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For many in sports system, validation of sport report's findings just the start of work ahead to fix it
Those involved in the Canadian amateur sport scene have long known what the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report laid bare on Tuesday. Source link
The Selfish Gene: Still one of the most thrilling evolution books ever
Fifty years ago, Richard Dawkins shared an irresistible scientific metaphor with the world that modernised and democratised evolutionary biology. Half a century on, The Selfish Gene remains powerfully insightful, finds Rowan Hooper Source link
North of North, Heated Rivalry, 40 Acres lead Canadian Screen Award nominees
The first major comedy series filmed in Nunavut, a sci-fi suspense right out of Sinners, a time-travel mockumentary in the style of Back to the Future and the world’s favourite queer hockey drama all top this year’s Canadian Screen Award nomination rolls. Source link
Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply. Source link
Want to live forever? There are major questions to confront, first
A start-up has worked out how to preserve the brain after death – paving the way for immortality in a distant future. But beginning to reckon with this reality yields serious practical and philosophical questions Source link
A kitchen party at the bottom of the world: N.S. scientists return from Antarctic research trip
Three Nova Scotian geoscientists have returned from a month-long expedition to Antarctica and now hope to inspire other women to enter their field of work. Source link
U.S. offers plan for a ceasefire, but Iran says Washington in no position to negotiate
The United States sent a 15-point plan to Iran for a possible ceasefire, an official said, even as it began to move paratroopers to the Mideast to back up a contingent of Marines heading there Wednesday. Source link
Sponsored international travel by MPs drops to 15-year low outside of COVID-19 pandemic
Members of Parliament last year went on the fewest sponsored international trips in the last 15 years, excluding the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source link
Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?
Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global energy conference in Houston, welcomed Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson’s enthusiasm, they still say they want to see considerable action before they can be sure Canada’s federal government is serious about changing the country’s reputation as being reluctant to expand the energy sector, especially oil […]
Plane crash investigators held up by airport delays as partial U.S. shutdown continues
Specialists investigating the Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots were held up by delays at other airports Monday, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, as a partial U.S. government shutdown is causing security delays across the country. Source link