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This article documents the behind-the-scenes work of volunteers at the Goldstream ‘Howard English’ Hatchery, from the moment salmon are harvested from the river during the fall spawning season to the return of their progeny years later. --- Born in the first half of the 20th century, Howard English began fishing and hunting in the South Island’s Goldstream area as a young adult. In the '60s, English started noticing the declining salmon population of the Goldstream River as he witnessed firsthand the impact of increasing extraction of water for drinking purposes, urban encroachment, highway construction, logging, and overfishing. After urging the federal government to take action and prevent a full-stream collapse, his plea fell on deaf ears. Taking this issue upon his shoulders and embarking on years of lobbying, English finally secured both the permits and funding required to build a small hatchery in the 1980s. Decades later, the Goldstream ‘Howard English’ Hatchery, which began as a one-man volunteer project with a single gravel incubation box, now operates a full-fledged salmon enhancement program and provides stock assessment research for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Open year-round, operating six days a week, the facility relies on some 100 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, united by the shared goal of sustaining coho and chum populations in the Goldstream River system, explained hatchery president Ian Izard. Salmon harvesting Starting in early fall, and continuing to late November, volunteers head down to specific sections of the Goldstream River where fish traps were set earlier that same year. Day after day, wearing waders, they hand-pick salmon from the stream. Coho and chum considered ready to spawn are momentarily placed in a tank at the back of a pickup truck, while those not yet ready are released back into the water. Once the traps are emptied, the team returns to the hatchery, where the fish are transferred and triaged by species and gender into containment tanks. At this point, the salmon are held in line to have their semen, known as milt, and eggs harvested. Fertilization During the spawning season, the hatchery process sees anywhere from 30 to 60 fish daily. After a single well-placed blow to the head with a short metal club, volunteers provide salmon with a swift death. Sorted between male and female, the egg and milt intake is ready to begin. For females, a blade akin to a milk bag cutter is introduced in their vent to cut open the fish’s belly and give way to their bright-orange-red egg sac which is carefully placed in a metal bowl. For the males, one volunteer firmly runs their thumb down the salmon's belly while another holds a small plastic bag to collect the milt. Once both roe and semen are collected, they are combined, and water is quickly added to harden the eggs and ensure fertilization. Excess sperm, ovarian fluid, and blood are rinsed away before the eggs are transferred into incubation trays, explained Izard. He added that all fish carcasses accumulated throughout the spawning season are frozen and, in early spring, will be disposed of in strategic locations across Greater Victoria to return vital nutrients to the forest. Incubation Stored in a dark room, these incubation trays – designed to simulate river gravel nests, also called redds – will serve as homes for the eggs until they hatch and fledgling salmonids are ready to swim. Successfully fertilized eggs will develop a dark spot within the first month, marking the “eyed stage.” Unfertilized eggs, which look and feel similar to a hard-boiled egg yolk, are removed by hand. On average, coho eggs hatch in about seven weeks, while chum emerge after roughly four months. Once hatched, these nascent fish are now known as alevin. Without a fully formed mouth or digestive system, they live off the nutrients provided by a small yolk sac located on their belly. This phase spans from three to five weeks for coho and chum salmon. As they mature and undergo various physiological changes, the yolk sac is fully absorbed by the alevin which then becomes a fry. Maturing In the wild, once coho reach the fry stage and emerge from their gravel nests, they leave the river system, rushing out to begin their journey at sea. In parallel, when hatchery coho reaches this stage, it signals to volunteers that the fry are ready to be released back into the Goldstream watershed. Chum, however, spend up to a year-and-a-half in freshwater, where they feed, gain weight, and prepare for life in the ocean. To mimic these conditions, hatchery chum fry are transferred from their incubation trays to rearing tanks where they spend approximately 12 months and are fed a blend of fish meal and kelp. Before any salmonids are returned to the river, volunteers clip their small fleshy adipose fin to mark that they have been hatchery-raised. Throughout the entire process, the operation maintains a consistent survival rate of around 90 per cent year after year, noted volunteer Gladys Schreiner. Salmon return Despite experiencing several consecutive years of below-average returns, including last year’s 'disastrous' numbers when only 65,000 eggs were raised, this year looks more promising, highlighted Schreiner. With hatcheries across the province seeing their best returns in 20 years , the Goldstream facility is on track to collect around a quarter of a million eggs, with one-tenth being coho and the remainder chum. Already at work to raise the next generation of fish, volunteers are looking forward to welcoming some of the survivors back in three to five years.DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland’s fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. All eight Ireland tries came off set plays, and the result — and a 29-year perfect record against Fiji — was effectively secured by halftime, when it led 28-3. Fiji posted historic wins in Europe in the last 15 months against England, Australia and Wales but struggled to get any rhythm. It was undermined by 11 penalties in