This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Laurie MacDougall Sookraj makes history as only Canadian woman to lift Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie Stones after first failed attempt and a year of gruelling training. Watch videoLaurie MacDougall Sookraj has made history at the Aboyne Highland Games by successfully lifting the renowned Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie St...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Happiness Habit of the day by Fred Rogers: ‘Endings are often thought of as sad. But more often, they create space for…’ What the American TV host taught us about new beginningsFred Rogers offered a comforting perspective on life’s transitions, encouraging people to see endings as opportunities rather than only mom...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Canada extends remote border crossing permits, new reporting rules to take effect from December 1Canada's Remote Area Border Crossing Program validity is extended until November 2026. Existing permit holders will see their permits remai...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
The 1920 Great Alberta Train Robbery: Three Russian men robbed a moving train for a fortune; Two were shot five days later, while the conductor’s stolen pocket watch led police to the third three years later in AmericaThree Russian men robbed a Canadian Pacific train in Alberta during 1920. The robbers escaped with little money and valuables, triggering a...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Vegetable oil imports decline 7% YoY in July 2026 as crude oil share jumps to 96%: SEAIndia's edible oil imports decreased by eight percent in July compared to last year. Vegetable oil imports also saw a seven percent decline...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amountDespite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ulti...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Canadians may soon see thunderstorms and tornadoes differently as Canada rolls out a new warning system designed to show exactly where dangerous storms are heading and how millions receive severe weather alertsCanada has introduced a more targeted warning system for thunderstorms and tornadoes, allowing weather alerts to follow the projected path ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Who is Pete Hoekstra? Why Canadians are calling for the US ambassador to Canada to be ousted as petition crosses 100,000 signaturesWho is Pete Hoekstra, and why are Canadians calling for his ouster? The US ambassador to Canada is facing growing backlash over his comment...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decis...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
OpenAI has a secret ‘friction’ email that lets employees complain directly to Sam Altman and top bosses and it has a surprising Jeff Bezos-Amazon connectionOpenAI reportedly has an internal “friction” email that allows employees to flag workplace problems and bureaucratic bottlenecks, with seri...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Pete Hoekstra petition: Thousands of Canadians seek to declare US ambassador ‘persona non grata’ as campaign demands his removal in new twist for Canada-US relationsHoekstra petition: The Pete Hoekstra petition has gathered nearly 30,000 signatures from Canadians calling on the government to declare the...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Full-fat milk, cheese and dairy every day? Canadian study delivers surprising findings on weight and cholesterolIn a groundbreaking Canadian research project involving 74 adults, evidence emerged showing that full-fat dairy does not contribute to weig...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
CRA benefit payments August 2026: Four major payments are coming this month and here are the exact dates Canadians need to know, including when families can expect their moneyCRA benefit payments August 2026: Canadians can expect several important government benefit payments this month. Here are the key August pa...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Mark Carney, pressed on Donald Trump's 'nasty' Canada quip, says he is defending workersPrime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Canada's dedication to safeguarding its workers and industries during complex trade discussions. Tens...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST