Monthly Archives: May 2026

The hiring spree comes as the coffee chain said Friday that 80 new store locations would be added across Canada this year — and as American chain Dunkin’ plans a re-entrance into the Canadian market. Tim Hortons says the moves … Continue reading →

Rodney Schmaltz, a psychology professor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, is interested in why some people believe in the paranormal. He and his colleagues studied the effect of infrasound on the body and mind.

The engineers behind those yellow lights — including the ones that seem painfully short — say a lot of science goes into how traffic lights are programmed. But they also account for the different ways drivers respond at intersections.

Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Wayhowe Huang said officials will be continuing to evaluate the tank on Sunday after emergency crews spotted the potential crack overnight. As of Sunday morning, he said it does not appear that any of the … Continue reading →

Tens of thousands of old logbooks from the 18th and 19th centuries reveal the scope and scale of how industrial whaling nearly wiped out bowhead whales. But they also show why some modern-day populations are surviving better than others.

A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its ’90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.

Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand’s commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement … Continue reading →

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an “uncanny” resemblance.

Researchers at Carleton University have designed a tool that simulates earthquakes to test how well buildings withstand some of history’s notable quakes. CBC’s Stu Mills has more on what the engineering professors discovered.

Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.