all The Oscars Are Held in a Mall By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:00:00 +0000 It takes two weeks to dress the venue (which is in a mall, remember) for the occasion each year Full Article
all See 15 Remarkable Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love With Italy By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:56:24 +0000 These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show why it’s one of the most-visited nations on earth Full Article
all An All-Female Crew Sailed 1,000 Miles in a Traditional Voyaging Canoe to Help Save Humpback Whales By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:50:52 +0000 The team traveled from New Zealand to Tonga along a humpback highway to collect environmental DNA and raise awareness of the plight of the marine mammals Full Article
all Six Lodge-to-Lodge Hikes That Will Have You Falling in Love With Slow Travel By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:37:41 +0000 From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience Full Article
all Halloween Is Spooky. But So Are These Eight Other Celebrations Around the World By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:47:39 +0000 From Setsubun in Japan to Fèt Gede in Haiti, these festivals relish in the macabre Full Article
all Go Chasing Waterfalls With These 15 Awe-Inspiring Images By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 See photographs of the beautiful natural wonders from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Full Article
all How the Berlin Wall Became a 100-Mile Bike and Pedestrian Trail By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:52:01 +0000 Once one of the world’s most dangerous border crossings, Berlin's symbol of death and division has been turned into a tangible way to experience history Full Article
all Actually, T. Rex Probably Couldn't Stick Out Its Tongue By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:36:39 +0000 The tongues of bird-like dinosaurs and pterosaurs, however, may have been more mobile Full Article
all Twin Birth Rates Have Soared Globally in the Last Three Decades By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:24:15 +0000 The trend is a result of women deciding to have children later in life and the use of medically assisted reproduction methods Full Article
all Man fatally electrocuted after downed power line in Torbay Saturday By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:28:08 EST Police have reported that a man was fatally electrocuted in Torbay on Saturday evening. Two others are being treated for injuries. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
all Revisiting the Unknown Soldier: How a grassroots campaign brought a fallen comrade home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:30:00 EST Monday marks the first Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in St. John's to include the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We're proud to present again two documentaries that tell a remarkable story. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
all The library is open — really! But the closed stairs are causing confusion By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:47:35 EST The A.C. Hunter Public Library wants people in St. John’s to know that it’s open and accessible, despite how the entrance looks. The main staircase is under repair but there’s plenty of signs directing folks to other entrances. Still, librarians say people are judging this book by its cover and assuming the library is closed. Full Article
all The province is falling into winter in this week's audience gallery By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:32:09 EST Have a photo you'd like us to see? Email us! Our address is nlphotos@cbc.ca. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
all KKK Halloween costumes symptom of growing far-right in Atlantic Canada, researcher says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A researcher studying the rise of extremism in Atlantic Canada warns Ku Klux Klan Halloween costumes are just one example of an insidious effort by far-right groups to normalize hateful attitudes. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
all Independent candidate Smith-McCrossin faces new challengers in Cumberland North By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Independent Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin is back on the campaign trail in Cumberland North, but opponents say the riding would be better represented by an MLA from an official party. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
all 'We're all here together': Montreal English theatre shows its resilience with award ceremony By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST The Montreal English Theatre Awards ceremony is being held this evening at Le Gesù theatre. For the community, it's a time to celebrate their achievements and resilience coming out of the pandemic, together. Full Article News/Canada
all Montreal neighbourhood rallies around cafe after co-owner’s sudden death By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:19:03 EST Loved ones, friends, and people from across the city have all come together to support each other at Pastel Rita, the café Jocelyn Després helped so many call home. Full Article
all 'The anxiety in town is sky-high': Norman Wells residents hold rally over soaring fuel prices By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:12:59 EST More than 50 Norman Wells residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday night to voice frustrations over high heating fuel prices. Full Article News/Canada/North
all Back in the 19th Century, Your Election Ballot Could Double as a Work of Art By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 During and after the Civil War, inventive illustrations allowed Democrats and Republicans to turn American ballots into powerful propaganda Full Article
