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Solar Farms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On The Environment - BGR

At two solar farms being studied, it took under four years for a functioning habitat to return, with the biggest resurgence being from native bees.

Greenland, Denmark say deal with U.S. will not cede sovereignty | CBC News

Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

Ottawa mayoral candidate charged for alleged death threats against premier, incumbent | CBC News

A candidate for mayor of Ottawa is facing multiple charges for allegedly making death threats against Ontario Premier Doug Ford and incumbent Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe earlier this month.

Scientists May Have Found a Way To Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis

Two experimental drug molecules promoted myelin repair in MS disease models, pointing toward a possible future route for treating nerve damage rather than only suppressing inflammation.

Inside the measure researchers say could help lessen the pain of future Ottawa mega-storms | CBC News

Carleton University researchers say a relatively simple preventative measure could have helped one of Ottawa's hardest hit neighbourhoods better weather the devastating rainfall this past Canada Day.

Does wildfire smoke make your head pound? Canadian study finds spike in migraine-related hospital visits | CBC News

New Health Canada research found a six per cent increase in headache-related hospital trips linked to particulate matter from wildfires, suggesting periods of smoke-filled air may precede severe headache episodes that require emergency care.

You've got snail mail — subscription-based clubs are delivering on the desire for physical letters | CBC Radio

Creative entrepreneurs are finding their way into people's hearts — and mailboxes — by offering snail-mail subscriptions. Creators, subscribers and academic experts alike say they're tapping into a desire to seek healthier relationships with technology and more personal, tangible — and tactile — ways of communicating.

More than 9,100 federal workers apply for early retirement as deadline arrives | CBC News

More than 9,100 federal public servants have applied for the government's early retirement incentive program ahead of today’s deadline.

Anti-Ford protesters rally in Ottawa as premier's polling numbers dip | CBC News

Protesters angry at Doug Ford gathered at Ottawa's human rights monument and elsewhere in the province Saturday as the Ontario premier faces scandal and record low polling numbers.

1 in 10 emergency doctors are leaving Canadian ERs, a new survey shows. What's behind this 'alarming exodus'? | CBC News

One out of every 10 emergency physicians in Canada have left their specialty, while the vast majority of others are reducing their hours or taking time off to manage burnout. The findings, part of a study out Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, are based on a 2025 cross-country survey of hundreds of emergency medicine doctors.

Canada's got a grocery competition problem. Are local food hubs the answer? | CBC News

The Carney government's national food security strategy aims to both empower farmers and reduce consolidation by pledging a 10-year, $1-billion fund to establish as many as 40 local food hubs across the country. While experts acknowledge the proposal could help wrest control from the large grocery chains, some doubt it will lower Canadians' food bills.

This support group asks men a simple question: How are you, really? | CBC News

"How Are You, Really?" is a meetup at Open Book Coffee in Halifax that aims to support men through their life problems via open and heartfelt conversations. Men meet at the coffee shop after hours to talk with each other in constructive ways.

Elections Alberta granted injunction to pull down electoral list posted publicly by separatist group | CBC News

A court injunction obtained by Elections Alberta on Thursday has forced an Alberta separatist group to shut down an online database built from an electoral list that contained personal information of millions of Albertans.

Canada built the Gordie Howe Bridge. The legal fight over whether it should exist is far from over | CBC News

Newly obtained federal briefing documents show Canada finished building the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge before a major legal challenge to the project is expected to reach trial.

Flight to Toronto cancelled over child standing on seat: Porter Airlines | CBC News

A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.

Pompeii's lost 'corridor whispers' find their voice 2,000 years later | CBC News

The walls of a corridor that once linked two theatres in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii hold hundreds of inscriptions made by residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000 years ago. An international research team is now using a very modern technique to bring them to life.

AI agents lag far behind human workers, research shows. So, why are tech companies laying off the humans? | CBC News

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

B.C.'s highest court finds remote work can be an essential term of employment | CBC News

As more workers across the country find themselves forced back into the office full time, experts say a recent court decision in British Columbia could have broader implications for remote work — and shows why employers need to implement return-to-office mandates with care.

