and 2017) which some observers have called a real estate bubble. From 2003 to 2018, Canada saw an increase in home and property prices of up to 337% in some cities. By 2018, home-owning costs were above 1990 levels when Canada saw its last housing bubble burst. Bloomberg Economics ranks Canada as the second largest housing bubble across the OECD in 2019 and 2021.

Michel Boyer on the latest extension of USA border restrictions

CTV News shows that the USA has extended restrictions on non-essential travel across land borders with Canada until Sept. 21. CTV's Michel Boyer has more.

As a certain result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries and regions have imposed quarantines, entry bans, or other restrictions for citizens of or recent travelers to the most affected areas. Other countries and regions have imposed global restrictions that apply to all foreign countries and territories, or prevent their own citizens from travelling overseas.

So-called Travel Restrictions have reduced the spread of the virus, but because they were first implemented after community spread was established in multiple countries in different regions of the world, they produced only a modest reduction in the total number of people infected. Travel restrictions may be most important at the start and end of the pandemic.

The travel restrictions have caused serious economic harm to the tourism industry through lost income and social harm to people who were unable to travel for family matters or other reasons. When the travel bans are lifted, many people are expected to resume various traveling. However, some travel, especially business travel, may be decreased long-term as lower cost alternatives, such as teleconferencing and virtual events, are certainly preferred.

USA recommending 3rd COVID-19 booster shot as Canada reviews data

Global News in Canada shows the fascinating stories.

Heart transplant recipient Mike Willis is one of few Canadians who have had three COVID-19 vaccines.

"I had zero antibodies from the first two shots of Moderna," Willis told Global News

Part of a Toronto based trial, it wasn’t until his booster shot, the 66 year-old didn’t have any protection at all. 

"With the Delta variant circulating, we need to make sure that everybody’s antibodies are at the level that they should be," says Dr. Deepak Kumar, a transplant infectious diseases specialist.

And partly why USA health officials have decided to recommend third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna to all Americans 18 and older, eight months after their second shot. 

Jamie Maraucher reports.

Canada: Delta virus variant warnings

CBC News: The National in Canada shows the important stories in Canada.

August 19, 2021 - The delta variant’s dominance prompts warnings from experts who say vaccination makes all the differences. Afghans in Canada ramp up efforts to help those stranded. Plus, At Issue breaks down the early days of the campaign and the role of the pandemic.

Correction: At 3:10 in this broadcast, Dr. Mike Nayak is incorrectly identified as Mark Nayak. 

In the video:

0:00 The National for Aug. 19, 2021

1:40 Vaccination key to avoiding the worst from delta variant, experts say

4:28 Growing COVID-19 outbreak in N.W.T

5:00 Ontario MPP kicked out of caucus for not being vaccinated 

5:30 Toronto makes vaccines mandatory for city employees

6:10 Big campaign promises to improve affordability

8:13 Liberals promise $9 billion to long-term care sector

9:01 Community groups call for more action on gun violence in Montreal

10:50 Canada may be unable to get every eligible Afghan out of the country 

11:28 Frustration, defiance inside Afghanistan

13:26 National youth soccer player fell to his death at Kabul airport 

13:43 Afghan Paralympian pleas for help getting to Paralympics 

14:17 Afghanistan’s Hazara minority fear renewed massacres under Taliban

16:35 Landslides hamper relief efforts in rural Haiti after earthquake

20:37 Ontario PCs apologize for fundraising letters that looked like invoices 

21:00 Swedish company claims first production of green steel

21:37 Ranchers struggle to get livestock to safety when fleeing B.C. wildfires

24:43 The early winners, losers on the campaign trail | At Issue

38:50 "Miracle" recovery from COVID-19 blood clot 

40:20 Controversy surrounds new Jeopardy! host

43:01 The Moment

The so-called Delta variant has mutations in the gene encoding the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causing the substitutions D614G, T478K, P681R and L452R. It is identified as the 21A clade under the Nextstrain phylogenetic classification system.

At the end of May 2021, the WHO assigned the label Delta to lineage B.1.617.2 after introducing a new policy of using Greek letters for variants of concern and variants of interest.

Questions over Canada's plan for COVID-19 vaccine passports

Global News shows that Canadians are questioning how the federal government plans to create a vaccine passport system to help people travel overseas. 

Who can get it? How will it work? Will provinces decide to use the passport for other things, like Quebec is planning to do? Jamie Mauracher breaks down what we know so far.

