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Inuvik residents asked to cut energy use because of low propane supply
People in Inuvik, N.W.T., are being asked to turn down the heat at home and also find other ways to reduce their energy use, because of a limited propane supply in town. Source link
Why the discovery of hot gas between galaxies is exciting Canadian researchers
A team of international researchers, led by a University of British Columbia astrophysicist, has discovered a young galaxy cluster that was producing hot gas at a rate five times hotter than previously theoretically thought possible. Source link
Lego unveils new ‘smart bricks’ with interactive lights and sounds
Lego has unveiled new high-tech “smart bricks” it says will bring its classic toys to life with lights, sound and interactive movement. But one expert on early learning says the innovation may lessen the potential for imagination that makes Lego a good toy for children’s development. Source link
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who spied for Moscow for almost a decade, dead at 84
CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84. Source link
Military 'always an option' to achieve Trump's goal of controlling Greenland, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are discussing various options for acquiring Greenland, including buying it, but the use of the U.S. military in furthering that goal is “always an option,” the White House said on Tuesday. Source link
Calgary restaurant owners jailed for financial abuse of temporary foreign workers
Manikandan Kasinathan, Chandramohan Marjak and Mary Roche, who co-owned Marina Dosa and Tandoori Grill, were each sentenced to 90-day jail terms after they were convicted of fraud over $5,000. They must also pay back the $44,000 they stole from three employees. Source link
Some Montreal-area clinics say they may not close after all amid changes to doctor pay law
After Quebec’s controversial Bill 2 led to some clinics threatening or planning to close, and others dealing with doctors leaving, some now say they’re reconsidering after the government agreed to both delay and significantly amend the law. Source link
John Harbaugh out as Ravens head coach after 18 seasons, including Super Bowl XLVII win
John Harbaugh has been fired after 18 seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach. Owner Steve Bisciotti said Tuesday he relieved Harbaugh of his duties after the Ravens were one of the league’s most disappointing teams this season. Source link
28 years later, see the ice storm as it was reported in 1998
In one of the most important meteorological events in the province’s history, successive bouts of freezing rain left thick layers of ice over everything in southern Quebec during a week-long span in January 1998, knocking out power for millions of people. Source link
Canada's David leads Juventus to comfortable victory over Sassuolo with goal, assist
Jonathan David repaid coach Luciano Spalletti’s faith in him with a goal and an assist to help Juventus to a 3-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday. Source link