ANALYSIS | The web is being redesigned for AI. What does that mean for human readers? | CBC News

AI now answers our questions, and increasingly carries out tasks for us, from planning itineraries to preparing research. The web is increasingly becoming a place where machines – rather than humans – go to learn things. What does that mean for the future of the human-centred web?

Has Toronto's condo market hit its bottom? | CBC News

Condo sales picked up in April, as lower prices and borrowing costs helped buyers jump into the market. After years of sky-high prices and sluggish sales, one of the country's most expensive housing markets is seeing something of a condo rebound.

In the age of AI, how do we teach young people to think critically? | CBC News

How are we teaching critical thinking to students? Some want to see more explicit methods of guiding students from elementary through post-secondary to practise and build their critical thinking skills — and in spelling out why it's necessary.

Booze rules may be easing, but other interprovincial trade barriers still remain | CBC News

Though it will soon be easier for Canadians to buy alcohol from outside their home provinces, a litany of other barriers remain. Here's a look at some key issues that hinder the free flow of goods, services and labour between provinces.

Boss wants you back in the office full time? New research suggests there may be personal motives behind it | CBC News

As more employees are being ordered back into the office full time, new research suggests the rationale may be more about bosses' desire for power and status than productivity.

Ottawa's mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens could total more than 100 aircraft, sources say | CBC News

The federal government would still be looking at a fleet of 72 to 88 U.S.-made F-35s, even if it moves forward with Saab's Gripen, sources tell CBC News. Several sources said Ottawa is exploring a purchase of 72 Gripens, which would create up to 9,000 jobs and would be the largest industrial project in Canada.

First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms | CBC News

Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.

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Canadian-led team of scientists discover new antibiotic hidden in decades-old bacterium

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that can kill some of the world’s most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, a breakthrough they say could pave the way for a new class of treatments.

P.E.I. could power homes using dead cattle and lobster parts. Yes, you read that right | CBC News

P.E.I. Agriculture Minister Bloyce Thompson said in the legislature Friday that a biodigester system is a promising idea that's likely to happen on the Island — government is already exploring creating one here.

More than 2,000 Canadians have donated toward restoration of 24 Sussex Drive | CBC News

More than 2,000 individual donors from across Canada have so far contributed to a crowdfunding campaign to restore 24 Sussex Drive, the now derelict official residence of the prime minister in Ottawa.

Trump offers immediate tariff relief to Canadian aluminum and steel companies that commit to U.S. expansion | CBC News

The Trump administration is now offering Canadian and Mexican aluminum and steel companies immediate tariff relief if they commit to moving production to the United States in the future.

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Ottawa receives 118 mm of rain on Canada Day, flooding roads and knocking out power

Mother Nature disrupted Canada’s 159th birthday party in Ottawa, as record rainfall and severe thunderstorms flooded roads, knocked out power across the region and forced the cancellation of Canada Day events.

Companies are betting you'll give AI agents your credit card. But agentic payments aren't so easy | CBC News

Shoppers are already using AI to sort through and compare products before they buy, and now, retailers are looking to adopt autonomous payments. But those involved in processing payments will need to first sort out what happens when AI makes mistakes and take steps to keep bad actors out.

Venues have unwittingly let extremist groups book events. Anti-racism groups offer tips to prevent that | CBC News

Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate, an issue that's come up in other parts of the country.

The Conversation

Why Pope Leo has excommunicated a group of conservative Catholics

The schism reflects the deep divisions between conservative and progressive Catholics.

‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:’ U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfires - National | Globalnews.ca

As wildfire smoke blankets parts of the country, and spills into the United States, some U.S. lawmakers are calling on Canada to do more.

Opinions divided over city campaign encouraging workers to linger downtown | CBC News

The City of Ottawa's new transportation plan includes a communications campaign that aims to get workers to spend more time downtown and spread out when they head home for the day. It comes amid new pressures on the transit network, with federal public servants back in the office four days a week.