As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion. Read More
Cascadia Seaweed set to launch new biorefinery near Prince Rupert
One northern B.C. company is hoping seaweed could play a big role in the future of agriculture in the region, as it prepares to open a new biorefinery. Read More
Change at Mactaquac Dam sees millions more fish make it upriver to spawn
For years, gaspereau trapped at the foot of the Mactaquac Dam were sold instead of being transported upriver. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Neanderthals may have been doing dentistry 59,000 years ago — without anesthetic
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. Read More
‘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. Read More
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. Read More
Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans IPO with shares to be sold as soon as June
SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, opening the books of the company that has already revolutionized rocket technology, with even larger ambitions to colonize Mars and build AI data centres in space. Read More
Alberta students being treated for rabies exposure after bat encounter on school bus
A school bus ride in Drumheller took an unexpected turn when a bat turned out to be on board. At least three students on the bus are being treated for rabies exposure after making direct contact with the bat last week, according to two parents. Read More