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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.
SMITHERS — A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior. The province's Conservation Officer Service says in a social media post that the attack happened on Saturday around 11 a.m. near Smithers, B.C., some 1,000 kilometres northwest of Vancouver. The service says the man was working near Lake Kathlyn when the animal approached and swiped his upper body, The man told officers that he punched the cougar in the face and the animal then disengaged. The service says the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and did not need to be hospitalized. Officers set a live trap in the area and surveyed the scene but did not locate the cougar, and the service says it is monitoring the vicinity in case another response is necessary. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27, 2025. The Canadian Press
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.
A B.C. man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior last weekend. The province's Conservation Officer Service said in a social media post that the attack happened on Saturday around 11 a.m. PT near Smithers, B.C., about 670 kilometres northwest of Vancouver. The service said the man was working near Lake Kathlyn when the animal approached and swiped his upper body. The man told officers that he punched the cougar in the face and the animal then disengaged. The service said the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and did not need to be hospitalized. Officers set a live trap in the area and surveyed the scene but did not locate the cougar. The service said it is monitoring the vicinity in case another response is necessary. 'Never play dead' Cougars account for approximately 2,500 calls to the Conservation Officer Service every year, according to WildSafeBC. And while they can pose a risk, cougars rarely attack humans, the group says. It says anyone who encounters a cougar should "keep calm and "never run." Instead, WildSafeBC says you should "make yourself look as large as possible and back away slowly, keeping the cougar in view and allowing a clear exit" for the animal.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Man punched cougar in the face to fend off attack, B.C. officials say
A worker in northern B.C. was attacked by a cougar Saturday morning, according to officials. The man encountered the animal around 11 a.m. near Lake Kathlyn in Smithers, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said. 'A cougar approached him and swiped his upper body. The man, who was interviewed by (conservation officers) told them he punched the cougar in the face, and it disengaged,' a Facebook post form the agency said. The man's injuries did not require treatment in hospital. Traps have been set and conservation officers searched the area with dogs, but the cougar has not been located. 'The BC COS is continuing to monitor cougar activity in the area and will respond as necessary to ensure public safety,' the poste from the agency continued. According to WildsafeBC, cougar attacks are rare. Anyone who encounters a cougar is advised to stay calm, and not to run away. 'Make yourself look as large as possible and back away slowly, keeping the cougar in view, and allowing a clear exit for the cougar. If attacked, always fight back and never 'play dead,'' the organization's website says, adding that children are 'most at risk' if they are present during an encounter. Cougar conflicts and sightings can be reported to BC COS at Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US tariffs threaten future of packaging printing industry
New research highlights the growing pressure US tariffs are placing on the packaging and commercial printing industry. A fresh white paper from Smithers finds that by 2030 tariffs could drive an extra 6.4% contraction in the US printing market — resulting in over 1,000 business closures if policymakers do not act. Impact on print and packaging supply chains Smithers estimates that US printing demand may drop from around US$84.7 billion to US$78.6 billion by 2030 due to tariff-driven cost hikes. Commercial print and book printing are forecast to be hardest hit, as rising material costs and reduced discretionary spending force scale reductions. Packaging-related printing, buoyed by e‑commerce and food-sector growth, shows resilience — yet it is not immune to elevated raw‑material and ink prices caused by import duties. Operational costs and supply‑side disruptions Tariffs on paper, inks, plates and packaging raw materials imported from Canada, Mexico or China add pressure across supply chains. Industry analysis shows the impact is already evident: packaging companies are seeing increased costs, delayed launches and strategic postponements. One consultancy observed 'skyrocketing costs' for Canadian‑sourced paper after tariffs – a trend affecting printers and co‑packers alike. Trade policy uncertainty and business strategy The situation remains fluid: recent tariffs introduced in April 2025 faced legal challenges and temporary pauses, while others were rolled back or revised following court rulings. Such unpredictability