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Stunning Photos From ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday Brighten Spirits in December
The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn brought stargazers outside last night to try and catch sight of a once-in-a-lifetime event.
If it was cloudy...
The Steve Irwin of Mushrooms: Paul Stamets Works to Save Rare Ancient Fungus to Protect Us From Pandemics
There are some people born to this earth in whom a particular purpose or pursuit is embodied in such a complete way as to...
Canadian Man Drives Stranded American Family 1,000 Miles to Alaska
Though most modern-day women generally don’t like to think of themselves as damsels in distress, when fate lands them in peril, sometimes the only...
Canadian Researchers Gave Homeless People $7,500 Each and the Results Are So Uplifting
Challenging the stereotypes of homeless people in Canada, a research project from a Vancouver-based charitable organization found that simply giving money to homeless people...
Woman Reunited With Lost Teddy Bear Containing Late Mother’s Voice, Thanks to Ryan Reynolds
A 28-year-old Canadian woman is reunited with her lost teddy bear that contained a sweet message from her late mother recorded inside.
New Bird Song That ‘Went Viral’ Across This Species of Sparrow Was Tracked by Scientists For the First Time
A song that ‘went viral’ across a bird species has been tracked by scientists showing the white-throated sparrow’s new tune is here to stay.
3D-Printing Teen Makes Hundreds of Ingenious Devices to Alleviate Ear Pain for Healthcare Workers
12-year-old Quinn Callander has been making “ear guards” to ease the physical pain of wearing protective face masks all day.
Canada’s First ‘Dementia Village’ is Helping to Change How People Care for Seniors With Alzheimers
Since The Village opened in August, several dozen seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia have enjoyed its various restaurants and cottages.
Smelling Your Lover’s Shirt Could Improve Your Sleep As Much as Sleeping Aids
People who slept with their romantic partner's t-shirt was shown to improve sleep quality on par with sleep supplements such as melatonin.
Nearly 100 Truck Driver ‘Snow Angels’ Give Rides to Hospital Workers During Winter Weather
Dozens of nurses and doctors made it to their local hospitals following the snowfall on Vancouver Island this week thanks to some sweet jeep drivers.
More Than 200 Volunteer Firefighters From US and Canada Have Deployed to Help With Australian Bushfires
After Australia offered firefighting aid to the United States and Canada in 2018, more than 200 volunteers are repaying the favor.
This Hiker Credits Metallica for Saving Her and Her Dog From Hungry Cougar
When this woman had a close encounter with a cougar in the Canadian wilderness, she says that she was saved by a particularly gnarly Metallica song.
Canadian Supermarket Proves a Little Humor Can Go a Long Way to Help Save Ourselves From Plastic Bags
The Canadian supermarket came up with an amusing (and some might say devious) strategy to encourage their customers to avoid using the store’s “single-use” bags.
Conservationists Purchase Rare Temperate Rainforest, Protecting the Habitats of 40 At-Risk Species in Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has just purchased to protection from development a tract of rare temperate rainforest, found almost nowhere else on Earth.
Not Only Does Music Make Exercise Mentally Easier; It Also Makes It Easier for the Body, Says New Study
This intriguing new study says that upbeat music helps our bodies to physicallly benefit from high-intensity exercise as well as mentally.
Blood Types May Soon Be Indifferent As Scientists Use Our Gut Bacteria to Make ‘Universal’ Blood Type
Scientists have discovered the key to unlocking a “universal” blood type after identifying a unique kind of bacteria in our gut biome.
After 12 Years of Waving to Students From Her Window, Watch Her Reaction to 400 Kids Saying Goodbye
This 88-year-old woman is finally retiring from her daytime hobby of waving to local youngsters – so the kids made sure to give her a proper sendoff.
Police Are ‘Happily Surprised’ to Report Zero Roadside Busts for Drunk Driving On New Year’s Eve
Contrary to what you might expect, the police officers of this major city were delighted to report that none of the drivers they breathalyzed...
Woman Collected Thousands of Christmas Cards From Strangers to Place on Homeless People’s Pillows
This Canadian woman has spent the last few months ensuring that thousands of people know that they have not been forgotten this holiday season.
Newly-Discovered Cave Big Enough to Fit the Statue of Liberty Proves the World is Still a Wondrous Place
A “honking big” cave has been discovered tucked away in the rugged Canadian landscape – and geologists are in awe of its magnitude.
The cave,...