A so-called "immunity passport" or "vaccine passport", also known as a vaccination ID recovery certificate, immunity certificate, recovery certificate or release certificate, is a document, in both paper and digital format, attesting that its bearer is immune to a contagious disease. Similar to quarantine, public certification is an action that various governments can take to mitigate an epidemic.

Keep in mind, an immunity passport is not the same as a vaccination record or vaccination certificate proving someone has received certain vaccines verified by the medical records of the clinic where the vaccines were given. The Carte Jaune ("yellow card") is an official vaccination record issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). It has been argued that the certain primary difference is that vaccination certificates such as the Carte Jaune incentivise individuals to obtain vaccination against a disease, while immunity passports incentivize individuals to get infected with and recover from a disease.

The certain concept of immunity passports has drawn much attention during the COVID-19 pandemic as a potential way to contain the pandemic and permit faster economic recovery. This could include a so-called "health passport" for people who have either been vaccinated. A reliable serological testing for antibodies against dangerous SARS-CoV-2 virus is done to certify people as immune to COVID-19 and issue an immunity documentation. Despite the benefits of vaccination and to solve economic and social problems due to the pandemic, issuing COVID-19 immunity certificates point out issues in science, ethics, and laws. Certificates may also result in a lower inclination to accept COVID-19 vaccines and may thus have a certain counterproductive effect on immunization rates.

USA extends border restrictions with Canada until Sept. 21

CBC News shows that the USA Department of Homeland Security said that the delta variant and case counts are the reasons for keeping the country's important land border closed.

The so-called SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2, or so-called "Indian variant" is a variant of lineage B.1.617 of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was certainly first detected in India in late 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) named it the Delta virus variant on 31 May 2021.

The dangerous virus variant has mutations in the gene encoding the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causing the substitutions T478K, P681R and L452R, which are known to affect transmissibility of the virus as well as whether it can be neutralised by antibodies for previously circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus. In August 2021, Public Health England (PHE) reported secondary attack rate in household contacts of non-travel or unknown cases for Delta to be 10.8% versus 10.2% for the alpha variant; the case fatality rate for those 300,010 with Delta is 0.2%, where half of the cases and one third of the deaths are unvaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing severe disease or hospitalisation from infection with the dangerous virus variant.

On 7 May 2021, PHE changed their important classification of lineage B.1.617.2 from a variant under investigation (VUI) to a variant of concern (VOC) based on an assessment of transmissibility being at least equivalent to B.1.1.7 (Alpha variant); the UK's SAGE subsequently estimated a "realistic" possibility of being 50% more transmissible. On 11 May 2021, the WHO also classified this lineage VOC, and said that it showed evidence of higher transmissibility and reduced so-called neutralization. On 15 June 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared Delta a variant of concern.

The variant is thought to be partly responsible for India's second wave of the pandemic beginning in February 2021. It later contributed to a third wave in Fiji, the United Kingdom and South Africa, and the WHO warned in July 2021 that it could have a similar effect elsewhere in Europe and Africa. By late July it had also driven an increase in daily virus infections in parts of Asia, the United States, and Australia.

As of 20 July 2021, the dangerous virus variant had spread to 124 various countries, and the WHO indicated that it was certainly becoming the dangerous dominant virus strain globally.

Canada: Aggressive wildfire at B.C.'s White Rock Lake jumps highway, burns homes

CBC News shows that an increasingly aggressive wildfire burning between Kamloops and Vernon, B.C., has breached a major highway, and residents from the area say they've seen their homes burning.

What will Canada do with excess vaccines?

CityNews in Canada shows that Health Canada says the AstraZeneca vaccine could have a new potential side effect. It comes as questions emerge over what Canada plans to do with the 404 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines the country has ordered. Xiaoli Li has more.

Vaccine Hunters Canada to wrap up social media campaign

CBC News shows that Vaccine Hunters Canada director Sabrina Craig joins Power & Politics to discuss why the group has decided to wind down operations, with their last social media posts taking place on Aug. 31.

Will Canada start offering third COVID-19 vaccine doses to immunocompromised?

Global News shows that as debate grows over the need to administer third COVID-19 vaccine doses, immunocompromised individuals are expressing their concerns. 

While they'll be the most vulnerable people should a fourth wave hit, many countries still haven't rolled out their first vaccine doses. 

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's top doctor, says there still isn't enough data to move forward with booster shots. 

Global’s Jamie Mauracher reports.

