Monthly Archives: May 2026

‘I have a voice’: How some Inuit and researchers are bridging science, traditional knowledge

Candice Sudlovenick found support and encouragement as a youth in the Ikaarvik program. Now she helps strengthen collaboration efforts between Inuit and researchers as SIKU’s outreach programs manager.

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Canadian mining company Sherritt signs preliminary deal to sell majority stake to Gillon Capital

Sherritt suspended direct participation in its joint venture in Cuba earlier this month amid ramped up pressure by the U.S. on the island nation.

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Neanderthals may have been dabbling in dentistry 59,000 years ago

About 59,000 years ago, a Neanderthal living in the mountains of Siberia had one hell of a toothache, and seemingly, decided to do something about it.

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The hopeful silver lining to a bad blackfly season in Nova Scotia

As temperatures have warmed up around the province, many Nova Scotians are seeing a lot more blackflies than in previous years, but there might be a silver lining to the sightings.

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Contaminants found in juvenile chinook salmon along Fraser River, researchers find

Pharmaceuticals and flame retardants are among dozens of chemicals researchers found in juvenile chinook salmon living in the Fraser River estuary.

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Canadian mining company Sherritt International halts plans to dissolve Cuba business amid sanctions

The company says it stopped the dissolution plan after consultations with its advisers, stakeholders and relevant governmental authorities, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions on the country.

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Alberta’s timeline for West Coast pipeline ‘best-case scenario’: CIBC analysts

Analysts are encouraged by a “sense of urgency” surrounding a potential new pipeline, but point out the provincial and federal governments still need to agree on the Pathways carbon capture project. There is also opposition to the project from B.C.’s … Continue reading →

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Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in April, thanks to soaring energy prices

Economists expected the rate to rise for the month, and it comes after the inflation rate climbed to 2.4 per cent the month before.

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Volunteers rescue goose family from Vancouver rooftop as calls for bird aid increase

The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. said it’s responding to calls regarding the large birds nearly every day at this point in the spring.

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‘Smallest statue in the world’: Irish councillor proposes monument for mosquito that killed Cromwell

A city councillor in Cork, Ireland is advocating to erect a public statue of a mosquito. It wouldn’t be a statue of just any mosquito , but the pest that some — at least in Cork–believe bit the English invader, … Continue reading →

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