South Dakota Farmers See Hemp As A Way To Bring Jobs To Small Towns And Absorb Carbon

“Hemp absorbs carbon as it grows, and we can lock the carbon into the various materials produced.” By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Ken Meyer’s boots imprint the fine layer of dust settled over the concrete floor as he walks through South...

On the trail with two Swiss monster hunters

Lots of people have tried to pin down creatures like the Yeti and Bigfoot, but they remain elusive targets. Marco Heer / Swiss National Museum Blog Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close...

California’s $750 million film tax credit could result in diminishing returns, experts warn

Despite the large amount of money Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is throwing at Hollywood, California’s newly expanded tax credit program for film and television production likely won’t be the best bang for the Golden State’s buck. California is now...

How her job as a community counsellor taught this filmmaker to be a better storyteller

For Jules Arita Koostachin, filmmaking is a way for her to bring together all aspects of who she is: as a writer, a community worker, and an InNiNew IsKwew (Cree woman). That mix of identities, as well as a career shaped by years of listening,...

Increase this week in Trump's Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy 

Importers and exporters based in Texas have so far avoided the harshest effects of the trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from a host of countries, but they could be in for a rude awakening this week. Mexico, which is...

What to know about the Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial ahead of the verdict

Five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team are awaiting the verdict in their high-profile sexual assault trial. All of the men have pleaded not guilty. After two mistrials, Justice Maria Carroccia dismissed the jury and is...

‘How we think about the future’

In an era of burnout, back-to-back meetings, and blurred work-life boundaries, one solution appears to be gaining undeniable traction—the four-day workweek. Now, one of the largest and most rigorous global studies on this subject has confirmed...

Vegas Golden Knights head coach named in Canada’s staff for 2026 Olympic Winter Games

KLEIN: The silent exodus: Why some Canadians are giving up

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Published Jul 22, 2025 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 4 minute read People who once wore the maple leaf with pride are asking themselves a painful but unavoidable question: Can I still raise my children here? Photo by...

Nova Scotia will not process certain applications for provincial nomination

Some applicants to the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NS PNP) will not have their applications processed. The NS PNP has received applications in 2025 in excess of its allocation for the year, so is unable to extend nominations to all...

Hockey Canada announces full coaching staff for 2026 Winter Olympics

The entire coaching staff of Canada’s gold-medal team from this year’s 4 Nations Face-Off is set to return at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, ensuring continuity behind the Canadian bench for the first Winter Games with NHL players since 2014....

Christian Horner shares a 5-word story ahead of Red Bull's first race without him

The Belgian GP will be the first race for Red Bull without Christian Horner at the helm of the team, as the Briton was sacked by the Austrian energy drink maker a few weeks ago. With Horner not being at trackside, he shared a hilarious story on...

Meet Canada’s Best Recruiting And Temporary Staffing Firms 2025

Colleagues at Altis Recruitment Altis Recruitment Canada’s economy is facing a significant shift—due in part to the ongoing trade war with the U.S.—and the ensuing uncertainty has helped usher in an employer-driven job market. As a result,...

Walmart employee reveals truth behind controversial receipt check policy – and confirms who is ‘dead wrong’

A WALMART employee has revealed the truth behind a controversial receipt checking policy, slamming it as "dead wrong". The worker showed proof that they are not allowed to check receipts if a customer doesn't want to show you. 3 A Walmart employee...

Israel attacks WHO staff residence in Gaza, organization says

(NewsNation) — Israeli troops attacked the World Health Organization’s staff residence in Gaza three times on Monday, the organization said in a statement. After airstrikes sparked a fire and caused damage, military officials entered the facility...

LexisNexis Launches Protégé in Canada: A Secure, Personalized AI Assistant That Automates Legal Work and Amplifies Lawyer Productivity

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As...

Highest payout online casinos in Canada for 2025

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Canada pumps millions into Atlantic grid modernisation

The Canadian government has announced nearly $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in the Maritime provinces to help deliver reliable, affordable, clean energy in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The Honourable...

NASA staff pen scathing letter to agency administrator protesting changes

A group of 287 scientists and current and former NASA employees has issued a declaration lambasting budget cuts, grant cancellations and a “culture of organizational silence” that they say could pose a risk to astronauts’ safety. The document —...

Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up

OTTAWA – The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa’s envoys on climate and women in security. But a prominent observer of the...