Rabies or Distemper

On December 16, 2015 I wrote about some local raccoons that tested positive for rabies. The total number in the area is 10. With any luck, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) plan of dropping raccoon food with rabies vaccination will continue to show no new cases.

Then came December 28, 2015 and the fears were renewed. A police officer in the downtown area of Toronto attempted to remove a strange acting raccoon form a busy city sidewalk. This officer was bite by the raccoon and still we have no word if the raccoon was rabid.

Death in Paris

People of Paris our hearts and prayers go out to all persons affected by the shocking and senseless violence that took so many lives and changed so many more lives forever. Because of the tragedy in Paris this past weekend, you will not likely hear about Laurent’s death. He passed away in his sleep not killed on the streets like many others. Yet, Laurent’s story is important to hear.

Laurent Vidal a top triathlon athlete and coach, fiancé to Andrea Hewitt and her everything in life died November 11, 2015. He was just 31 years old. Unfortunately, his death is not isolated. These sudden deaths happen all over the world.