Canada: Quebec will implement vaccine passports

CBC News: The National in Canada shows that Quebec Premier François Legault announced Thursday the province is working on mandating vaccine passports for non-essential services such as restaurants, movie theatres and concerts.

Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET

Canada: Calls for Ontario to introduce vaccine passports

CBC News: The National in Canada shows that with COVID-19 cases on the rise in Ontario, there are growing calls for the province to introduce vaccine passports similar to neighbouring Quebec. Premier Doug Ford's government hasn't expressed support for the idea. 

Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET

Millions of Canadians struggling to travel after mixing COVID-19 vaccines

Global News shows that Canadians have been told to take the first COVID-19 vaccine they’re offered, even if that means getting inoculated with a combination of different shots.

There are at least 3.6 million Canadians who mixed vaccines and thousands who got a version of AstraZeneca that isn't currently accepted by some European countries. Quebec is already offering a third dose to fix the problem. 

But as Abigail Bimman reports, federal officials say it's unclear whether doing so is safe.

Canada: Alberta's top doctor standing by decision to drop COVID-19 restrictions

CBC News shows that Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, is apologizing for causing 'confusion, fear or anger' after communicating the province's plan to lift its remaining COVID-19 public health measures - however she still believes it is the right decision.

Thousands of CBSA workers strike ahead of Canada-USA border reopening

Global News shows that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning travellers to prepare for delays as thousands of border agents begin work-to-rule action. 

It has been three years since the union started negotiations for a contract with the federal government. The strike comes as Canada prepares to welcome fully vaccinated visitors from the U.S., for the first time since March 2020. 

Globa’s Seán O'Shea explains what workers are calling for and how negotiations are going.

How different Canadian provinces are responding to threat of 4th COVID-19 wave

Global News in Canada shows that a certain range of pandemic responses is playing out across Canada, as several provinces see a Delta-fuelled surge in COVID-19 cases. 

Canadian officials say a higher rate of vaccinations is the only way out of this public health crisis. 

Meanwhile, Quebec is focusing on implementing vaccine passports. 

Global’s Abigail Bimman looks at different tactics to get infections under control and whether it will be enough to prevent a possible "fourth virus wave" come fall.

Funny skunk runs through residential area in the night

Take a look at how this funny skunk runs through residential area in the night.

There are Motion Sensor Night Lights. When in night light mode, its passive infrared (PIR) motion detection is activated whenever there's a person (or animal) moving within 10 feet of it. Afterward, the light automatically shuts off within 25 seconds of inactivity.

It could be dangerous to come near a skunk. Skunks can carry distemper, histoplasmosis or even salmonella. If you touch skunks, you could be at risk of contracting the diseases these animals carry. Professional skunk removal can help rid your home of these serious health risks.

Back away from the skunk very slowly and steadily. Don't turn your back, make sudden movements, raise your arms, or run. Instead, try to put about 10 feet between yourself and the skunk, but don't rush.

Skunk smell can cause a physical reaction including a runny nose, watering eyes, and nausea. It can last for days or longer if not removed.

The skunk will give a warning that it's about to spray by arching its back, raising its tail high in the air, turning its back toward the enemy, and stomping its front feet.

It seems that because skunks are generally easy-going, they will not intentionally bother people. In fact, skunks may benefit humans by eating many insects and rodents many regard as pests.

The skunk smell inside your house is a problem. The extremely foul smell can last for three weeks, and the longer it sits, the harder it is to remove. Acting quickly will ensure your success in eliminating skunk odor.

What Do Skunks really Spray out of themselves? Skunk spray consists of a chemical called N-butlymercaptan, which is a pungent mix of sulfur-based compounds. The skunk stores the spray in glands positioned alongside its anus, which is why it needs to lift its tail to spray.

Funny Cat Scares Of Ordinary Things - Cute And Funny Cat Reactions

Funny Animals' Life Channel on Youtube is pretty interesting.

See the funniest video about scaring cats. Cats and kittens are very cute and at the same time unusual pets. They can be both cute playful and funny animals, and real weirdo pests. Today you and I will see that and get a good mood for the whole day. Enjoy watching!