all Warm days and fallen leaves: Images of autumn in New Brunswick By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:00:00 EST Send your best snaps and video from across the province to cbcnb@cbc.ca Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
all Interim leader calls for end to 'self-inflicted wounds' as PC divisions remain By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:07:17 EST Interim PC Leader Glen Savoie urged members to find a common purpose rather than blame former leader Blaine Higgs. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
all Hardy Cup winning head coach leads first 3-5 team to a Canada West football title By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:54:21 EST The University of Regina Rams knock off their provincial rivals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to win their second ever Hardy Cup championship. An emotional Rams head coach, Mark McConkey talks about how his team was able to overcome a rough regular season and win the title. Full Article
all Ontario wildland firefighters say new bill offering presumptive cancer care falls short By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:00 EST The union for wildland firefighters says a recently passed Ontario bill that makes them eligible for presumptive cancer care under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board doesn't go far enough. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
all The moments that make it all worth it By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:49:34 +0000 "If you are starting out on the language and culture learning journey or if you have been at it a while and are feeling tired and despondent, I encourage you to persevere. To stick with it and pray for strength to continue. Keep asking questions and keep learning about the culture," urges Beth. Full Article
all None shall be forgotten By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:30:13 +0000 Buenos Aires, Argentina :: Logos Hope's crew joins Youth With A Mission to show God's love to elderly people. Full Article
all Small P.E.I. town of Kensington launches campaign against gender-based violence By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST The Town of Kensington, P.E.I., has committed to implementing a new campaign to end gender-based violence. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
all New Charlottetown crosswalk design honours fallen soldiers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:04:15 EST The City of Charlottetown is honouring veterans with three freshly painted crosswalks near the cenotaph where Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held on Monday. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
all Fire at central P.E.I. roofing supply company Valley Truss deemed accidental By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:46:48 EST The Prince Edward Island Fire Marshals Office has concluded its investigation into a massive fire at Valley Truss and Metal in Kensington in October. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
all Is a Charlottetown business group's call to remove rent controls 'ridiculous' or necessary? By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:14:39 EST Some business owners in Charlottetown have made suggestions for increasing the city’s housing supply, but not everyone is happy with their recommendations when it comes to rental properties. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
all Wildland firefighters say bill meant to provide workplace health benefits falls short By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST Wildland firefighters were at Queen’s Park on Wednesday to outline why they feel a new bill that extends protections for cancers, heart injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder linked to their occupation falls short. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
all 'Financially desperate' Winnipeg business swindled out of 2 properties, lawsuit alleges By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST A Winnipeg business owner is suing a man she alleges swindled her out of ownership of two properties after promising financial help — the latest in a string of court proceedings against the man, whom a judge previously described as showing the signs of a "predator" who seeks out financially vulnerable clients. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
all Is Hamilton city hall transparent? The mayor's task force wants to know By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:36:45 EST The city said in a news release on Thursday that the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability — which is in charge of reviewing community concerns about openness at the city — is looking for your feedback. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
all MPs Green and Kwan lead NDP calls on feds to allow open work permits for temporary workers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:03:48 EST NDP MPs Jenny Kwan and Matthew Green say the government needs to allow all temporary workers access to open work permits in an effort to stop them from being in abusive work environments. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
all Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:53:16 EST Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback and East Division finalist for the CFL's outstanding player award was named to the 2024 all-star squad on Thursday. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
all Kitchener teen charged after 13 'swatting' calls threatened schools, people and businesses, police say By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:07:41 EST A 15-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., faces 29 charges in connection to a line of swatting calls between May and October 2024, police announced Monday. The charges come after officers investigated calls made threats to schools, businesses, public areas and residences but all turned out to be false. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
