Monthly Archives: January 2026

These fully grown sea lions won’t stop nursing, and scientists don’t know why

A new study documents the surprising prevalence of ‘supersuckling’ among Galápagos Islands sea lions.

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WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout

WestJet is cancelling a new seat configuration that squeezed an extra row on board many of its planes and left passengers with less legroom.

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Are you overpaying for a lab-grown diamond?

Marketed as an alternative to mined diamonds, lab-grown stones are growing in popularity among engaged couples, taking some of the shine from mined or “natural” diamonds, which have traditionally dominated the market.

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B.C. and feds enter lumber understanding with China during Carney visit

The five-year agreement, which is not legally binding, also involves the federal Department of Natural Resources. The deal calls for exchanges and joint research on modern wood construction.

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Pet owners call for trapping signage, regulation near community trails

These pet owners want more trapping regulation near community areas and clearer signage about where traps are laid because their dogs got caught – and one was killed – in wildlife traps.

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What’s in store for Canada’s housing market in 2026?

National home sales in Canada declined by 1.9 per cent in December compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, capping a year that saw lower interest rates but heightened economic anxiety.

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WATCH: ISS astronauts return to Earth early due to illness of crew member, a first

NASA’s Crew-11 is returning to Earth today, cutting short their six-month stint in space after an unknown crew member suffered an undisclosed medical condition.

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It’s big, beautiful and — blue. But this 40-year-old iceberg is about to disappear for good

An iceberg that was once the biggest on the planet is floating off into the South Atlantic Ocean, where it will soon melt away into watery oblivion. But it’s going out in style.

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Hurricane hunter planes turn their sights to atmospheric rivers

Atmospheric rivers — and the flooding they bring — are intensifying with climate change. For the past decade, the same hurricane hunter planes used to study cyclones have been flying straight into these West Coast rain-makers. Why? Because the data … Continue reading →

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To make New Year’s resolutions stick, science can work in your favour

Most of us abandon New Year’s resolutions within four months. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way — and if you want to make your good intentions stick, there are ways to use science to work in … Continue reading →

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