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Chow pledges more free programming for families if re-elected
04 Oct 2026
Toronto's mayoral candidates were back on the campaign trail Saturday. Olivia Chow promised free weekend programming for kids at public libraries. Chow also proposed an expansion of 1,000 new passes t
Humber Polytechnic students take part in mass casualty response simulation
04 Oct 2026
It looks like a major emergency, but it’s all part of a training exercise held at Humber Polytechnic on Saturday. The exercise included a mock vehicle crash, with students practicing everything from v
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, dead at 58
04 Oct 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1993, has died at the age of 58. The Canadiens confirmed Odelein's death in a statement Saturday.
P.E.I. fibre artisans rely on locals amid U.S. trade rules
04 Oct 2026
Islanders were able to explore small businesses and learn more about the fibre industry at this year’s P.E.I. Fibre Festival where vendors say local support is critical in today’s economy. The three-d
'They're a nuisance': Residents of Manitoba Interlake community say scale of snake problem is growing
04 Oct 2026
Jerry Saunders estimates he picks up between 20 and 30 red-sided garter snakes per day at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre, collecting them in a bucket before he returns them to the grass outside.
Over 100 N.L. women touched by cancer gather in St. John's to find support and connection
04 Oct 2026
When Renee Gosse was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer in 2022, she said she struggled with depression. Now she is inspiring others at the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Cancer Conference for Women.
Ottawa's rainy summer could lead to extra vibrant fall colours, botanist predicts
04 Oct 2026
While record-setting rainfall dampened summertime fun for many Ottawa residents, the wet weather could help fall foliage develop an extra vibrant burst of colour this year.
As Quebec election nears, Outaouais candidates promise to stand up for region
04 Oct 2026
Voters across Quebec will go to the polls in the provincial election on Monday. We asked candidates in the Outaouais about their priorities, specifically when it comes to spending on social services a
Redblacks' losing streak hits 21 after loss to Hamilton Tiger-Cats Friday
04 Oct 2026
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' 34-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night broke a losing streak for the former team and continued it for the latter.
Grocery-style food bank aims to meet rising demand in Durham Region
04 Oct 2026
Food bank visits in Durham Region have surged since the pandemic, according to Feed the Need Durham. The organization is turning to a grocery-style model it says can help make better use of food while
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You probably already knew that the world’s VIPs move around in cars with bullet-proof glass windscreen and windows. But did you know that ‘bulletproof glass’ is not really bulletproof?
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By Kiron Kasbekar | 20 Mar 2025
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First Orville and Wilbur Wright flew their plane, the ‘Wright Flyer’, from near a small town called Kitty Hawk. Then Glenn Curtiss built planes with a very different system of controls, which has lasted until now.
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From chains and sprockets to direct drives—If someone asked you what aircraft have in common with bicycles and motorcycles, how would you respond?
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By Omar Almeida | 08 Mar 2025
Bell Laboratories, or Bell labs, which has now become Nokia Bell Labs, is one of the most renowned research and development organizations in the history of science and technology.
Company story – Quaker Oats
By Kiron Kasbekar | 08 Mar 2024
Quaker Oats is a company whose products I remember from my childhood days. Years before a foreign exchange crisis caused the Indian government to impose curbs on consumer product imports, we used to see a host of foreign brands in the Indian market. Including Quaker Oats, which I remember eating when I was a child, and which has been available for the past two decades or more.
