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The Buzz on Drones
Do you own or pilot a drone? If so, get ready for new operating regulations coming from Transport Canada. This federal government department will unveil full details about the updated rules in the spring. The changes go into effect in fall 2025.
L.A. Fires: Not a Hollywood Movie
Massive wildfires are raging in southern California.
The Invictus Games Take on Winter
On February 8, the 2025 Invictus Games kick off in Vancouver and Whistler. Up to 550 participants from as many as 25 countries will take part in the nine-day event.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Steps Down
On January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Mr. Trudeau has been the Liberal Party leader since 2013 and Canada’s prime minister since 2015.
Radioactive Radon a High Risk for Canadians
Is radon seeping into your home from under the ground? A new national survey suggests the number of Canadians affected by this colourless and odourless radioactive gas is rising.
Civil War in Syria Comes to an End
A brutal civil war in Syria has torn the country apart for nearly 14 years. Hundreds of thousands of people have died, and millions more have fled their homes.
2024 Words of the Year
Brain rot. Manifest. Brat. Demure. Have you used any of these words this year? Four dictionaries selected them as 2024 Words of the Year.
Language Builds the Brain
Do you want a better-working brain? Learn a second language. That’s what a new study out of Montreal shows.
End of the Eras
Taylor Swift has performed close to 150 concerts on five continents over the past 21 months as part of her Eras Tour. Six of the final concerts took place in Toronto in November.
Canada Mourns the Death of Murray Sinclair
The Honourable Murray Sinclair died in his home province of Manitoba on November 4. A former judge and senator, he is best known for leading Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).