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Maple Syrup Shortage Prompts Canada To Tap Into Half Of Its Strategic Reserve Maple Syrup Shortage Prompts Canada To Tap Into Half Of Its Strategic Reserve
Maple Syrup Shortage Prompts Canada To Tap Into Half Of Its Strategic Reserve Maple syrup producers in Canada are in a sticky situation, as a shortage has forced them to use a significant portion of their strategic reserve.  Quebec Maple Syrup Producers has used almost 50 million pounds of syrup from its reserve, according to a report from Bloomberg.  That accounts for nearly half of the reserve, the news outlet reported. Quebec Maple Syrup Producers reports that it represents 11,300 maple producers and regulates the production of maple syrup in the province. Quebec is the world's largest producer of maple syrup. CNN Business reported that …

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Deer Hits Bicyclist During Popular Road Race In Area Deer Hits Bicyclist During Popular Road Race In Area
Deer Hits Bicyclist During Popular Road Race In Area A woman suffered a broken arm and leg after being hit by a deer while participating in a popular road race in the area. Caroline Lepage, 48, of Quebec, was hit about 10 a.m., Sunday, May 19, while riding her bike northbound during the annual Gran Fondo Race on Route 9W near Boulderberg Road in Tomkins Cove, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Hylas. "The deer ran from her left and struck her broadside on her left side," Hylas said.  Police found her in a semi-conscious state and knew of the deer because of a witness who lives in the area and observed the impact, he added. &n…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Eye On The Storm: Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Here, Half-Foot Of Snow In Upstate NY Eye On The Storm: Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Here, Half-Foot Of Snow In Upstate NY
Eye On The Storm: Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Here, Half-Foot Of Snow In Upstate NY A large storm will that sweep through the area overnight Monday into Tuesday will bring up to 2 inches of rainfall to this area and as much as a half-foot of snow in parts of upstate New York and New England. Precipitation will be rain for most of the region, but some area farthest north could see a mix of snow and rain. Parts of northernmost New York, near the borders of Quebec and Vermont, are expected to get between 3 and 6 inches of snow. (See image above.) Rain will arrive sometime around midnight Tuesday after a pleasant day Monday in which the high temperature will be aroun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Fernand Jobin, 102, Westchester Resident Fernand Jobin, 102, Westchester Resident
Fernand Jobin, 102, Westchester Resident Fernand P. Jobin Sr., a Mount Kisco resident, died on Tuesday surrounded by his family and caretakers. He was 102. Jobin was born in Quebec on Sept. 19, 1915. A longtime Mount Kisco resident, he was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Jobin was an avid walker who loved playing sports like tennis, hockey, and baseball. He is survived by his children, He is survived by his loving children Clementine (George) Lakin, “ Bud” Jobin and Thomas (Carolyn) Jobin.  He is predeceased by his wife Winifred, his daughter in law Patricia Jobin and granddaughter Patti. He also leaves behind t…

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by Sam Barron