Monthly Archives: November 2025

Back on earth, astronaut Chris Hadfield writes about space

The Canadian author discussed his book, Final Orbit, on Bookends with Mattea Roach.

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How 4 different expansions are planned for Canada’s largest oil export pipeline system

Enbridge is pursuing several expansions to export oil through its pipeline system, which should meet the needs of the oil industry. So what does that mean for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s lobbying for a new pipeline?

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Spacecraft designed to study the effect of solar storms delayed by a solar storm

Bob’s Blog: NASA’s latest mission, designed to study the effects of the solar wind on the atmosphere of Mars, was ironically delayed on the launch pad due to a solar storm affecting conditions here on Earth.

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You could get at least $50 from the bread price-fixing settlement. But the deadline is coming up

Your chance to get a piece of a $500-million class action settlement, following a years-long bread price fixing scheme will soon expire.

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The fast-food industry is trying to lure in Gen Z diners. Is the meal deal helping?

Fast-food chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s are lowering their sales forecasts for next year and luring people in with value meals as they foresee a pullback in spending from low-income and younger diners.

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Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket, with 2 Mars-bound satellites aboard

The giant New Glenn rocket from Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for paying customers on Thursday, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars while also nailing the landing of its reusable booster for … Continue reading →

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MEG takeover saga draws to a close as Cenovus completes purchase

Oilsands giant Cenovus Energy has completed its takeover of MEG Energy, and gets another 110,000 barrels of production per day with the purchase.

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Grand Theft Auto makers accused of union-busting after firing employees in Canada, U.K.

The company behind the Grand Theft Auto games fired more than 30 employees last week in what a union leader called an egregious example of union-busting, with some effects being felt in Canada.

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IN PHOTOS | Stargazers treated to more northern lights

Solar storms brought colourful northern lights — a.k.a. aurora borealis — across much of Canada, the United States and parts of Europe for a second straight night on Wednesday.

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Is there any point in getting a flu shot that’s mismatched to the virus? Here’s what the science says

Some scientists say this year’s flu shot isn’t well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Here’s why.

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