complicates planning for packaging printers. Industry leaders and trade bodies, including PRINTING United Alliance and NAM, are engaging with policymakers to seek relief and ensure ink, paper and packaging supplies remain affordable. Despite occasional optimism – some argue tariffs could make domestic print firms more competitive – the immediate outlook shows rising operational costs, supply chain disruption and the risk of significant consolidation or closures across the packaging printing sector. for packaging companies, the challenge is immediate: navigate tariff volatility, manage surging raw‑material costs, and brace for potential plant closures without clear policy direction. The road ahead for packaging print and tariffs • Monitoring: Packaging and printing companies must closely track tariff changes—from universal 10% 'Liberation Day' duties to product‑specific Section 301 fees. • Strategy: Firms should explore hedging import costs, revising supplier strategies, or shifting to domestic sources to reduce exposure. Methods like thinner packaging, pared‑down components and simplified designs are already being used to offset costs. • Advocacy: Participation in lobbying efforts is vital. Industry groups are urging negotiations and exemptions to protect key inputs such as paper and inks. As the report warns, without coordinated policy relief or adjustments, US tariffs threaten to reshape the market – slashing output and shuttering at least 1,000 printers by 2030. Packaging printers must adapt quickly to maintain stability and competitiveness in an unpredictable trade environment. Navigate the shifting tariff landscape with real-time data and market-leading analysis. Request a free demo for GlobalData's Strategic Intelligence . "US tariffs threaten future of packaging printing industry" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Examiner
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Happy Jacky repeats the feat at Cork
The Mark Fahey-trained 11-year-old Happy Jacky, ridden again by 7lb claimer Peter Smithers, repeated last year's win in the three-mile RBC Brewin Dolphin Hurdle, but only after a protracted duel with market rival Reverend Hubert. Committed turning out of the back straight by Smithers, the even-money favourite looked in trouble when Reverend Hubert loomed up in the straight but, in typical fashion, Happy Jacky fought back bravely on the run-in to earn the spoils by a head, before being dismounted by Smithers. 'He's a little warrior and the lads (owners, the Ryans) love him,' stated winning trainer Fahey. 'I thought he was beaten three times and going to win three times up the straight — but that's him — he never gives up.' Smithers said: "Mark has some job done on him. I was going forward all the way, but thought we were in trouble between the last two, but he dug deep for me.' Eddie Power's dual bumper-winner Sunny South West (5-4 favourite) made a successful start over hurdles when, untidy at the first, he made all under Phillip Enright to take the Buy Tickets On Maiden Hurdle at the expense of William Tell and That Danny Feeling. 'He never jumped those rubber hurdles before and was probably travelling too well and had too much time going down to his hurdles,' explained Power. 'He wants two and a half miles and there's a novice for him on the Thursday of Galway.' Meanwhile, in Kilbeggan, the Henry de Bromhead-trained Amirite, runner-up to Idas Boy in the race last year, bagged the €100,000 Kilmurray's Homevalue Hardware Mullingar Midlands National under an inspired, front-running ride by Darragh O'Keeffe. The nine-year-old, without a chase success since October 2022, jumped impeccably in front, with the exception of the last two fences, but found plenty for a determined O'Keeffe to hold second reserve Mica Malpic and Mark Walsh by a head, with an 11-length gap back to favourite Moonovercloon. 'It's great for his owners and everyone at home,' declared a delighted O'Keeffe. 'He's been knocking on the door in plenty of big handicaps and deserved to win a big pot. 'He's a classy horse and loves good ground. If you took his Punchestown effort out of it and looked at his Aintree run, he was probably entitled to be favourite. 'He missed the last two fences but, in fairness to him, he dug deep and stuck his head out when the other horse came to him.' Stable representative Robbie Power added: 'He ran a blinder in the Topham over the National fences and Paddy (owner Paddy Hale) would like to go back to Aintree, for the National, if he gets in.' The De Bromhead team completed an across-the-card double when debutante Salsinha, backed into 5-4 favourite, bolted up in the Cork bumper, under a supremely confident ride by John Gleeson. The Philip Fenton-trained Shraheen defied top-weight in the €30,000 Writech Handicap Hurdle, Niall Moore's mount travelling close to the pace before seizing the initiative and holding Ad Caelum by three-quarters of a length. 'He's a fine horse, with the stamp of a chaser,' stated Fenton. 'That ground is as quick as he'd want. But I'm very pleased to win another nice pot with him. He needs to get out for a break and, all being well, will go chasing in October or November. He has a good technique over fences.'