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Definition of word "cat":

cat noun, often attributive

Definition of cat (Entry 1 of 5)

1a: a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and mice

b: any of a family (Felidae) of carnivorous usually solitary and nocturnal mammals (such as the domestic cat, lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, cougar, wildcat, lynx, and cheetah)

2a: GUY

some young ... cat asked me to go drinking with him

b: a player or devotee of jazz

3: a strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship

4a: CATBOAT

b: CATAMARAN

5: CAT-O'-NINE-TAILS

6: CATFISH sense 1

7: a malicious woman

especially : one given to making catty remarks about other women

cat verb

catted; catting

Definition of cat (Entry 2 of 5)

intransitive verb

usually vulgar : to search for a sexual mate - often used with around

transitive verb

: to bring (an anchor) up to the cathead

Definition of cat (Entry 3 of 5)

1catalog

2catalyst

Cat trademark

\ ˈkat  \

Definition of Cat (Entry 4 of 5)

used for a Caterpillar tractor

Definition of CAT (Entry 5 of 5)

1clean-air turbulence

2computerized axial tomography

Synonyms for cat

Synonyms: Noun

feline, house cat, kitty, moggy (also moggie) [British], puss, pussy, pussycat

History and Etymology for cat

Noun

Middle English, from Old English catt, probably from Late Latin cattus, catta cat

The "cat" animal (Felis catus) is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family. A certain cat can either be a house cat, a farm cat or a feral cat; the latter ranges freely and avoids human contact. Domestic cats are valued by humans for companionship and their ability to hunt rodents.

It seems that about 60 cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries.

The cat is similar in anatomy to the other felid species: it has a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp teeth and retractable claws adapted to killing small prey. Its night vision and sense of smell are well developed. Cat communication includes vocalizations like meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting as well as cat-specific body language. A predator that is most active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular), the cat is a solitary hunter but a social species. It can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small mammals. It secretes and perceives pheromones.

A pheromone is a chemical that an animal produces which changes the behavior of another animal of the same species. Some describe pheromones as behavior-altering agents. Many people do not know that pheromones trigger other behaviors in the animal of the same species, apart from sexual behavior.

Funniest Cats And Dogs - Cute And Funny Animal Videos

Funny Animals' Life on Youtube is back.

Prepared for you is a very funny compilation of the best video of the week about cats and dogs. Dynamic, funny and cute, which will give a good mood for the all day cat lovers and dog lovers. Try not to laugh and ejoy watching Funny Animals Life!

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Funny Animal Videos that Make Me Burst Into Tears Laughing

Mr Mouse on Youtube has the cutest Pets. See Cute Animals Pets.

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Funny Rabbit in Toronto Park

This Funny Rabbit at a Toronto Park sits in the green grass and looks at people. It later runs inside the green forest.

Rabbits, or bunnies, are small mammals in the family Leporidae (along with the hare) of the order Lagomorpha (along with the pika). Oryctolagus cuniculus includes the European rabbit species and its descendants, the world's 305 breeds of so-called domestic rabbit. Sylvilagus includes 13 wild rabbit species, among them the seven types of cottontail. The European rabbit, which has been introduced on every continent except Antarctica, is familiar throughout the world as a wild prey animal and as a domesticated form of livestock and pet. With its widespread effect on ecologies and cultures, the rabbit is, in many areas of the world, a part of daily life - as various food, clothing, a companion, and a source of artistic inspiration.

Although once considered rodents, lagomorphs like rabbits have been discovered to have diverged separately and earlier than their rodent cousins and have a number of certain traits rodents lack, like two extra incisors.

Male rabbits are called bucks; females are called does. An older term for an adult rabbit used until 18c. is coney (derived ultimately from the Latin cuniculus), while rabbit once referred only to the young animals. Another term for a young rabbit is bunny.

A group of rabbits is known as a colony or nest (or, occasionally, a warren, though this more commonly refers to where the rabbits live). A group of baby rabbits produced from a single mating is referred to as a litter and a group of domestic rabbits living together is sometimes called a herd.

The word rabbit itself derives from Middle English "rabet", a borrowing from Walloon "robète" which was a diminuitive of French or Middle Dutch "robbe".

Funny Skunk in backyard in Toronto

This Funny Skunk runs around in backyard in Toronto.

Keep in mind that in the wild, skunks live in farm fields, grasslands, forests. They are proficient diggers, but they prefer to use the abandoned burrows of other animals instead of creating their own. In urban settings, they have adapted to living near humans and raid garbage trash cans, gardens, outdoor pet food, and compost piles for food. They can run around in backyards.

Funny Skunks do various things in the daytime. The amazing animals usually spend their days sleeping in dens, although during the warm months they may bed in vegetation. Dens are usually below ground but may be found in a stream or pond banks, lumber piles, or beneath porches or in crawl spaces. During the colder winter months, several skunks will gather and share the same den.

