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NASA's Mars Rover Makes Stunning Discovery: Five New Organic Compounds Found in Ancient Lakebed
NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers five never-before-detected organic compounds on Mars, strengthening evidence the Red Planet once harboured life-supporting conditions.
Technology
B.C. Ferries Slows Down to Save Whales: Major Schedule Changes Coming This Summer
B.C. Ferries adjusts Northern Expedition schedules June 1 to protect humpback whales, adding 50 minutes to some routes following a fatal whale strike last year.
Health
Remote Ontario First Nation in Crisis: Year of Emergency Over Healthcare Collapse
Neskantaga First Nation's year-long healthcare emergency continues as aging facilities and broken medical transport system leave residents without access to critical care.
Technology
Calgary's Ticketmaster Rival Sees Golden Opportunity in Live Nation Antitrust Loss
Calgary's Showpass sees major opportunity after US court finds Ticketmaster guilty of monopoly. The ruling could finally open doors for Canadian competitors and lower ticket prices.
Health
Halifax Hospital's AI Weapon Scanners Catch Knives, Hacksaws, and Improvised Blades
Halifax Infirmary's AI weapon detectors catch knives, hacksaws, and improvised blades. One dangerous item discovered for every 100 visitors.
World
Virginia Voters Redefine Political Map as U.S. Midterm Stakes Soar
Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could flip four House seats blue, intensifying the national battle for control of Congress ahead of November midterms.