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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 […]
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
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
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
U.S. says it worked with Ecuador to bomb alleged drug-trafficking operations site
The U.S. and Ecuador carried out a joint operation targeting drug trafficking operations in the South American country, authorities in both countries said on Friday, with the U.S. calling the move “lethal kinetic operations.” Source link
Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices
Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks. Source link
Warm storm raising avalanche risk across B.C. during historically deadly month
Forecasters say a warm storm sweeping across British Columbia this weekend has heightened risks at a time of year that is historically the deadliest for avalanches in Canada. Source link
Why did Trump fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem? | About That
Andrew Chang explains what led up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s firing of Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source link