Life is 'better after solar': Harnessing sunlight gives India's salt farmers freedom and profit
Solar panels now power pumps used by salt farmers in India’s western Gujarat state, replacing diesel machines and providing them with increased profits and a better way of life.
Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status
UNESCO Global Geoparks are distinct regions with internationally important geology that tells the story of earth’s history. UNESCO revalidates geoparks every four years, and three of the five in Canada — among only 229 on the planet — have been told they need to improve.
Here's how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health
Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can have short- and long-term impacts on one's health, especially for those with chronic conditions, seniors, young children and pregnant women.
What does space smell like? This perfume-making astrobiologist is trying to find out
Marina Barcenilla was studying the chemical makeup of interstellar bodies when she realized she could marry her two passions — space and scent.
Loop Industries keeps “Buy” rating at Paradigm Capital
Industry watcher says recent Shopify ruling could embolden companies to challenge CRA data requests
Federal court dismissed CRA’s request for six years of data on Shopify merchants.
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Former Raptors star Jerome Williams newest teammate of community connector Swiirl
Startup helps brands connect with community and student creators for social impact.
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Groupon earns another price target raise at Roth
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Food delivery robots in Markham test appetite for high-tech takeout
A fleet of orange food delivery machines is being tested as part of a pilot project led by Skip, formerly known as SkipTheDishes, and Real Life Robotics, an automation company under the University of Waterloo's startup incubator called Velocity.
Here's where wildfire smoke is spreading in Canada and the U.S.
Wildfire smoke is spreading throughout Central Canada and into parts of the U.S., with air quality warnings being issued in both countries.
Can Canada win the fusion race?
Creating the conditions of the sun on Earth has been a decades-long, global challenge — but if we crack it, it could mean limitless clean energy. Johanna Wagstaffe visits a Canadian company betting on a bold new approach to get there first.
Following a weekend northern lights display, there's still a chance to see them tonight
There was a powerful geomagnetic storm over the weekend, resulting in beautiful displays of the northern lights from Canada down to the southern U.S. states. And there’s a possibility that the colourful curtains in the sky could be visible once again tonight.
Massive ash cloud erupts from Sicily's Mount Etna in fiery volcanic show
Sicily's Mount Etna put on a fiery show on Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometres into the air. Although the eruption sent some tourists scrambling, officials said the activity posed no danger to the population.
Women-led startups sweep first Pitch competition on stage at Web Summit Vancouver
Early-stage sustainability startup Lite-1 edged out Glüxkind and Vodasafe.
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Huge Sahara dust cloud smothers the Caribbean en route to the U.S.
A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert blanketed most of the Caribbean on Monday in the biggest event of its kind this year as it heads toward the United States.
UrbanLogiq wants governments to rely on its AI-powered insights
Startup partners with engineering, IT firms WSP and Cubic to source private-sector data for government clients.
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