Monthly Archives: January 2026

Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well

A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C.

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Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row

Lucky 7 Cattle Co., near Sedgewick, Alta., started 2026 with a bang, welcoming a set of healthy triplet calves — for the second year in a row.

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Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores

With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined to save wherever he can — starting with his grocery bill. It’s why he shops at an ultra discount grocery chain in Montreal, where prices can be as much as … Continue reading →

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N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation

The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.

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Airlines don’t have to tell you how much legroom you’ll have on your flight. Here’s what you need to know

Airlines are not required to tell passengers how much legroom they’ll be getting when booking a flight, raising safety and health concerns. An aviation expert says regulations could help establish a basic level of service for economy class tickets.

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Someone made big money betting on Maduro. What are prediction markets, and is it time they had tighter rules?

The huge sums of money swapped over the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have reignited questions about prediction markets — platforms that allow users to make yes/no wagers on nearly any kind of event, and which have shot … Continue reading →

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Musk’s xAI adds new restrictions to Grok after uproar over sexual images

Elon Musk’s startup xAI has put some restrictions on the image generation function of its Grok chatbot on social media platform X, after the tool’s use of AI to create and publish sexualized images sparked a widespread backlash.

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Canadian economy added 8,200 jobs in December, while unemployment rose to 6.8%

The results come after three months of strong gains from September to November. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, up from 6.5 per cent in November.

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French-U.K. Starlink rival pitches Canada on ‘sovereign’ satellite service for Arctic military operations

Eutelsat, a company largely owned by the French and U.K. governments, is offering Canada an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband communications in the Far North. The company says it can create secure channels that cannot be disconnected for … Continue reading →

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Canada’s share of exports to U.S. hit lowest level in decades in October

Exports to the U.S. slumped in October to their lowest level outside of the pandemic since 1997, while exports to countries other than the U.S. jumped in the same month. The shift comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed hefty … Continue reading →

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