Plants have the ability to activate a range of self-defences in response to attacks by pathogens and parasites, including Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and induced systemic resistance (ISR).

This is a column on etiquette and consideration for others that has little to do with safety and everything to do with respect. I was asked to write on the subject of funeral processions by the friend of a family whose members were upset at the lack of thought shown by other drivers entering and leaving the procession to the cemetery.

Baby wildlife continues to keep the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society very busy, with new patients being admitted on a daily basis.

A teen's first summer job is a great time for life lessons in income management. Money management is an important life lesson everybody needs to learn and, with your teen about to enjoy a regular payday for the first time, you have the perfect window of opportunity to pass along some good information that will put them on the fast track to future financial success

I hope that an article about passing on the right might help at least some drivers understand the rules and help improve the driving community.

Rural Newfoundland has a vibrant performing arts scene.

Feeling left out of your daughter's wedding planning? Talking with your daughter will lead to a deeper understanding for both of you and will likely lead to a way of being together in planning for her wedding that feels good to you.

As part of your financial plan, as part of your estate plan, as essential protection for your family – any way you look at it, life insurance is important. But do you know that how you live your life can have an impact on the cost and availability of insurance?

Seals always seem to be surrounded by controversy. Naturalists love them but recreational fishermen are not so enamored. They are, however, an important part of the food chain providing food for the Orca whales.

Anyone who employs a driver, large business or small, should have a safe driving policy in effect, which employees must signify that they are aware of and are expected to adhere to at all times while operating a business vehicle, whether for work purposes or not.