Good news thread

[nobbie48]

Away from the doom and gloom, housing and drug issues.

A high school in the USA recognized not everyone likes gym and the competitive atmosphere but gym was mandatory for graduation. Students can get their gym credits by doing chores for seniors and disadvantaged people. Lawn mowing 101 has its place. Kudos.

 

[MacDoc]

Happy to see this. I'm a glass half full guy.

https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/found-in-translation-message-in-a-bottle-bc

 

[MacDoc]

Bird mimicking police siren at Bicester station confuses officers

The call was so similar to the two-tone siren that officers thought their cars were faulty.

www.bbc.com

 

[raginduck]

‘Magical’ reunion of swan mates in Toronto goes viral in heartwarming video | Globalnews.ca

In a heartwarming display of affection, a viral video has captured the loving reunion between a pair of trumpeter swan mates as they reunite after spending a few days apart.

globalnews.ca

 

[MacDoc]

Lightning strike not just for the young

David got to know Shirley while driving her to chemo sessions. Then they fell in love

When David asked Shirley to marry him, she told him to ask again when he was serious. A few months later, the pair were married on their farm in regional Victoria.

www.abc.net.au

 

[MacDoc]

happy owner ...tired pup.

Llandudno: Watch as dog saved from sea after cliff fall

Bruno was rescued by the RNLI as he struggled to stay afloat in the water.

www.bbc.com

 

[GreyGhost]

happy owner ...tired pup.

Llandudno: Watch as dog saved from sea after cliff fall

Bruno was rescued by the RNLI as he struggled to stay afloat in the water.

www.bbc.com

That was a really tired dog. It didn't have much more time. Listening to the crew was interesting. They obviously have a hell of a lot of training.

 

[MacDoc]

Irwin sibling rivalry comes out of shell after scientists' snail discoveries

Scientist Dr Lorelle Stanisic could not help but notice an envious look on Robert's face several years ago when a new species of snail was named after his sister Bindi.

www.abc.net.au

What a loss Steve Irwin was ....he just radiated enthusiasm...glad to see the kids carry on

 

[MacDoc]

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/chicago-rat-hole-1.7185130#content

 

[MacDoc]

I see this is apopular topic

Owner describes disbelief after 'needle in the haystack' dog rescue in remote WA

Jamie Rooney thought his dog Rocky was gone for good after he disappeared in the vast Pilbara — until veteran cattle-mustering pilot Jack Poplawski flew in to help.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Priller]

That was a really tired dog. It didn't have much more time. Listening to the crew was interesting. They obviously have a hell of a lot of training.

RNLI is an extraordinary group, mostly made up of volunteers and operated as a charity. They've been around for ages, and save hundreds of lives every year.

Their work got political not long ago when King of the Gammons, Nigel Farage, criticised them for saving drowning refugees crossing the English Channel. Unsurprisingly, their donations skyrocketed 3000% in the aftermath...

 

[MacDoc]

A Manitoba farmer had a surplus of potatoes. So he gave millions of them away​

The potatoes from Isaiah Hofer's farm were donated to organizations across North America​

Padraig Moran · CBC Radio · Posted: May 19, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 19

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/potato-donation-manitoba-1.7206483

 

[MacDoc]

Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th-grader​

MAY 18, 20245:01 AM ET
By
Alana Wise

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/18/1252245744/iowa-superintendent-and-former-olympian-bested-in-footrace-by-5th-grader

 

[MacDoc]

Purolator truck drivers from Guelph, Ont. save man walking in Hwy. 407 lanes

A pair of Purolator transport truck drivers from Guelph, Ont. are being hailed as heroes for their efforts in helping a person in crisis.

kitchener.ctvnews.ca

 

[MacDoc]

The mystery of the lost painting and how a phone call from New Brunswick solved the case​

A weeks-long search for a painting lost between Ontario and B.C finally turned up at an N.B. auction house​

Rebekah Houter · CBC News · Posted: May 27, 2024 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago

Julia Veenstra has a new love for people from the East Coast after a whirlwind mystery involving her painting, an auction house and the kindness of a stranger. (Tim Carr)

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/lost-painting-found-new-brunswick-1.7213936

 

[MacDoc]

Ed Dwight: A space pioneer who finally became an astronaut

Ed Dwight could have been the only black astronaut in the 1960s – but politics got in the way. In 2024, at the age of 90, he finally got his chance to go into orbit.

www.bbc.com

 

[jc100]

Some pretty fab news happened a few mins ago.

 

[timtune]

Can you be more specific?

 

[GreyGhost]

Some pretty fab news happened a few mins ago.

It's crazy that a felon is prohibited from voting but allowed to run for office. I guess they figured they wouldn't have many political candidates if they excluded felons.

 

[GreyGhost]

Can you be more specific?

Trumpy guilty.