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Wildfires send Canada's carbon emissions soaring. And our peatlands emit even more

July 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A new government model to estimate peatland emissions and their impact on climate change could provide a new perspective on the problem — and spark new discussions about solutions.

'Surprised and disappointed': Ekati layoffs reverberate across N.W.T.

July 18 , 2025 at 05:51:10 p.m. EDT • :

While Indigenous leaders and workers absorb the shock of this week's layoffs, industry observers say the scaling back of production at Ekati is a reflection of challenges facing the diamond industry.

Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here's why it will hit rural communities hardest

July 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Gwen Johnson of Jackhorn, Ky., isn't one to hit snooze after being awoken by public radio, as listening to FM through the day has always comforted her. Now, however, stations like the ones the 67-year-old enjoys are set to lose financial support as the Trump administration rescinds congressional funding to public media, a move he says will save billions in wasteful spending.

Digital contracts are the norm today. Is there still power in a written signature?

July 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

These days, it's far more common for most of us to sign our names on a touch screen, or to simply click a box on an online form, than to sign your name with a pen on paper.

How an oversaturated tattoo market is hurting some professional Montreal artists

July 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

An influx of new artists coupled with rising costs are hurting some professional tattoo businesses in Montreal. While artists are adapting to the market, others are reconsidering their future in the profession.

July 19 , 2025 at 06:43:16 p.m. EDT • :

ABOUT THAT | What we know about the state of Trump's health

July 19 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Coldplay couple a reminder that anyone can go viral — even in a crowd of 60,000

July 19 , 2025 at 10:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Why did U.S. — not Canadian — fighter jets respond to alleged hijacking of B.C. plane?

July 19 , 2025 at 03:02:43 p.m. EDT • :

Canadian woman dies after falling ill at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival

July 19 , 2025 at 02:52:20 p.m. EDT • :

Baby horse gets 'second chance at life' after being rescued by paddlers in Kananaskis River

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