Canada rejects outright ban on bee-killing pesticides
Canada's health agency announced Wednesday restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in agriculture to protect aquatic insects, backtracking on a proposed outright ban prompted by a massive bee die-off......»»
Image: An aurora in another light
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite sensor on the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite captured this image of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, over western Canada at 3:23 a.m. MST (5:23 a.m. EST) on November 5, 2023......»»
Judge rejects Minn. Ford dealership"s attempt to halt opening of competing store
A federal judge has rebuffed a bid by a North Branch, Minn., dealership to prevent Ford Motor Co. from approving a new point 27 miles from its store......»»
Massachusetts man sentenced to life with possibility of parole in racist road rage killing
Massachusetts man sentenced to life with possibility of parole in racist road rage killing.....»»
Working from home since COVID-19? Cabin fever could be the next challenge
As Canada opened back up after the COVID-19 lockdowns, many businesses encouraged their workers to head back to the office. Yet, despite restrictions being lifted in Canada and around the world, teleworking as a regular working arrangement has remain.....»»
Man accused of killing missing mom who was witness in murder case, Texas cops say
Man accused of killing missing mom who was witness in murder case, Texas cops say.....»»
What delays to the Artemis II and III missions mean for Canada
On Jan. 9, NASA announced it would be shifting the launch of Artemis II to September 2025. Artemis III—the first mission to land humans on the surface of the moon since 1972—was moved to September 2026......»»
2023 was the hottest year in history—and Canada is warming faster than anywhere else on earth
In 2015, most countries, including Canada, signed on to the Paris Climate Agreement which set the objective of "holding the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing the limit of 1.5 C to signif.....»»
Provincial policies on campus sexual violence are inconsistent across Canada, say researchers
Incidents of campus-based sexual violence and gender-based violence are not new. Though, in the past decade, there has been increased awareness and action from campus administrations in response to campus sexual violence......»»
Minority candidates—including women and LGBTQ2S+—in Canadian federal elections are positioned to be sacrificial lambs
A new study from researchers at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies paints a stark picture for minority candidates' success in Canada's federal elections, with the Liberal Party and Conservative Party particularly guilty of positio.....»»
Sperm whales found to live in large, matrilineally based clans
A sperm whale expert at Dalhousie University, in Canada, has found evidence showing that sperm whales form large matrilineally based clans that have their own coda dialect. In his paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Hal Whitehe.....»»
Deadly storms buffet US, leave hundreds of thousands without power
Severe weather battered the United States Tuesday, spinning off tornadoes and reportedly killing three people in the South as high winds and blizzards buffeted the North and hundreds of thousands lost power......»»
Researchers discover eco-friendly fungicide alternative
A material that could replace current fungicides (i.e., anti-fungal pesticides), increase food security, and help protect wildlife has been discovered......»»
Canada vows to defend its drug supply against Florida importation plan
Canada adds that importing its drugs will not solve America's drug pricing problems. Enlarge / A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer stands guard outside the Senate of Canada prior to the Speech from the Throne on September 23,.....»»
Twilio is killing off the Authy desktop app, but Mac users have a work-around
Twilio, the maker of two-factor authentication app Authy, will be discontinuing its native desktop apps for all platforms in August, forcing users to switch over to its mobile version — but Mac users have a work-around.AuthyTwo-factor authenticatio.....»»
Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people
Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets Monday, a week after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people......»»
Honda considering $14 billion EV plant in Canada, report says
Honda, which is considering several sites, including one next to its automobile factory in Alliston, Ont., is expected to make a decision by the end of the year, Nikkei reported......»»
Fisker targets 50 franchised dealers in U.S., Canada
The EV maker is targeting 50 franchised dealerships in the U.S. and Canada to replace its direct-sales model......»»
Here we go again - Apple rejects Hey Calendar app from App Store
Stop us if you've heard this before — Hey Calendar has been rejected from the App Store, despite it clearly being allowed under provisions about apps used to access paid services like Netflix and similar.Apple rejects Hey Calendar app from App Stor.....»»
Canada"s Nature Agreement underscores the need for true reconciliation with Indigenous nations
In late 2023, the federal government, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council signed a $1 billion Nature Agreement to protect 30% of B.C.'s lands by 2030......»»
Scientists engineer plant microbiome for the first time to protect crops against disease and cut use of pesticides
Scientists have engineered the microbiome of plants for the first time, boosting the prevalence of 'good' bacteria that protect the plant from disease. The findings published in Nature Communications by researchers from the University of Southampton,.....»»