the first half, alone, and a horrible 17 overall, and a powerful backline was smothered. Farrell made seven changes to the Ireland XV after the muted performances against New Zealand and Argentina, to inject some life and spice into his aging squad, and they impressed while overcoming some bumps. Sam Prendergast, the starting flyhalf in his second test, was sin-binned in just the eighth minute for a shoulder shot but returned to manage the backline coolly with soft hands, confident loops, and accurate kicking on and off the tee. He set up one try with a crosskick and converted five. On debut, Gus McCarthy deepened Ireland’s grand stock of hookers with no-look passes and a try after two crooked throw-ins in another shaky lineout, while flanker Cormac Izuchukwu stood out with a high work rate. He would have had a try, too, but for a forward pass. RELATED COVERAGE Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year All Blacks win in Turin but struggle against a passionate Italy Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss Ireland butchered three tries, and man of the match Bundee Aki was held up over the line, denying him a second try as he rebounded from being dropped after the New Zealand loss. Other standouts were scrumhalf Craig Casey in his third start of the year, and in-form wing Jacob Stockdale, who went looking for action in his first test this year until he limped off in the 50th with a hamstring injury, putting him in doubt for the Wallabies next weekend. “I thought for all sorts of reasons (the game) was very pleasing,” Farrell said. “First and foremost there’s some really nice stories within our group, with two debutants and people getting a chance to get their second, third start. To get the win, play some nice rugby — could’ve, should’ve done better at times — but I thought we controlled the game very well.” Captain Caelan Doris, up for world player of the year on Sunday, launched Ireland’s scoring with a fifth-minute try after McCarthy burst around the back of a lineout. While Prendergast was in the sin-bin, McCarthy fed Doris again to send flanker Josh van der Flier charging over. Up 14-3, Ireland spent the rest of the half blowing more tries than it scored but getting Casey and wing Mack Hansen across. Aki scored the first try of the second half, barging over from his third touch in a 10-pass buildup. McCarthy scored from a rolling maul, Hansen got his second try and Ronan Kelleher completed Ireland’s biggest win over Fiji in 22 years. Ireland was patched together by then, with hooker Kelleher in the back row, No. 8 Doris in the centers, and replacement scrumhalf Conor Murray on the wing. Fiji had to be consoled by tries for flanker Kitione Salawa and its youngest ever test player, 19-year-old lock Setareki Turagacoke, who was in support of Caleb Muntz for his second try off the bench in his second test. Moments later, he also received his first test yellow card. Of the high penalty count, Fiji coach Mick Byrne said, “At the end of the day, it’s on us, we need to get better, and it’s not on the referee.” But Byrne also believed the Irish got all of the 50-50 calls because they were at home. ___ AP rugby: https://apnews.com/hub/rugby“Wicked” isn’t only playing in multiplexes this holiday season. The long-running musical can also continue to be seen live at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway for the 21st consecutive year. Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba) and Alexandra Socha (Glinda) lead the current cast; the pair took over the iconic roles back in April of this year. “She is the person I’m supposed to be doing this with every single day,” Morrissey told Broadway Direct . “We’re both so dedicated to the story and being earnest with the characters and not trying to prove that we have this riff or whatever it is. It’s more important that the friendship shines in the story, and I think that that being important to us shows through our show.” If you want to see Elphaba, Glinda and The Wizard IRL, it isn’t too late to make your way down to Oz Midtown Manhattan. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show over the next few months was $113 before fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $117 to $492 before fees . While that’s a bit more expensive than seeing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on the big screen (even if you get popcorn and a soda), it’s hard to put a price on hearing “Popular” and ‘Defying Gravity” live. To find the performance for you, our team has everything you need to know about seeing “Wicked” on Broadway below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. “Wicked” 2024-25 schedule Like most Broadway shows, “Wicked,” has a standard eight show a week schedule running from Tuesday through Sunday (although there is a Monday performance Thanksgiving week). However, there is one unconventional aspect to the calendar. Rather than have your typical two shows on Wednesdays, “Wicked” has afternoon and evening shows on Sundays. Matinees take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. To find the show that makes the most sense for you, we recommend reviewing the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical’s schedule here . The Broadway show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes. There is a 15-minute intermission. “Wicked” outside New York Elphaba and Glinda aren’t just playing New York City this year. Here’s where else you can see “Wicked” live these next few months: “Wicked” cast Rather than make you wait until you have a playbill in hand, we did the homework for you and found out a bit about each of “Wicked’s” five most notable cast members. Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba): The 35-year-old lead is the 25th Elphaba in the musical’s history. Prior to taking the role, she spent a decade touring “Wicked” in 92 cities as the green witch. Elphaba isn’t the only role Morrissey’s played though — she’s also acted in “Mean Girls” and “Hair.” Alexandra Socha (Glinda): This is not Socha’s first Broadway gig. On top of her role as Glinda, she appeared in “Head Over Heels,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “Spring Awakening.” You may have also seen her in “Red Oaks,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Evil.” Donna McKechnie (Madame Morrible): In 1976, McKechnie received the Tony Award for her work in “A Chorus Line.” Nearly 50 years late, she’s still going strong on stage. The 82-year-old vet has performed in innumerable Broadway shows and films like “The Little Prince” and “Every Little Step.” Brad Oscar (The Wizard): It’s certainly possible Oscar looks familiar. He’s shown up in TV shows like “Smash” and “The Good Wife” as well as the films “Ghost Town” and “The Producers.” On Broadway, he received a Tony nomination for his work in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Producers.” Jordan Litz (Fiyero): “Wicked” is Litz’s Broadway debut. In addition to national touring and regional roles in shows like “Legally Blonde” and numerous Walt Disney World productions. He also competed as a swimmer in the 2012 US Olympic Trials. Want to match more names to faces? Check out “Wicked’s” full cast list, complete with full bios, here . Huge musicals on Broadway in 2024-25 There’s a truly staggering number of great shows running in midtown Manhattan this year (and next). Here are just five of our favorite musicals you won’t want to miss in the near future. • “Hamilton” • “Book of Mormon” • “Six” • “& Juliet” • “The Outsiders” Want to catch a concert too? Check out our list of all the 2025 Grammy nominees on tour to find the show for you. Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival cancelled for 2025
BLOOMFIELD — If there was any question about who the night belonged to on Friday, Ella Bobe ended any doubt at the halftime horn. The South Knox senior became the school's all-time leading scorer late in the first quarter at Eastern Greene, and she banked in a half-court shot at second-quarter buzzer as the Class 2A No. 1 Spartans dominated the Thunderbirds, 72-14. Bobe finished with 19 points. She broke the South Knox girls basketball scoring record last season and needed eight points Friday to surpass the boys leader, 2008 South Knox alum Levi Holscher, who had 1,296. While Bobe is the first to eclipse 1,300 points in a South Knox uniform, there are still others from pre-consolidation that she can pass this season, Ed McCormick (Decker, class of 1954, 1,362 points), Keith Prather (Wheatland, 1963, 1,391), and Gene Powell (Monroe City, 1963, 1,554). South Knox scored the game's first 21 points before Eastern Greene got on the board. Bobe's record-breaking score came in response to make it 23-2 with 2:40 showing, and coach Hollie Eaves called a timeout to give the Spartans' fans a chance to acknowledge Bobe. "Ella, in general is just a great kid. She does the little things right, on the court and off the court as well," Eaves said. "She's just a great human being and a strong woman. I'm super proud of her. The scoring record is great, and it's only going to go up. I'm proud of her for how hard she's worked to get to where she is. It's definitely deserved." South Knox led, 27-5, after one quarter and scored 19 in a row to begin the second period. Bobe's half-court buzzer beater made it 53-8. The margin was 66-9 after three periods. It was the first time this season and fifth time since the start of last season that South Knox has held an opponent under 20 points. Kendal Hill and Madison Parrish each added 12 points Friday, and Bren Hill had nine. "One of the main goals was to make sure no one got hurt. But the girls wanted to get their minutes, so they got up and down," Eaves said. "We're going to take tomorrow off, give the girls a rest. I already had a couple ask if they could come in and get shots up, but I just told them to take some time off to rest. "This was a nice way to finish out our little series here (six games in eight days), and we finished strong too." In a two-quarter junior varsity game, South Knox (4-1) handled Eastern, 32-7. Sarah French had 13 points, and Ellie Burke nine. Bobe nearly reached the career scoring mark on Thursday, putting up a season-high 26 points in a 63-30 home victory over Evansville Mater Dei. Bren Hill added 13 points, and Kendal Hill 12. South Knox had a 5-3 advantage before it broke free with a 19-0 run that spanned the first two periods. The margin was 19-3 after one, with Kendal Hill scoring seven in the period. The lead swelled to 35-10 at halftime, and Bobe had 17 in the third quarter as her teammates tried to help her achieve the record on the Spartans' home floor. "The coaches never talked about (Bobe getting the record). Kendal knew, and that was all her. They were trying to get Ella the ball, and that's what's great about this team. They're so unselfish," Eaves said. The Spartans earned a running clock by hitting the 35-point threshold with 7:10 remaining. Eaves was pleased that her team continued to play well from the start. "Part of that is not being satisfied. We constantly go back to last year, and how we didn't meet our mission," she said. "It's pretty easy to keep them motivated. They want to be here. It makes my job easier. We tell them that it all starts on the defensive end, and they did a great job getting after it." Izzy Like had eight points to lead the Wildcats (2-3). South Knox's JV topped Mater Dei in a two-quarter game, 26-7. Burke had 11 points, and Kalissa Lavely 10. The Spartans play their second of four consecutive sectional opponents on Tuesday, visiting Linton for a 6 p.m. start.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday. Netanyahu was placed under full anesthesia for the procedure. Doctors said he was awake and recovering Sunday night. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption . Netanyahu, who has had a series of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. During his trial this month, he boasted about working 18-hour days, accompanied by a cigar. But as Israel’s longest-serving leader, such a grueling workload over a total of 17 years in power could take a toll on his well-being. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82 , President-elect Donald Trump, 78 , Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , 79, and Pope Francis , 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Netanyahu’s latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalized for “a number of days.” Netanyahu’s office said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. A turbulent time in the region As Israel’s leader, Netanyahu is at the center of major global events that are shifting the Middle East . With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. Netanyahu will be in the hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies . Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu’s image of vigor at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel’s enemies looking to expose its weaknesses. Previous health issues, including a heart condition Netanyahu insists he is in excellent health. His office releases footage of him touring war zones in full protective gear flanked by military officers, or meeting with defense officials on windswept hilltops in youthful dark shades and puffer jackets. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu’s doctors revealed that he had a heart condition , a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarization in Israel. Last year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration . He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery , during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but Sunday’s procedure will remove his prostate. Complications from prostate enlargement are common in men in their 70s and 80s, Dr. Shay Golan, head of the oncology urology service at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, told Israeli Army Radio. Golan spoke in general terms and was not involved in Netanyahu’s care or treatment. He said an enlarged prostate can block proper emptying of the bladder, leading to a build-up of urine that can lead to an infection or other complications. After medicinal treatment, doctors can recommend a procedure to remove the prostate to prevent future blockages, Golan said. In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors will likely perform an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate. The procedure lasts about an hour, Golan said, and recovery is quick. 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Senior quarterback Brady Cook announced Tuesday that he accepted an invite to the Caribe Royale Orlando 2025 Hula Bowl All-Star Game. The Hula Bowl is a postseason all-star game with 120 of the top senior players in college football. This year's game will take place Jan. 11 in Orlando, Florida. Cook is also expected to suit up for Missouri one last time in the Tigers' bowl game, which will be officially announced Sunday. Cook threw for 2,248 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games this season, leading Missouri to a 9-3 record. Over his five seasons at Missouri, Cook amassed 8,721 passing yards and 47 touchdowns. The senior closed out his last home game at Memorial Stadium with a go-ahead 30-yard rushing touchdown in the last few minutes of the Tigers' Rivalry Week 28-21 win against Arkansas. Phillips, Boehm to enter transfer portal Missouri football lost its first victims to the transfer portal Wednesday, when a pair of reserve special teams players announced their intentions to depart. Orion Phillips, who transferred to Missouri from Murray State ahead of this season, announced he will be entering the portal Wednesday afternoon on X, formerly known as Twitter. The sophomore punter from Victoria, Australia, competed for the starting position with Luke Bauer throughout fall camp, but Bauer won the job. Phillips did not attempt a punt in his lone season with the Tigers. With Bauer graduating, Missouri's lone punter projected to be on next season's roster is freshman Will Safris, who also has not attempted an in-game punt this season. The Tigers already offered Kennesaw State punter Jacob Ulrich, who is currently in the transfer portal, on Nov. 26. Freshman kicker Brody Boehm also announced he will be entering the portal via X on Wednesday morning. Boehm did not see the field in his first year at Missouri, and he will enter the portal with four years of eligibility remaining. Missouri's starting kicker Blake Craig is a redshirt freshman, and he'll be poised to return to the Tigers as the starter next season.Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo speaks during an event in Seoul, Dec. 16. Yonhap Korea is expected to extend its on-year export gains to 15 consecutive months in December despite external challenges, Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Friday. Cheong made the remark during a meeting with government officials, noting the country is also set to post a trade surplus for 19 straight months, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. "Ahead of the launch of the new United States administration, uncertainties at home and abroad concerning exports are escalating, especially in the wake of domestic political turmoil," Cheong said. "The government will maintain close communication with the private sector to minimize negative fallout while pursuing new opportunities, extending its efforts to provide full-fledged support to the economy and businesses," Cheong added. The ministry, meanwhile, said Korea's exports to seven out of nine major trade partners expanded on-year over the January-November period. Outbound shipments to China, the top trade partner, rose 6.4 percent over the period, driven by demand for chips, information technology products and petrochemical goods. Exports to the U.S. also jumped 11 percent, supported by strong performances in automobiles, machinery and chips, the ministry added. Over the first 20 days of December, Korea's exports increased 6.8 percent from the previous year due to growing demand for semiconductors, separate government data showed earlier this month. Korea is set to announce its full monthly trade report Wednesday. (Yonhap) To remove this article -French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962