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Para alpine skier Eriksson, guide Smith earn silver for Canada's 1st medal of Milano-Cortina Paralympics
Para alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith took silver in the men’s visually impaired downhill competition for Canada’s first medal of the Milano-Cortina Paralympics on Saturday in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Source link
Astronomers are capturing video of a black hole for the first time
Astronomers are working to capture the first-ever video of a black hole — a groundbreaking effort that could shed light on how these enigmatic cosmic objects behave and offer clues about the origins of our universe. Source link
With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran
China’s latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was largely written before the U.S. and Israel instigated the most far-reaching war in the Middle East in decades. But when the Chinese premier stood up in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday to deliver the opening address, some last-minute updates appeared evident. Source […]
Canada's auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won't see cheaper models right away
The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to drive a BYD or a Chery EV on Canadian streets anytime soon. Source link
After deadly Hong Kong fire, the art of bamboo scaffolding hangs in the balance
In November 2025, a deadly fire broke out at a Hong Kong apartment complex under renovation, killing at least 168 people. The Wang Fuk Court estate was covered in bamboo scaffolding and safety netting, which came under scrutiny after the tragedy. Source link
Do Carney and Poilievre have different visions for the Canada-U.S. relationship?
The clearest attempt at a line of demarcation during Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s speech on Canada-United States relations was an apparent rejoinder to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s insistence that a “rupture” has occurred. Source link
As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC’s The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of the idea and what Canada could gain — and lose — by joining the group. Source […]
The 'prison' of toxic masculinity can keep men from seeking medical care. Canada wants to fix that
Researchers and health advocates say many men delay seeking care, even when symptoms appear — a trend the federal government says it hopes to reverse by developing a strategy focused on improving men’s and boys’ health. Source link
Meet the microdramas drawing in viewers — and creating entertainment jobs in Canada
Packed with revenge tropes and high-drama plots, microdramas are served up in one- to two-minute chunks in a vertical aspect ratio, straight to your smartphone. Producers say it’s the “future” of the entertainment industry, but fans and unions still have issues with the quality, and how performers will be protected. Source link
The moment that kicked off the AI revolution
It’s been 10 years since Go champion Lee Sedol lost to DeepMind’s AlphaGo. Has the technology lived up to its potential? Source link