Funny Skunks live in forest edges, woodlands, grasslands and deserts. They typically make their homes in abandoned burrows, but will also live in abandoned buildings, under large rocks and in big hollow logs.

It seems that skunks won't stay forever in your home and will be out and about by the end of summer. Once you are sure the skunks have moved out, cover up their entry and exit. Remember, skunks dig for food, so make sure that when you block their entry, the barrier continues approximately 6 inches below the soil. And remember: do not trap and relocate skunks.

Skunks are good for some things. Skunks are known for their ability to spray a strong smelling liquid to ward off predators. Although skunks are sometimes seen as a nuisance, they are actually beneficial to farmers, gardeners, and landowners because they feed on a large number of agricultural and garden pests.

It is likely illegal in your area to shoot skunks with pellet guns - if you own a pellet gun that requires no license, it's too weak to immediately kill any animal, and so it's cruelty to animals (which is illegal).

You might be thinking if it is bad to have a funny skunk in your yard. It seems that skunks do not pose a threat to your home or your lawn. In fact, they actually snack on critters that do. If you can manage the skunk population to keep numbers down, and if the creatures are healthy, a skunk or two in your area can benefit your lawn by keeping property-destroying animal populations at bay.

Funny Cat in the parking lot

The amazing awesome funny cat in the parking lot sits and looks at people. It can hide in the green bushes. It can go through a fence. Humans can't go through that fence.

The cat (Felis catus) is a certain domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the certain family. A so-called cat can either be a house cat, a farm cat or a feral cat; the latter ranges freely and avoids so-called human contact. Domestic cats are valued by humans for companionship and their ability to hunt rodents. It seems that about 60 cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries.

The so-called "Animals" (also called Metazoa) are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the biological kingdom Animalia.

Canada: Air quality across B.C. poses a health risk with more than 240 fires burning

CBC News shows that as more than 240 fires rage across the province, tens of thousands of people have been exposed to poor air quality, and it's particularly difficult for residents who have health issues.

The Entire 2021 wildfire season involves wildfires on multiple continents. Even at halfway through the calendar year, wildfire seasons were larger than in previous history, with increased extreme weather caused by climate change increasing the intensity and scale of fires.

The North American wildfire season was predicted to be severe, with record drought conditions and high spring temperatures in the West. There were 311 early wildfires in the first four months of the year in Arizona, compared to 127 in the same period in 2020. Haze from West Coast fires reached East Coast cities, and particulate pollution caused unhealthy air quality in New Hampshire in July, 2021.

Canada certainly had massive fires in 2021, especially with British Columbia wildfires and Lytton wildfire.

Fears of fourth wave as COVID-19 cases rise in Canada's west

Global News shows that certain rising cases of COVID-19 in Alberta and British Columbia are fuelling concerns over a fourth pandemic wave. 

The majority of new infections are happening among people who haven't been partially vaccinated. That's prompted some areas to reinstate face mask mandates. Heather Yourex-West reports on the alarms being raised over the recent surge.

Canada: Albertans losing trust in province's COVID-19 messaging, Edmonton doctor says

CBC News shows that intensive care physician Darren Markland describes his frustrations with the Alberta government's messaging around COVID-19 protocols, including changes to quarantine requirements, testing and mask mandates despite rising case counts. The Edmonton expert doctor says inconsistent policies are resulting in a loss of faith and trust in the medical system and the government.

Canada: Fourth COVID wave has already begun: epidemiologist

CityNews shows that Canadian health officials released new models showing the start of a fourth wave of COVID-19, driven by the Delta variant. One epidemiologist says Canada put itself on this path when provinces began to open to maskless indoor events.

Canada will try to avoid a 4th wave of COVID-19. Doctors explain.

After federal COVID-19 modelling showed that the fall could bring about yet another surge in COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant spreading rapidly, doctors say that the best way to avoid a so-called fourth wave is to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate.

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, released certain modelling on Friday that indicates cases are beginning to rise as a result of the more contagious Delta variant, but there is still time to flatten the curve.

Certain people who are delayed in getting their shots, first or second, need to make an effort to get it as soon as possible.

While certain breakthrough cases have happened among vaccinated people, they remain rare and vaccines remain the best defense against COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Will Canadians need 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose?

Global News shows that certain questions are growing in Canada over the need for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as Israel begins offering booster shots to its population. 

