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This super-narrow building is a unique use for a vacant scrap of land in downtown Kitchener
Construction will soon begin on what's believed to be the region's thinnest building. Once complete, the building along King Street in downtown Kitchener, Ont., will be about three meters wide and will have space for two residential units and office...
95-year-old Toronto woman on morning walk withstands 'monster' raccoon attack
Earlier this year, Merrijoy Kelner was walking through a park in the Annex when a raccoon attached itself to her leg and began viciously biting her. Animal services later captured the raccoon, and it tested negative for...
McMaster students set for Florida launch of their satellite, after developing it for years
One of the principal investigators of a satellite started by students at Hamilton's McMaster University eight years ago says they feel "butterflies" mixed with excitement as they prepare for its launch into space next...
Scientists taught individual bees to solve puzzles. Soon, whole colonies knew how
Bumblebees are social learners who follow cultural trends, a new study...
THURSDAY 9. MARCH 2023
'Mommy brain' might be a good thing, new research suggests
Postpartum 'mommy brain' is familiar for many mothers, but new research suggests it's actually a time when women's brains are rewiring themselves to learn new skills, multi-task and even have better memory later in...
Triple-dip La Niña has finally left the building
After three years, the La Niña weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said...
Bot takes over brewmaster's chair for northern Alberta brewery's first AI-designed beer
A northern Alberta brewery is hopping into the world of artificial intelligence with a beer created by the technology's...
Polar bear warning issued in northern Newfoundland, southern Labrador
A resident of St. Carols saw a polar bear by her house on the morning of March 7th, and she was able to snap some photos of the animal.
A big fish makes a huge splash in Red Lake
A woman from Red Lake, Ont., had an exciting day when she caught a fish weighing more than 22 kilograms, or 50...
WEDNESDAY 8. MARCH 2023
Eagle-versus-cat standoff in Vancouver park captured in photos, video
An East Vancouver man captured an unlikely animal encounter when an everyday house cat and a majestic bald eagle had a tense faceoff in a...
TUESDAY 7. MARCH 2023
Whale-rescue experts in N.L. are showing their Canadian colleagues the ropes
Newfoundland and Labrador is a world leader in trying to save whales tangled in ocean detritus, including fishing gear, communications lines and plane debris. Now the province's whale-disentanglement experts are working to pass those skills on to...
MONDAY 6. MARCH 2023
Widowed cemetery goose finds companionship through a personal ad
Two grieving geese in Iowa have found solace in each other after meeting through a personal ad shortly after Valentine’s...
Searching the dark side of the moon: Canadian rover to aid in hunt for frozen water
The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark...
With climate change threatening Canadian vineyards, is genetically engineered wine on the horizon?
Hybrid grape varieties offer growers greater resiliency against cold and disease, but with the industry reluctant to abandon traditional varieties, researchers are exploring new...
Hummingbirds may need extra help surviving recent frigid temperatures
Experts say it can be harder for hummingbirds to stay warm, keep their nests warm, and find food during cold spells.
SUNDAY 5. MARCH 2023
B.C. man cautions against common but toxic plant after exposure caused temporary vision loss
A man is sounding the alarm after a toxic and invasive plant left him with temporarily vision loss and covered in massive burn blisters after a cycling...
United Nations members reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas — nearly half the planet's surface — concluding two weeks of talks in New...
Europe's cities are turning outdoor ice rinks into roller rinks. How will ours adapt?
Outdoor ice rinks are being replaced by roller rinks as many European cities struggle with their costs and environmental impacts in a warming world. But will Canadian cities face similar decisions? And what can be done to keep outdoor skating alive...
SATURDAY 4. MARCH 2023
Rare 'thundersnow' is a once-a-year event, says senior climatologist
It's the latest in a recent rash of winter storms to torment southern Ontario after last week's ice storm knocked out power to thousands of people and was followed up by a messy mix of snow and ice pellets earlier this...
How accurate are dog DNA tests? We unleash the truth
Marketplace sent the DNA of two mixed-breed dogs, one purebred dog and one human to four different dog DNA companies. Nearly all the results were...
Psychologist Paul Bloom explores whether AI can truly match human consciousness
With his new book, Psych: The Story of the Human Mind, Canadian psychologist Paul Bloom probes the mystery of consciousness and whether artificial intelligence will ever match human thought.
FRIDAY 3. MARCH 2023
Vancouver dog owners express concern after pets receive electric shocks walking on sidewalk
At least two dog owners in Metro Vancouver are warning others to beware after their pets received electrical shocks while walking on paved...
See what happens when a deer smashes its way through a New Brunswick household
Ray O’Donnell sees deer all the time near his home in Hampton, N.B., and has sometimes seen the woodland animals right next to his window. On Wednesday, though, a deer bounded to the other...
Trying to avoid palm oil in the products you buy? It could be harder than you think
It’s not always possible for consumers to find out if palm oil, which has been linked to deforestation and other environmental abuses, is in their products, and current labelling laws do not require companies to disclose that information to consumers looking to avoid...
THURSDAY 2. MARCH 2023
These grizzly bear cubs were orphaned. We followed them for a year to see if they could survive in the wild
Grizzly Rewild was an ambitious undertaking; rewilded grizzly yearlings had never been filmed in North America...