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Alberta beef entering Mexico’s Costco market where U.S. cuts once reigned
Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico’s 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald was on hand for a ribbon cutting in front of a Costco cooler filled with prime Alberta cuts during a […]
Haunting hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest
A hyena prowling an abandoned town and a beetle witnessing the destruction of its habitat are the winners of the year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. A Canadian was among the category winners. Source link
Can chilli powder really stop animals from digging up your garden?
Chilli powder is touted as a cheap, easy, safe option to protect your garden from foxes and squirrels. James Wong casts a scientific eye on this popular remedy Source link
Del Toro's Frankenstein is a sumptuous take on a classic parable
With enthralling visuals and intense performances, this version of Mary Shelley’s sci-fi tale reminds us to ask not only if we can create life, but if we can live with our creations, says Davide Abbatescianni Source link
Dinosaur fossil rewrites the story of how sauropods got long necks
A 230-million-year-old fossil found in Argentina shows that the evolution of sauropod dinosaurs’ long necks began earlier than previously thought Source link
Microsoft's gaming handhelds are packed with power, yet come with compromises
Microsoft’s new portable Xbox devices are packed with gaming power, but they also come at a strange time for the gaming brand. Source link
London, Ont., teens hope to 'make board games great again,' creating one in face of Trump's 51st-state threats
A group of London, Ont., teens have created a board game called American Dictator, which pokes fun at U.S. President Donald Trump’s activities since he began his second term in office. They hope other young people playing the game will learn more about the political climate. Source link
Young Taiwanese aren't so anti-China. That's a problem for the island's government
The antagonism between China and the U.S. is dominating geopolitics and China has intensified its military provocations against Taiwan. But many younger Taiwanese remain notably unfazed by the risk of military action against their island. Pro-China messaging on social media may be partly to blame. Source link
Ireland is implementing basic income for artists. Could Canada do something similar?
Ireland has made permanent its three-year pilot program that gave monthly income payments to thousands of artists. Canadian artists are hoping to use that program’s success to build momentum for guaranteed universal basic income at home. Source link
Who were the first humans to reach the British Isles?
As ancient humans left Africa, they encountered many harsh environments including the Sahara and the high Arctic, but one of the last places they inhabited was Britain, likely due to the relentless cold and damp climate Source link