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Why these island nations want ecocide to become an international crime
Environmental destruction should be on the same level as genocide and war crimes, according to some of those most under threat from the effects of climate change. Vanuatu, backed by its fellow island nations of Fiji and Samoa, is pushing to have ecocide recognized by the International Criminal Court.
This man wants to sell his home. He's using a Lego replica to help
When selling a house, it’s not unusual to have detailed photos taken, or to nicely stage the rooms. But including photos of a Lego replica of your home is a little outside of the norm. And that's exactly what Andrew Huddleston did.
Gotta buy 'em all: Pokemon card game is under threat from scalpers, fans say
Over the past few months, the Pokemon card hobby has been plagued by scalpers and resellers buying up a large portion of the stock, then asking for double the price on the secondary market.
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These novels tapped into the Canadian fear of American invasion. Are there more to come?
U.S. President Donald Trump's "51st state" taunts are far from the first time Canadians have contemplated the idea of an American takeover of Canada. A handful of books going back decades tell similar stories.
What the 'Free the Beer' case can teach us about interprovincial trade
In 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada had the chance to change the landscape of Canadian trade through a decision around a man and his carload of booze. Now, those cross-province trade barriers are getting another look.
Can this 'burnt toast'-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?
Courtenay, B.C. resident Greg Porteous started making biochar for his neighbours as a way of taking action on climate change. The black, charcoal-like substance holds onto a lot of the carbon in the organic matter it's made from, and can be added to soil to make it healthier.
Pantry-only meal challenges could lower your grocery bill — but it might mean eating weird soup
During the first month of the year, Lindsey Harrington doesn’t go to the grocery store. Instead, she uses whatever’s left in her fridge, freezer and pantry. And experts say that can go a long way to eliminating household food waste, which can in turn, save people cash.
EV rebates are disappearing in Canada. What does that mean for the market?
With the federal government’s electric vehicle rebate over, expect to see a slowdown in EV purchases. But based on global trends, experts suggest the market, and vehicle manufacturers, will adjust.
Ancient forest uncovered by melting ice in the Rocky Mountains
A nearly 6,000-year-old forest is once again seeing daylight after millennia hidden under ice in the Rocky Mountains. A team of scientists from Montana State University uncovered the ancient forest while on an archaeological survey on the Beartooth plateau in Wyoming.
Rural areas are harder hit by climate change. These communities are rising to the challenge
According to a report by the federal government released in 2023, rural Canadians are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. But that also puts rural communities in a unique position to tackle some of these pressing issues.