How Canadian tourism sustains Cuba’s army and one-party state
Standing on a street corner in Montreal, Reinaldo Rodriguez has a message for Canadians."Canadian tourists are feeding the Cuban regime," he told CBC News. Rodriguez was part…
Scientists fear for wildlife in Ontario’s boreal forest as wildfires get more frequent and intense
As wildfires continue to burn through northern Ontario's great expanse of boreal forest, smothering the deep greens and blues of the land, experts are keeping an eye…
Netflix dating shows are going faceless — but conventional beauty remains the norm
Looks aren't everything, says Netflix's new blind dating show, Sexy Beasts — but experts say that on television, beauty is still skin deep.The series, which premiered Wednesday,…
Stock markets fall, oil prices plummet as COVID-19 fears rise again
The Toronto Stock Exchange had its worst day in months on Monday as rising COVID-19 infections around the world gave investors a sobering reminder that the pandemic…
Already battered by drought, Manitoba cattle farmers could face even worse conditions
Jason Bednarek has never seen drought this bad in Manitoba's Interlake region, and midway into July, the third-generation farmer is already racked with worries about what he'll…
How summer school, tutoring are helping students catch up from pandemic-disrupted classes
While taking a summer breather is on the schedule for many students, others are tapping tutors or taking summer school to help bridge gaps that have arisen…
Investment in renewable energy favoured over oil and gas, but regional differences persist, poll finds
A majority of Canadians favour more investment in renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydrogen over oil and gas, with divisions evident based on political affiliations,…
Lytton, B.C., looks to its history as it starts to rebuild after devastating wildfire
Vancouver-based photographer Kathryn Mussallem was most likely the last tourist to visit the village of Lytton, B.C., before it was devastated by a fire.Mussallem was on her…
Provincewide COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Sask.
An assortment of emotions ranging from unease and caution to excitement and joy have been bubbling up among Saskatchewanians anticipating life without government-mandated public health measures. The…
Insect poop can be used to make sustainable fertilizer — and help plants weather climate change
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. (Sign…
Pump prices expected to continue climb as oilpatch eyes better days ahead
With oil prices recently returning to some of their highest levels in years, experts say drivers should prepare to pay even more at the pumps as the…