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At 18 years old, Ontario is one of the city's longest-serving police horses and even survived getting hit by a car. And yes, his name is connected to his homeland, Canada.

Two artists in a Louisiana city recovering from Hurricane Ida have installed a mural to symbolize the unity of local residents after the storm.

Native American leaders are questioning why Terrebonne Parish officials are considering new sites for fishing camps on Isle de Jean Charles when residents are being encouraged to leave the island as it erodes into the Gulf of Mexico. Officials from Houma-based A.M. Dupont Corp. are asking the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission to approve its plan to create seven adjacent lots to sell to camp owners on the island. The company also plans to improve water and sewerage pipes and add f...

Council approves $4 million bond sale for park despite concerns it could scuttle rec reform plan A local recreation board has won final approval to sell $4 million worth of bonds to build a new park despite concerns it will hobble or kill a proposal to reform Terrebonne Parishs public recreation system. The Terrebonne Parish Council, during a contentious meeting Wednesday night, approved Rec District 1s request to sell the bonds and use the money for a new Coteau-Bayou Blue Park. Here is how c...

Council votes to buy parking lot next to Terrebonne Government Tower Terrebonne Parish will buy a parking lot at the corner of Barrow and Main Streets next to the Government Tower.   The parish currently leases the land, which contains 30 parking spaces, from HTV owner Martin Folse for about $42,000 a year. The issue sparked controversy last year when the lease was approved by the council.  The council voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve Parish President Gordy Doves recommendat...