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Vancouver's set to co-host World Cup next year. Who stands to benefit?
World Cup soccer is just a year away from descending on Vancouver. And while some are thrilled about international football stars coming to their backyard, others are concerned about the potential negative effects of hosting one of the biggest sporting tournaments in the world.
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How Eadweard Muybridge revolutionized photography and got away with murder
Eadweard Muybridge is best known for his iconic series of photos of a horse in motion that proved it fully left the ground while running. But Muybridge also took impressive commissioned landscapes, invented cutting-edge photography techniques used in Hollywood blockbusters, and got away with murder.
'Shaken to our core': Small businesses struggle with high cost of going green
If Canada wants to be net-zero by 2050, more than a million small businesses will have to make the green transition. And while some business owners are already trying their best to navigate a more eco-friendly path, others say it’s a big ask.
Are midway games rigged? They certainly aren't easy, say players
While many people say midway games are rigged, or at least, not as fair as they might seem, there are some tricks to put your best foot forward.
From warzones to lockdown, board games can give a sense of control amid chaos
Tim Clare says board games like Monopoly and Wingspan are more than just a fun thing to do. He says games give people a chance to take control of their circumstances, especially during chaotic times, and make choices in a situation that likely won’t actually affect their life one way or the other.
Your SIN is a 'master key.' Here's why you must protect it
Since more businesses and organizations have started asking for people’s social insurance number, experts are cautioning people to be very selective about who they share their SIN with.
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.