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CANADA: Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils

CANADA: Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils

The Royal Ontario Museum said in a statement that the fossils were exceptionally well preserved at the Burgess Shale, considering jellyfish are about 95 per cent water
BEYOND LOCAL: Marta leaves Women's World Cup, but her legacy lives on

BEYOND LOCAL: Marta leaves Women's World Cup, but her legacy lives on

Marta, 37, holds the record for the most World Cup goals scored, women or men, with 17. She was the first player to score in five consecutive Women’s World Cups, debuting at the 2003 tournament
CANADA: Canada Goose launches second-hand trade-in program

CANADA: Canada Goose launches second-hand trade-in program

The program is being launched to further Canada Goose's commitment to sustainability but also cater to the growing number of people seeking second-hand goods
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Blue Jays unveil new Rogers Centre renovation plans for 100 level

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Blue Jays unveil new Rogers Centre renovation plans for 100 level

Designed specifically for baseball viewing, the renovations will have all the seats oriented toward the infield, improved sightlines with less obstruction, and new seats closer to the field as a result of the remodelled bowl structure.
CANADA: Valdez becomes first Filipino-Canadian woman to serve in cabinet

CANADA: Valdez becomes first Filipino-Canadian woman to serve in cabinet

Her promotion this week to serve as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minister of small business marked a breakthrough for Filipino-Canadians, a community that has raised concerns about what it calls its under-representation in governmen
BEYOND LOCAL: British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

BEYOND LOCAL: British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned
BEYOND LOCAL: Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

When the cost of nearly everything is on the rise it can be difficult for young Canadians to imagine putting money aside for wants, rather than solely for needs
CANADA: Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship

CANADA: Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship

McIntosh is only the second Canadian to repeat as world champion, joining Kylie Masse. McIntosh and Masse are also the only Canadians with three career gold medals at the long-course world championships
BEYOND LOCAL: Cycling Canada says athletes can compete as chosen gender in non-UCI events

BEYOND LOCAL: Cycling Canada says athletes can compete as chosen gender in non-UCI events

It added that, for the rest of 2023, athletes may participate in Cycling Canada events and race categories not sanctioned by the UCI in the gender category identified on their current applicable licence or membership
CANADA: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats

CANADA: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats

In late June, the coast guard imposed its first fine under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, a 2019 law that empowers authorities to penalize owners of boats that are hazardous to marine environments and public safety