In July 2025, Canada’s labour market took a sharp downturn, shedding 40,800 jobs and pushing the employment rate to 60.7%, the lowest level in eight months. According to Statistics Canada, the decline was concentrated in the manufacturing sector, which lost nearly...
Air Canada has started cancelling hundreds of flights in anticipation of a possible nationwide strike by its 10,000 flight attendants, raising concerns of major travel disruptions for passengers across Canada and internationally. The airline confirmed that up to 500...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has revealed, through minutes from its July 30 policy meeting, that officials were split on whether the current 2.75% benchmark interest rate is already providing sufficient economic support to help Canada weather the impact of newly imposed...
Simon Fraser University (SFU), located near Vancouver, will unveil its first purpose-built art museum—the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum—on 20 September. This admission-free, single-level institution includes a central hearth that serves as a research...
Vancouver Sculpture Relocation Cancelled After Neighbourhood Dispute A towering public artwork in Vancouver has become a flashpoint for civic debate, dividing its creators and supporters from local residents who oppose its proposed relocation. Trans Am Rapture —...
A new initiative has been launched to protect the historic ruins of Wallingford Castle, which have recently suffered vandalism and environmental damage. The ancient site, located in Oxfordshire, is now under the protection of a Heritage Watch scheme developed by...
A newly built £32 million park and ride facility in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, will remain empty for the next few years after proposals for temporary uses were rejected by the county council. Despite being completed in 2024, the 850-space site will not become operational...
Probiotics are often praised for their gut health benefits, but new research suggests that not all strains are equally helpful—and some might even do more harm than good. A recent study published on July 21 in mBio reveals that Lactobacillus acidophilus, a common...
Seeds of seabuckthorn and Himalayan buckwheat cultivated in the high-altitude desert of Ladakh are now part of a groundbreaking scientific experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The initiative is being led by Bengaluru-based space startup...
LADANYBENE, Hungary, Aug 1 (Reuters) – A worsening drought in southern Hungary is pushing local farmers to a breaking point, as climate change steadily depletes water resources and slashes crop yields. Some are now contemplating abandoning the region entirely or...
