Federal COVID Alert app wasn’t working for some users for much of November
The developers of Canada's COVID Alert app fixed a glitch last week that left some users without exposure notifications for much of November.An update to the app…
What cities can learn from the biggest battery-powered electric bus fleet in North America
The largest battery powered electric bus fleet in North America is Canadian. Toronto's transit system is now running 59 electric buses from three suppliers. And Canadian pioneers…
Is it possible to make a sustainable smartphone?
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Heading to the lake for some shinny this winter? New study finds more children dying due to unstable ice
Marc Chartrand remembers falling through the ice.It was Halloween night in 2019. It was cold, but not too cold, and snow had not yet fallen, making it…
In the Arctic, ‘everything is changing,’ massive animal tracking study finds
Animals across the Arctic are changing where and when they breed, migrate and forage in response to climate change, says a new study unveiling the massive scale…
Reducing light pollution has numerous benefits for the environment
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A closer look at Canada’s homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidates
More than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19, with most of the attention focused on front-runners currently in Phase 3…
Getting into nature could benefit your mental health during the pandemic
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Ottawa prepares to squeeze big U.S. tech firms over loss of revenue for Canadian news outlets
Advocates for Canada's news media sector have welcomed the federal government's clearest pledge yet to squeeze web giants for compensation. But there's evidence it will be a…
There’s a new comet in the sky: Here’s how you can see it
If you're willing to get up early this week, you're in for a magnificent sight: an early morning comet. Comet NEOWISE, named for the space telescope that…
Schools urged to ensure students’ security and privacy when conducting classes online
As most parts of Canada are gradually reopening their economies following months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some provinces — including Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and…