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The U.S. is cutting billions from science. Canadian researchers say it's time to step up
Scientists in the U.S. are dealing with funding cuts left and right by the current government. But because Canada is so closely tied with its southern neighbours, those cuts are being felt here as well.
How the trade war with the U.S. could fix Canada's internet
Canada’s current trade war with the U.S. has many people fearing what Donald Trump is going to do next. But there are some who believe the severing of trade ties with America is more of an unshackling, freeing Canada to fix what they view as a longstanding problem: the internet.
Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions
Potholes do more than slow us down, they're also a drag on the economy. Municipalities are spending millions more than they used to on potholes, and that is being passed on to taxpayers and drivers.
Concerts can cost big bucks. Can ticket insurance protect your investment?
According to a report by Polstar, the average cost of a concert ticket globally for top 100 touring artists was $187.79, compared to 2015, when the average ticket price was $107.77. And experts say this has some people opting for ticket insurance.
Here's how people are making buildings more climate resilient
According to a report released by Natural Resources Canada in January, buildings make up 13 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.
How the peaceful world of puzzles has been upended by the global trade war
Many people find jigsaw puzzles relaxing, but the business of sourcing materials and shipping them across international borders is becoming a lot more stressful thanks to the tariff war sparked by Donald Trump.
Canada needs more homes. Prefabricated houses could fill the void
Prefabricated homes are one of the options experts say could help improve Canada's housing inventory. During the election campaign, Mark Carney and the now-elected Liberal Party promised about $25 billion in loans to the prefabricated homes industry.
Can't seem to stick a label on your relationship? You might be in a situationship
A situationship is hard to define. No, literally. Situationships are, by nature, hard to define relationships. They’re defined by that lack of definition.
'It just came out': How a brush with quicksand pushed a couple to define their relationship
It took a scary experience with quicksand for Mitchell O'Brien and Breanne Sika to officially move past the friend zone.
Why the Dutch still honour Canadians, 80 years after their liberation from Germany
Canadian veteran Jim Parks is getting ready to visit the Netherlands again, 80 years after playing a role in liberating the country from German occupation. And he can expect a warm welcome.