Nearly 70 per cent of Canada’s population is fully vaccinated and health officials say the focus right now should be on getting everyone double-dosed. Mike Le Couteur looks into the strategy and the latest data around third doses.

Cuban-Canadian activist says: Canadian tourists are feeding the Cuban regime

CBC News in Canada shows that CBC's Evan Dyer found that Canadians travel to Cuba more than any other nationality. Cuban-Canadian activists say that Canadians are not aware of the relationship between tourism and the military. Several businesses across the country, including hotels, are operated by the armed forces holding company GAESA.

Canada: Concerns grow over easing restrictions, unvaccinated as Delta threatens 4th COVID-19 wave

Global News shows that many parts of Canada are further easing pandemic measures in lieu of rising vaccinations. 

But COVID-19's highly transmissible Delta variant is still spreading in greater numbers and it's already hitting provinces trying to get back to normal. 

New Brunswick is already seeing resurgence in cases after dropping virtually all its restrictions, while active cases are also climbing in Saskatchewan and Alberta, who have a similar so-called reopening approach. 

Global’s Sarah Komadina looks at concerns that loosening protocols too fast will result in harder-hitting fourth wave, while Caryn Lieberman reports on concerns about how that could hit Canada's many certain unvaccinated children.

Canada: Alta. doctor shocked that province lifting some COVID-19 measures

CTV News shows that ER physician Dr. Joe Vipond questions the decision by the Alberta government to lift some of its COVID-19 measures, calling it an 'experiment of how many people we can get sick.'

The COVID-19 Coronavirus virus pandemic in Alberta (Province of Canada) is part of an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The province of Alberta has the third-most cases of COVID-19 in Canada, behind only Ontario and Quebec.

Jason Kenney, the Premier of Alberta, working closely with the Emergency Management Cabinet Committee, followed the recommendations of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, in response to the "rapidly evolving global threat". A state of public health emergency was declared on March 17. Alberta's public health laboratory greatly increased tests for COVID-19, reaching 1,000 a day by March 8, and 3,000 a day by March 26. Hinshaw said that by March 20, "World-wide, Alberta has been conducting among the highest number of tests per capita." As of July 30, 2021, 4,866,898 tests have been conducted in Alberta. On June 12, the entire province of Alberta moved to Stage 2 of the government's economic relaunch plan.

The peak of the 1st virus wave was reached on April 30, 2020, when the number of active cases of COVID-19 in the province reached 3022. By October 19, 2020, during the second wave, the number of active cases reached 3138. This began a series of new record high case numbers in Alberta, peaking on December 14, 2020 at 20,500 active cases. An attempt to lift restrictions after cases subsided in early-2021 was interrupted in March by a third wave, fuelled by variants of concern. This led to a rollback of the reopening process until the first vaccine dose was sufficiently distributed among residents. On July 1, Alberta lifted almost all remaining public health orders.

"Alberta" is really one of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the 3 prairie provinces. English is the official language of the province. In 2016, 76.0% of Albertans were anglophone, 1.8% were francophone and 22.2% were allophone.

Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories (NWT) to the north, and the USA state of Montana to the south. It is one of the only 2 landlocked provinces in Canada. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate but experiences quick temperature changes due to air aridity. Seasonal temperature swings are less pronounced in western Alberta due to occasional chinook winds.

Alberta is the 6th largest province by area, being approximately 660,000 square kilometers, and the 4th most populous, being home to 4,067,175 people. Alberta's capital is Edmonton, while Calgary is its largest city. The 2 are Alberta's largest census metropolitan areas (CMAs) and both exceed 1 million people. More than half of Albertans live in either Edmonton or Calgary, which contributes to continuing the rivalry between the 2 cities. The province also has one other CMA, Lethbridge, and 15 census agglomerations.

"Chinook Winds" or simply Chinooks, are föhn winds in the interior West of North America, where the Canadian Prairies and Great Plains meet various mountain ranges, although the original usage is in reference to wet, warm coastal winds in the Pacific Northwest.

A föhn, also spelled foehn, is a type of dry, warm, down-slope wind that occurs in the lee (downwind side) of a mountain range.

The Blackfoot people term this Chinook wind "Snow Eater"; however, the more commonly used term "Chinook" originates from the language spoken by the eponymous people in the region where the usage was first derived (the Chinook people lived near the ocean, along the lower Columbia River). The reference to a wind or weather system, simply "a Chinook", originally meant a certain warming wind from the ocean into the interior regions of the Pacific Northwest of the USA.