all Regina Rams win 1st all-Sask. Hardy Cup in more than 2 decades By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:22:35 EST The Regina Rams won the Hardy Cup showdown against the Saskatchewan Huskies Saturday, in the first finals clash between the two teams in 22 years. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
all A treaty from the 1700s allowed these 2 Sask. Indigenous women to enlist in the U.S. military By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST These two Indigenous women veterans from Saskatchewan were able to serve in the U.S. Navy and Airforce because of the Jay Treaty, a 1794 agreement that allows some First Nations people to travel freely across the Canada-U.S. border for employment, study, retirement, investing and immigration. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
all Sask. marks Remembrance Day as hundreds pay tribute to veterans, fallen soldiers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:06:14 EST Hundreds of people filled the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon as young cadet bands and bagpipers streamed through the building to remember the men and women who have defended Canada in times of war and peace and the 118,000 Canadians who have been killed in service to this country. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
all Sask. NDP wins all but 1 seat in Regina and Saskatoon after final votes counted By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:04:23 EST The final election results are in for the 2024 Saskatchewan election, which received a higher vote turnout than 2020. The NDP's April ChiefCalf won Saskatoon-Westview. And Saskatchewan Party’s Ken Cheveldayoff was re-elected in Saskatoon-Willowgrove. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
all Saskatoon woman charged after allegedly damaging 14 cars, trucks, SUVs with baseball bat By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:57:55 EST A Saskatoon woman is accused of damaging multiple vehicles and assaulting a man with a baseball bat on Nov. 11. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
all Family of B.C. worker killed by falling pallets calls company's response 'too little, too late' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST The family of forklift operator Bill Sherstobitoff says that the company he worked for, the Great Little Box Company (GLBC), has not made enough of an effort to make things right in the two years since his death in December 2022. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
all Whitecaps player alleging sexual misconduct stunned to learn of coach's rehiring By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:49 EST Malloree Enoch alleges she was sexually coerced by former Whitecaps coach Hubert Busby Jr., who was recently reinstated as head coach of the Jamaican women's national team. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
all Carleton warns of 'significant measures' as deficit balloons By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Carleton University will soon need to take 'significant measures' to balance its budget, according to a letter the Ottawa institution recently sent out to staff and students. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
all Banners put veterans front and centre in small town Ontario By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST A heartfelt initiative is taking root in some small towns across eastern Ontario where light and hydro poles are being adorned with banners that pay tribute to local veterans. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
all Kingston's Aaliyah Edwards holds youth basketball camp after first pro season By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST After playing her first season with the WNBA's Washington Mystics and representing Team Canada at the Olympics, forward Aaliyah Edwards held her second annual "You Got Knext" camp in her hometown over the weekend. Full Article
all Family reeling as 16-year-old victim of alleged sword-and-SUV attack remains in hospital By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:14:44 EST "It's just like a big blur. It doesn't seem real," says the mother of 16-year-old Kaylie Smith. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
all 2-time Olympian Gabrielle Daleman wins women's event at Skate Canada Challenge By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:19:56 EST Two-time Olympian Gabrielle Daleman was victorious in Sunday's free skate to win the women's event at the 2022 Skate Canada Challenge in Regina. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Figure Skating
all Keegan Messing holds on for win at ISU Challenger Series event in Croatia By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:10:55 EST A clean, fifth-place performance in Saturday's free skate was enough for Canada's Keegan Messing to hold off Russia's Andrei Mozalev for the win at figure skating's Golden Spin of Zagreb in Croatia. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Figure Skating
all 2 people allegedly tied to biker gang arrested after scuffle at Sarnia Remembrance Day ceremony By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:04:06 EST A Remembrance Day ceremony in Sarnia, Ont., was disrupted Monday, police say, by the presence and arrest of multiple alleged members of an outlaw motorcycle gang. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
all New fast charging stations coming for Tecumseh town hall, local library By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:54:55 EST The Town of Tecumseh will be getting six new EV charging stations, the province announced Tuesday, in a bid to "support the electrification of transportation across the province." Full Article News/Canada/Windsor