America’s Cup Recon Diary: April 17

Precision Engineering: The Evolution of Foil Flow The pursuit of speed in the America’s Cup is increasingly a game of millimeters. Recent testing by Emirates Team New Zealand on their AC75, Taihoro, highlights a shift toward hyper-specific foil adjustments to optimize water flow. View this post on Instagram about America, Emirates Team New Zealand From … Read more

Canadian manufacturers slammed by changes to U.S. metal tariffs

The Shift from Component to Total Value Tariffs For years, the U.S. Applied metal duties to “derivative” goods—products made of steel, aluminum and copper—by taxing only the value of the metal contained within the item. While the tariff rate was higher at 50%, the actual cost was often minimal since the metal represented only a … Read more

Canadian lab explains puzzling link between semaglutide, better liver health

Beyond Weight Loss: How Ozempic and Wegovy Are Rewriting Liver Health For years, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been synonymous with weight loss. But a growing body of research, spearheaded by Canadian scientist Dr. Daniel Drucker and his team at Sinai Health in Toronto, reveals a far more profound impact: a direct and positive … Read more

Alberta health authority trying to recoup millions it paid MHCare for drugs never delivered

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has stated that the province’s health authority is attempting to recover tens of millions of dollars paid to MHCare Medical Corp. For drugs that were never delivered. Shifting Strategies in Drug Procurement Alberta Health Services (AHS) has reportedly abandoned its previous approach of attempting to recoup funds by purchasing additional medication … Read more

Wtih SpaceX’s 10,000th Satellite, We Have Great Remote Internet — and Inescapable Light Pollution » Explorersweb

The Double-Edged Sword of Satellite Internet: Connectivity vs. The Night Sky SpaceX recently launched its 10,000th satellite into low-earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of global internet access. Even as this achievement brings reliable connectivity to remote regions – as experienced by polar explorer Børge Ousland on his Ellesmere Island expedition with … Read more

FIFA Cancels Hotel Bookings: Vancouver & Toronto Affected

World Cup Hotel Cancellations Signal Shifting Strategies for Mega-Events Organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are significantly reducing their pre-booked hotel room blocks in host cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Philadelphia, as well as Mexico City. This move, accounting for cancellations of up to 80% of rooms in Vancouver – roughly 15,000 room nights … Read more

Ford to declare Billy Bishop Airport a ‘special economic zone’ to allow jets

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

Loved ones seek answers after 22-year-old student dies while donating plasma at for-profit site in Winnipeg

The Rising Concerns Over Paid Plasma Donation: A System Under Scrutiny The recent deaths of two individuals in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after donating plasma at Grifols clinics have ignited a fierce debate surrounding the safety and ethics of paid plasma donation. Rodiyat Alabede, a 22-year-old international student, and another donor whose identity has not been released, … Read more

Toronto Al-Quds Day rally will go ahead despite Ford’s call for injunction, lawyer for organizers says

Toronto is bracing for an Al-Quds Day rally scheduled to proceed on Saturday, despite a last-minute effort by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to halt the demonstration. Ford announced Friday he had instructed the province’s attorney general to seek an injunction against the rally, which he characterized as “hateful” and a potential breeding ground for antisemitism. … Read more

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from Danish restaurant Noma after allegations of abuse

The Fall of Noma and the Reckoning in Fine Dining The recent resignation of René Redzepi from Noma, the globally acclaimed Danish restaurant, following allegations of abuse, marks a pivotal moment for the fine dining industry. What was once lauded as a beacon of culinary innovation is now grappling with a harsh reality: a culture … Read more