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Defense rules, as Ks defeat Nailers 2-1 Lekkas cannot rejoin Fort Wayne, but Hawkins expected Monday JUSTIN A. COHN | The Journal Gazette Defense had been the focal point for the Komets coming into Friday night. And the defense was improved, as Fort Wayne defeated the Wheeling Nailers 2-1 in front of an announced crowd of 2,419 at Memorial Coliseum. “I was pleased from the start of the game, right till the end,” Fort Wayne coach Ben Boudreau said. “Even going back to Thursday’s practice...

Let’s start with the hit because, frankly, it was dirty. With less than 2 seconds remaining in the game Wednesday night – a game won 4-3 ...

Ks lose to Nailers in game capped by fracas JUSTIN A. COHN | The Journal Gazette About the closest thing you’ll find to a certainty in the ECHL is the Komets beating the Wheeling Nailers when they play at Memorial Coliseum. But tonight was the exception to the rule. The Nailers got a 4-3 victory over the Komets, who have won 20 of the last 24 games between the teams here. The waning seconds saw Wheeling’s Austin Fyten knee the Komets’ Anthony Petruzzelli, setting off a melee and likely pu...

Article content The search for diverse voices to add their insight on the formation of the Stratford Police Services Board’s community equity action team has been more difficult than anticipated. Of the 12 in-depth interviews conducted by consulting firm Credence & Co. as part of the first phase in the development of a community equity action team meant to improve relations between local police and residents who are Black, Indigenous or People of Colour (BIPOC), only three were conducted with...

Article content Stratford’s police services board is considering the formation of an official Stratford Police Service ceremonial unit to represent local police at official events. If approved by the board, the proposal – put forward by Stratford Const. John Oliva – would see the creation of a trained, precision-marching unit of four officers equipped with long guns and flags to lend higher visibility and professionalism to Stratford police representatives at special events. We apologize,...

The need to prioritise sustainable tourism that enhances community wellbeing is the central theme of the Tourism Futures Taskforce report, released today. The Taskforce was established in May 2020 as an independent public-private partnership to consider the future of tourism. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says the Taskforce report sets out ... 1 week ago The Government is investing nearly $9 million in four iwi-led projects in the South Island through its Jobs for Nature programme.  Land Infor...

The need to prioritise sustainable tourism that enhances community wellbeing is the central theme of the Tourism Futures Taskforce report, released today. The Taskforce was established in May 2020 as an independent public-private partnership to consider the future of tourism. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says the Taskforce report sets out ... 1 week ago The Government is investing nearly $9 million in four iwi-led projects in the South Island through its Jobs for Nature programme.  Land Infor...

Range roiled European badgers in Britain move further afield to avoid culling. Credit: kallerna / Wikicommons The destructive impact of human activities on other animal species’ survival and biodiversity across the globe is increasingly clear.  Urbanisation and habitat modification are well known culprits. But sporadic events such as hunting, recreation, military activity and aircraft have an even bigger impact, according to a meta-analysis of more than 200 studies. The analysis focused on m...

The need to prioritise sustainable tourism that enhances community wellbeing is the central theme of the Tourism Futures Taskforce report, released today. The Taskforce was established in May 2020 as an independent public-private partnership to consider the future of tourism. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says the Taskforce report sets out ... 1 week ago The Government is investing nearly $9 million in four iwi-led projects in the South Island through its Jobs for Nature programme.  Land Infor...

Date Time Human activity forces animals to move 70 percent further to survive A world-first study has analysed 208 previous papers to quantify the impact of human activity on animal movement. DECRA Fellow Dr Tim Doherty warns the impacts threaten species survival and biodiversity. Lead author Dr Tim Doherty with a sand goanna at Mallee Cliffs NSW. For the first time, scientists have calculated the global impact of human activity on animal movement, revealing widespread impacts that thr...