In the age of screens, amid reports of retail stores struggling and studies suggesting that all kids want for Christmas are Robux, what does the future hold for the toy industry? Read More
New study of salt in the sweat of PWHL players aims to help them hydrate better
A new study being led by Lawrence Spriet, a professor emeritus of human health sciences at the University of Guelph, will look at the salt content in the sweat of players in the Professional Women's Hockey League. The aim of the study is to understand how much salt their sweat...
Why Ontario researchers want more people to eat fermented food
A first-of-its-kind Canadian network launched in London, Ont., this week aims to help Canadians better understand the health benefits of fermented foods, and even make them part of daily diets, hospital meals and national nutrition guidelines. Read More
Thousands of bald eagles descend on B.C.’s Fraser Valley for winter migration
Every winter, tens of thousands of bald eagles descend on the lower Fraser Valley — a migration biologists say forms the world’s largest congregation of eagles. Read More
Facebook owner Meta wins U.S. antitrust case, won’t have to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking. Read More
Canada Post paints bleak financial picture, hints at big job cuts
At its annual public meeting Tuesday, Canada Post revealed that it continues to bleed cash and hinted at big job cuts through attrition. Read More
Have you seen spotted lanternfly eggs in Windsor-Essex? Invasive Species Centre urges vigilance
Canada's Invasive Species Centre held a workshop at Windsor's Ojibway Nature Centre to raise local awareness of the spotted lanternfly — and its egg masses. The Asian plant-eating insect is expected to have a major impact on Canada's wine and fruit-farming industries. Read More
CRTC updates definition of Canadian content, putting limits on AI use
The federal broadcast regulator has released a new definition of Canadian content — and humans, not AI, must maintain creative control in order to qualify. Read More
Alberta already has sky-high car insurance rates. Will 120 km/h speed limits send premiums higher?
Vehicle insurance companies are going to keep a close watch on whether the Alberta government keeps driving forward with a proposal to increase some highway speed limits to 120km/h. Read More
U.S. stock market sees unsettled day of trading ahead of Nvidia earnings report
The U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading on Wednesday, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street. Read More