The subject of bike lanes can be a contentious one, particularly in a busy city like Toronto. Last week, the Ontario government proposed legislation that […]
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Canada’s two largest cities are cracking down on fossil fuel ads
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What’s so special about tonight’s super blue moon?
If you don’t look up at the moon very often, tonight’s the night you should. It’s a lunar trifecta of sorts, and it’s all the […]
Wildfires devastated Jasper. The soot and ash are putting Alberta’s glaciers at risk, scientists warn
As the devastating fires around Jasper National Park filled the sky with smoke and ash, John Pomeroy was thinking of the region’s famous — and […]
What if you got paid to use less power during heat waves?
On a June afternoon when an early heat wave baked parts of Eastern Canada, Paul Richardson was surprised to notice the smart thermostat in his Ottawa home, usually set […]
What’s the right temperature for your air conditioning?
Is your office freezing? Do you need to keep cool to stay healthy? Should you set your thermostat based on recommendations from your utility? If […]
Space junk is raining from the sky. Who’s responsible when it hits the Earth?
In March 2022, a couple living in the rural town of São Mateus do Sul, Brazil, were shocked to find a 600-kilogram piece of smashed metal […]
Why this solar storm was so monumental, and other things to know about the lightshow
The promised northern lights over the weekend did not disappoint, producing a dazzling light show across Canada and around the world. Social media platforms were […]