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U.S. delegation led by JD Vance arrives in Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iran
A U.S. delegation led by Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting. Source link
Drones could change avalanche control in Canada. Here’s how
Instead of firing artillery weapons or throwing explosives from a helicopter, a Canadian company is using drones for avalanche control. Source link
City of Whitehorse prepares for possible landslides in downtown core
The City of Whitehorse is preparing residents for the spring freshet — or spring melt — season, and the possible landslides to follow in the downtown core. Officials say this year’s snowpack is similar to 2022, when a series of landslides closed Robert Service Way for weeks and put homes at risk. Source link
Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline
A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in March, found that there are 325 species of migratory fish crossing international borders that need deliberate action in order to survive. Source link
Study finds hidden lake network beneath Arctic glaciers as climate change accelerates
Researchers have uncovered the locations of 37 subglacial lakes in Canada’s Arctic, 35 of them discovered for the very first time — what could be a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the quickly-warming region. Source link
Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup
Other countries, like the U.K., the United States and the European Union have all dedicated funding and detailed roadmaps to replace animal testing in research settings. And while Canada has a strategy to replace animals used in chemical and toxicity testing, there is still no plan for those used in biomedical testing. Source link
Top 3 takeaways from the Artemis II mission and what's next
While their trip looked like fun during the numerous news conferences and videos we saw, the four astronauts were hard at work with scientific observations, medical experiments and exercise. And they also had to deal with unexpected issues. Source link
Her daughter was killed by gunfire at school in Gaza. For her and others, the 6-month ceasefire is failing
Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today. Six months after Israel and Hamas reached the first phase of a ceasefire that was supposed to end fighting in […]
Heather Winterstein 'looked terrified' before collapsing in St. Catharines hospital, witness tells inquest
Heather Winterstein’s skin was discoloured and she was struggling to control her body in a wheelchair the day she died at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital, a woman who was waiting to see a doctor that day told a coroner’s inquest that began March 30. Source link
Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?
As U.S. lawmakers press the White House to examine whether Canada’s Online Streaming Act is an unfair trade practice — and retaliate if necessary — CBC’s The House speaks to experts about whether the bill is worth all the hassle and why it’s generated so much controversy. Source link