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The Upper Nicola Band is bringing three pairs of endangered burrowing owls back to the wild next week, celebrating a decade of successful conservation. Their program has helped reverse a 90% population crash that nearly wiped out the species in western Canada.
A groundbreaking partnership between Canadian and Japanese biotech companies could slash the cost of life-saving gene therapies. With government support, they're creating technology to produce treatments faster and cheaper than ever before. --- ##
Tannis Richardson turned personal tragedy into a movement that raised $8 million and made Manitoba the best province in Canada for diabetes device coverage. Her half-century of dedication just changed life for 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes.
Parents of children with severe allergies just got life-changing news from Health Canada. A nasal spray alternative to EpiPens is now approved, eliminating the fear of needles during emergencies.
Millions of Canadians with severe allergies can now treat life-threatening reactions without needles. Health Canada just approved Neffy, a pocket-sized nasal spray that delivers the same life-saving epinephrine as EpiPens.
Brent Hill '04 worked 30 hours a week at Costco while playing college hockey. Twenty-two years later, he helped coach Team USA to Olympic gold in overtime against Canada.
Canada's largest pension fund just crossed the halfway point toward its 2030 climate goal, pouring $164 billion into climate action investments. La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is proving that massive institutional investors can drive real environmental change.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just gave millions of families relief at the pump by suspending federal fuel taxes for nearly five months. The move will save money for drivers, truckers, and businesses starting April 20.
SiriusXM Canada just opened applications for a major competition that gives emerging Francophone musicians a shot at $25,000, performances at Quebec's top festivals, and a showcase in Paris. The search for Canada's next French-language music star is on.
Canada's wheelchair curling team clinched Paralympic gold with a heart-stopping final throw, securing their first win in the sport since 2014. For lead Collinda Joseph, the victory caps a 15-year journey of perseverance after a life-changing train accident.
A new nationwide competition is giving emerging French-language musicians in Canada a shot at stardom, international stages, and serious cash prizes. The Nouvelles Ondes program opens doors to Paris performances and major Quebec festivals.
A new $30 million investment will help Latin America and the Caribbean close a critical $2 billion infrastructure gap while fighting climate change. The loan prioritizes renewable energy projects and women-led businesses in a region highly vulnerable to extreme weather.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney just achieved something no government has done before: flipping from minority to majority power between national elections. The historic win gives his Liberal party full control to pass legislation without opposition support through 2029.
A Glasgow physiotherapist who flew to Canada in 1974 with $300 and no job became the only Brit to win an NBA championship ring—six times over. At 74, Alex McKechnie is still revolutionizing how athletes recover from career-ending injuries.
A wheelchair curler from Kipling, Saskatchewan just made history at the 2026 Paralympics, leading Team Canada to their first ever undefeated championship. Gil Dash and his teammates swept all 10 games in Milano-Cortina, winning gold in front of 3,000 roaring fans.
A coalition of 16 environmental groups is urging Canada's government to finally deliver its promised clean energy strategy that would connect the country's power grid and create tens of thousands of jobs. The plan could solve energy affordability challenges while boosting independence from fossil fuels.
Over 30 groups are pushing Canada to build a coast-to-coast clean electricity grid that would lower energy bills, create thousands of jobs, and reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuels. The ambitious project has support from unions, Indigenous leaders, doctors, and mayors across the nation.
A northern Ontario city is about to get a major economic boost with 500 new manufacturing jobs coming to town. The new ballistic steel production center will serve Canada's defense needs while revitalizing the local economy.
Minnesota hockey star Taylor Heise achieved her lifelong Olympic dream at 26, helping Team USA win gold with an assist on the overtime game-winner against Canada. After nearly two decades of working toward this moment, she's already setting her sights on the 2030 Winter Games.
A hometown hero returns triumphant as Peterborough celebrates Jon Thurston's undefeated gold medal performance at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The wheelchair curling champion's community is rolling out the welcome mat with cake, congratulations, and a chance to honor one of their own.
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