Scattered throughout the century-old Manitoba Legislative Building are the works of famed Indigenous artists, including Daphne Odjig and Jackson Beardy. Some pieces hang in offices, while others are placed for passersby to see. Now, one room in the historic building is home to a semi-permanent exhibit showcasing more than 20 pieces of …
Read More »How origami can help in space exploration
It’s an ancient form of art, but now origami is providing modern solutions in the fields of space, engineering, mathematics and medicine. For one Canadian aerospace engineer, origami and its ability to turn something very large into something very small is helping to unlock secrets about the universe. According to …
Read More »‘Significant’ space study offers hope for bone disease treatment
As the race to the Moon heats up again, new space research may help in the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. A Canadian study published in Nature Communications on Aug. 9 suggested that the human body can recover from bone loss by using fat stored in the bone marrow …
Read More »Edmonton Humane Society hosting pet adoption event to clear space for more animals that need help – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Humane Society launched its Adopt-a-Palooza adoption event on Friday, with the organization’s CEO acknowledging “it’s been very busy” in recent weeks. “But we have lots of families come to adopt as well, so that makes space,” Liza Sunley said, adding …
Read More »Perseid meteor shower peaked for Saskatchewan stargazers over the weekend – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted August 13, 2023 8:51 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Over the weekend, stargazers may have noticed 60 to 80 meteors dashing through the sky at 59 km/second, as the Perseid meteor shower lit up the night. This year, the peak …
Read More »University of Guelph reach finals of Deep Space Food Challenge
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A team of University of Guelph science students are into the finals of a competition that aims to determine the best way to grow food in outer space. The team named Canada GOOSE (Growth Options for Outer Space Environments) is on to …
Read More »Tailgating space to return for Toronto playoffs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2023 9:01 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it’s bringing back its tailgating parties for the NHL and NBA post-seasons. The owner of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto …
Read More »Tent fire on the Downtown Eastside spreads to propane tanks, former event space – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vancouver Fire crews made short work of a tent fire that spread to The Imperial, leading to water damage at the closed down event venue. The tent fire was sparked around 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Main and Hastings Streets. Multiple propane tanks …
Read More »‘Safe, inclusive and judgment free’: How a Thunder Bay group is making space for adults with autism
Excitement fills the room at the Rowan Tree Collective as a small group of young adults scan the Bingo cards in front of them, searching for the latest number called. Someone leaps from their seat and frantically shouts “Bingo.” Friends and family cheer them on as they rush over to claim their prize. This space is something …
Read More »Got space in your luggage? Air travellers get paid to carry parcels
If you’re only taking carry-on luggage the next time you fly, Shelvie Fernan wants to talk. She’ll buy your checked-baggage capacity — and pay you up to $1,400 for it. Fernan is the CEO and co-founder of Fly and Fetch, an Edmonton-based startup that has its eye on being the next big shared-economy firm to …
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