Monthly Archives: June 2025

Seeking independence from U.S., Canadian Space Agency renews ties with European counterpart

The European and Canadian Space Agencies renew a communal declaration of collaboration every 10 years, but this time the renewal is taking on special significance.

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‘Come hug it out’: Canadian tourism groups reassure U.S. visitors they’re welcome amid political tension

With fewer people from the U.S. visiting Canada, some tourism associations worry many Americans fear a chilly reception here in the wake of political tensions between the two countries. So they’ve launched ad campaigns seeking to assure their neighbours to the … Continue reading →

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#TheMoment an orca ‘moonwalked’ off the coast of West Vancouver

Allison MacGillivary recounts the moment she and her family spotted a killer whale swimming backwards off the shoreline in West Vancouver.

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Competition Bureau sues food delivery company DoorDash, alleging misleading price promotions

The Competition Bureau says it’s suing the online food delivery company DoorDash and its Canadian subsidiary for allegedly misleading consumers by advertising its services at a lower price than what customers actually end up paying.

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CO2 levels just broke another record. Here’s what that means

For 67 years, the observatory on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano has been taking these measurements daily  — tracking the invisible gas that is building up in our atmosphere and changing life on Earth.

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Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions

Potholes do more than slow us down, they’re also a drag on the economy. Municipalities are spending millions more than they used to on potholes, and that is being passed on to taxpayers and drivers.

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See an injured turtle? This centre is looking for volunteers to bring them to rehab

As turtles come out of hibernation, they risk getting hit by cars or boats. A Nature Conservancy of Canada program is trying to increase their chance of survival by asking volunteers to transport the reptiles to a turtle rehab centre … Continue reading →

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Antarctic treaty under stress as member countries gather in Italy

A first-ever all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica explores the climate changes and political challenges facing the remote continent.

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Millions of seahorses worth $29M smuggled illegally, study finds

A Canadian-led study found nearly 300 instances of seahorse smuggling in 62 countries over a decade — and researchers say the findings highlight only part of the true scale of the illegal trade.

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Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they’re facing ‘toxic uncertainty’

Customs brokers help businesses understand how much duty might apply to their imports and exports, then file that information with the government. With the ever-changing tariff landscape, brokers like Dan Patrick De Los Santos have been working overtime.

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