BRK Capital’s $20M Fund II: A Rising Tide for Black Founders in Tech Canada’s BRK Capital recently announced the first close of its Fund II, securing $20 million CAD (approximately $14.5 million USD) as it moves towards its $50 million CAD goal. This milestone underscores a growing trend: increased investment in technology companies led by … Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans Monday to utilize legislation passed last year to designate Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport as a “special economic zone.” This move aims to bypass provincial and municipal regulations to facilitate an expansion of the airport’s runway, paving the way for jet service. Expansion Plans and Provincial Action The Premier … Read more
Alberta Poultry Farmers on High Alert as Avian Flu Threat Looms with Spring Migration Alberta’s poultry industry is bracing for the annual spring migration of waterfowl, a period that historically brings increased risk of avian influenza. Following a significant surge in cases during 2025, producers are reinforcing biosecurity measures to protect their flocks. Even as … Read more
Dozens of homes along the Chilliwack River are under an evacuation alert as water levels continue to rise following a week of heavy rain. Damage from recent atmospheric rivers has as well led to the partial closure of the road to Cultus Lake. Rising Waters and Evacuation Concerns Residents are expressing anxiety and stress as … Read more
NASA Gears Up for Artemis II: A New Era of Lunar Exploration After addressing recent technical challenges, NASA is once again preparing to launch its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft towards the Moon. The agency began moving the massive rocket back to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center on Thursday … Read more
India’s Ozempic Revolution: Will Cheaper Weight Loss Drugs Reach US Shores? The global weight-loss landscape is on the cusp of a dramatic shift. This weekend marks a pivotal moment as Indian pharmaceutical companies gain the green light to manufacture and sell generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster drugs transforming diabetes and obesity treatment. … Read more
The federal government has detailed plans to cut billions of dollars from a wide range of programs, impacting areas such as science, tourism, harbour improvements, journalism, foreign aid, and even the development of a Canadian-made lunar rover module. The cuts are outlined in hundreds of pages of departmental plans tabled in the House of Commons … Read more
A Merritt, B.C., father is warning others about the danger of tick bites after a serious medical emergency involving his young son. Tick Paralysis in Young Boy Jamie Stevens described feeling “sheer panic” when his six-year-old son woke up last Thursday unable to walk. According to Stevens, the boy was falling and unable to support … Read more
Jack Hughes’ Puck Pursuit: A Battle for Olympic Memorabilia Team USA’s Jack Hughes isn’t just focused on future hockey games; he’s currently engaged in a surprisingly public quest to reclaim a piece of history: the puck from his overtime goal that secured Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The game-winning shot, fired past Jordan … Read more
Quebec’s Digital Health Record Rollout Faces Hurdles: A Cautionary Tale Quebec’s ambitious $402 million digital health record project, the Dossier santé numérique (DSN), is already running into significant challenges as it prepares for pilot projects in the Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec and North Montreal regions this May. Problems range from translation issues and cost overruns to software that … Read more