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Head of military's space division warns Russia is considering putting nuclear weapons in orbit
The head of Canada’s military space division says the country “should absolutely be” concerned about Russia’s potential capabilities amid global fears the Kremlin is considering putting nuclear weapons in place to target satellites. Source link
Inuit leaders urge Ottawa to follow Greenland's infrastructure lead
Inuit leaders back from a recent trip to Greenland say there’s a stark contrast between the infrastructure in that Nordic country compared to Canada’s North, and they’re calling on the federal government to urgently fill the gap as part of its enhanced focus on Arctic security. Source link
Cheating, a proposal, cute couples — but are the Olympics really the place for love?
Love often seems to be in the air during the Olympics. And there’s a storied history of Olympic declarations of love, Olympic couples, and the sometimes controversial Olympic proposal. Source link
Mario Tennis Fever doesn't change the formula much, but rallies are so good it barely matters
Mario Tennis Fever stays true to a formula as solid as it was on the Nintendo 64 decades ago: best played on a couch with friends. Source link
Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.
Despite the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country’s biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan announced this week that it has grown to a record $780.7 billion in assets, with 47 per cent invested in the U.S., compared to only 13 per […]
From Heated Rivalry to Wuthering Heights, book-to-screen adaptations cause a boom in book sales
Canadian booksellers are noticing that sales for book-to-screen adaptations are now having a moment like never before. Booksellers say that social media fandoms and streaming services are driving this phenomenon. Source link
Bart Layton didn't like Chris Hemsworth for Crime 101. Then he proved him wrong
Coming after his critically acclaimed documentary The Imposter, and genre-defying American Animals, director Bart Layton just released his deceptively deep heist film Crime 101. While he didn’t initially believe Chris Hemsworth could pull off the role, he told CBC the Australian actor proved him wrong. Source link
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why scientists are moving beyond these groupings
Categorizing people into just two groups — late and early risers — may be oversimplified when it comes to health and behaviour. Source link
How Pokemon became a source of soft power and among the world's biggest media franchises
Over 30 years, Pokemon has become one of the biggest franchises in the world, grossing billions of dollars and becoming a source of global soft power for Japan. Source link
‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has threatened Canada with annexation and economic ruin, leaving some Canadians feeling anxious and concerned. A Winnipeg therapist offers strategies for coping with those emotions. Source link