When we sent four humans 406,771 kilometres into space for the first time, we also sent a toilet with them. After all, if the plan is to go farther and farther, then it’s critical we test one of the non-negotiable parts of being human. Read More
Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries
At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly. Read More
Canadian Real Estate Association downgrades housing market forecast due to ‘oil shock’
Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from first-time buyers. Read More
How AI could help conservation work
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how AI could help protect important ecosystems; get an update on offshore wind in the U.S.; and find out why Parks Canada is connecting with social media influencers. Read More
The culprit behind Loblaw’s $10K fine for promoting imported food as Canadian? Broccoli slaw
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided CBC News with new details about the $10,000 fine it issued to a Loblaw-owned Superstore last month for promoting imported food as Canadian. The federal food regulator said the mislabelled product was a Loblaw-owned brand: President's Choice broccoli slaw. Read More
NASA revamps its plans for the moon
NASA has revamped the plans for its Artemis program, meaning the mission that was intended to put astronauts back on the moon in 2028 will instead conduct test flights next year in low-Earth orbit. Read More
Bright light seen in B.C.’s night sky was a ‘fireball’ meteor, NASA confirms
Residents around B.C. reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bright flash of light in the sky Tuesday evening. Experts say it was it was a meteor entering earth's atmosphere. Read More
More bees than we ever thought existed
A new study reveals there are an estimated 26,000 unique bee species globally, a staggering jump from previous counts. This "specialization explosion" is the result of millions of years of bees co-evolving with specific flowers and microecosystems. CBC News’ Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how these bee discoveries are happening at...
Ethiopia landslides leave at least 50 dead, dozens missing
At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday. Read More
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war’s impact not yet reflected
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday. Read More