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'A time of great uncertainty': B.C.'s provincial health officer reflects on 6 years since COVID lockdown began
As the world continues to grapple with global uncertainty, Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds people to remember lessons of kindness and support that we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source link
‘Eerie parallel’: Archived stamps reveal Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis
Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage. Source link
New study finds artificial turf fields in Metro Vancouver releasing chemicals harmful to salmon
A new study from the University of British Columbia is raising concerns about the environmental impact of artificial turf fields across Metro Vancouver, which, it says, is leaching a chemical into municipal stormwater systems that’s deadly to coho salmon. Source link
Alberta grizzly found dead with gunshot wound, investigators seek public help
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services is investigating the death of a grizzly bear found with a gunshot wound last November. Through the province’s Report A Poacher program, a tipster who provides information leading to charges being laid could be eligible for a cash reward. Source link
Q&A | U of A researcher on battery-free sensor to track vital signs in extreme cold
University of Alberta and Department of National Defence researchers have developed a tiny battery-free sensor that can be used to track vital signs of soldiers in the field, including checking for risk of frostbite in extreme cold. Source link
3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him
When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music and give up his studies, it was only going to be temporary. “I’m not going to be in a rock band when I’m 30,” Scott told his mom. Thirty-five years later, he’s still making music with Sloan. His former school is giving him a prestigious […]
Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensions with Washington — and raises stark questions about who would defend whom in a crisis. Source link
NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote
With one week until New Democrats choose a new federal leader, the front-runner in the race says he’s preparing a transition team and hopes the party can use his campaign machinery in the next election. Source link
Carney and Poilievre find rare common ground on the global stage
They may be bitter rivals in the House of Commons, but outside the chamber, recent events may have led to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney forging a bond. Source link
On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots
Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events that happened just days ago. Protest music experts say the responsiveness to the current moment has helped these artists catch fire online but say they’ll need to move their message into the real world if they want it to stick. Source link