i The Madcap History of Mad Magazine Will Unleash Your Inner Class Clown By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 In a twist befitting its pages, the satirical, anti-establishment publication that delivered laughs and hijinks to generations of young readers gets the respect it always deserved with a new museum exhibition Full Article
i Why the World's First Pet Cemetery Was Revolutionary By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:06:50 +0000 A new book charts the history of pet cemeteries and honors the universal experience of grieving an animal companion Full Article
i Meet the Italian 'Fruit Detective' Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Clues About Produce That Has Disappeared From the Kitchen Table By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help combat a growing agricultural crisis Full Article
i This Savvy Librarian Was the True Force Behind New York’s Iconic Morgan Library By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 It fell to Belle da Costa Greene, a Black woman whose racial identity was kept secret for decades, to catalog J.P. Morgan's immense collection of books and art Full Article
i How the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Went From Its Modest Start to an American Tradition Rivaling Stuffing and Pumpkin Pie By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 A century on, the country’s most beloved Thursday spectacle reaches new heights Full Article
i Celebrate Day of the Dead With These 15 Scenes of Festivities and Remembrance By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show how communities in Mexico and beyond mark Día de los Muertos. Full Article
i What Are Wind Phones, and How Do They Help With Grief? By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000 A clinical social worker explains the vital role of the old-fashioned rotary phone for those dealing with death and loss Full Article
i Could Eelgrass Be the Next Big Bio-Based Building Material? By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:52:44 +0000 On the island of Laeso in Denmark, one man is reviving the lost art of eelgrass thatching and, in doing so, bringing attention to a plant that has great potential Full Article
i From Silk Moths to Fruit Flies, These Five Insects Have Changed the World By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:39:47 +0000 It’s easy to write bugs off as pests, but consider the ways in which they have positively impacted our lives Full Article
i How Snake Oil Became a Symbol of Fraud and Deception By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:38:05 +0000 The terms “snake oil” and “snake-oil salesperson” are part of the vernacular thanks to Clark Stanley, a quack doctor who marketed a product for joint pain in the late 19th century Full Article
i Bionic 'Pilots' Compete for the Gold at the Cybathlon By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:02:33 +0000 In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life Full Article
i Scientists Are Crafting Fake Whale Poop and Dumping It in the Ocean By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:35:30 +0000 The artificial waste could fertilize the ocean and sequester carbon Full Article
i This Is What You're Paying for When You Buy a Bentley By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:13:06 +0000 Manufacturing a Bentley in the traditional way is a time-consuming nod to their brand heritage. Each hand-crafted wheel can take 4.5 hours to finish Full Article
i Marine Atlantic cancels ferry crossings due to rough weather By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:35:05 EST Adverse weather has cancelled ferry crossings between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia heading into the long weekend. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i A 350-voice youth choir aims to make remembrance relevant to young people By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:30:00 EST Shallaway Youth Choir is bringing a program of music to the Basilica in downtown St. John’s on Remembrance Day. Artistic director Kellie Walsh says the choir will sing about such topics as the Unknown Soldier and schoolchildren who care for Newfoundland graves in London. Where Once They Stood will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday. Full Article
i Newfoundland filmmaker explores raising son in era of toxic masculinity By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:30:00 EST Newfoundland filmmaker Justin Simms is releasing his latest film called Sons. It was prompted by the birth of his son and left him wondering how traditional masculine behaviour is learned. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Land & Sea: The legacy of Nellie Winters, a much-loved Inuit crafts legend By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:30:00 EST Nellie Winters is 87. From the time she was a child, her hands and mind have been busy pursuing her love of Inuit art and craft. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i 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
i A relic of WW II has been lifted from the bottom of Gander Lake By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:30:00 EST Bombardier control box recovered during second dive to a World War 2 bomber at the bottom of Gander Lake. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i 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
i Hundreds mark Remembrance Day in Corner Brook to honour western Newfoundland's veterans By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:17:18 EST Large crowds came together at city hall in Corner Brook to lay wreaths and honour veterans on Monday. The ceremony portion was completed with a playing of the Last Post. Full Article
i 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
i Indigenous children in foster care should stay in home communities, says head of roundtable By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:30:00 EST A Labrador foster parent and head of a group working to better the Labrador foster care system is stressing the importance of keeping Indigenous children with Indigenous parents in their Indigenous communities. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Remembrance Day ceremony held for 1st time with Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:30:00 EST Hundreds congregated in downtown St. John's Monday morning to pay tribute to Newfoundland and Labrador's fallen soldiers, and honoured the dead for the first time at the newly refurbished National War Memorial and tomb of the Unknown Solider. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i 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
i Postal union gives 72-hour strike notice, putting rural N.L. Christmas deliveries at risk By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:45:42 EST After a year of negotiations, the postal union has given Canada Post a 72-hour strike notice. At a solidarity rally in St. John's last week, local president Craig Dyer says a strike could mean parcels — including Christmas presents — won't make it to rural communities. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Pat White, Gander-based aviation pioneer behind EVAS Air, dead at 69 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:46:57 EST Pat White, an entrepreneur who launched EVAS Air and the Gander Flight Training, has died. He was 69 years old. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i With 45 years in business, this family's crafts are tied to N.L. traditions By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:27:53 EST The 50th Christmas Craft Fair gathered over a hundred vendors and thousands of customers in Torbay over the weekend. One family business was inspired by the early years of the fair and a passion to keep traditional crafts in style. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Who's sparking joy in your community? Let us know about the people making things better By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:26:18 EST CBC Newfoundland and Labrador would love to hear your suggestions of folks and organizations who are there when you need them — and all the other times, too. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Nurses' union blasts health authority over lack of job offers for nursing students By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:14:00 EST Nurses' union president Yvette Coffey says more must be done to ensure young nurses stay in the province. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says work is underway to match students with job openings. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i I assure you, we're open: A.C. Hunter Public Library welcomes guests despite closure of main entrance By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:30:00 EST People using the library in the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's are being forced to use alternate entrances due to an unsafe staircase in front of the building. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Doctors said her gangrenous appendix was just anxiety. She's not alone By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:30:00 EST A woman who says she was repeatedly denied emergency care last spring is blasting the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system, saying she’s been left psychologically scarred after being told several times that her gangrenous appendix was simply anxiety or constipation. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
i Parents concerned with lack of accommodations in N.S. school lunch program By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Ashley Hickey, a parent of a kid with celiac disease, is concerned that Nova Scotia's new school program does not offer any 100 per cent guaranteed gluten-free options. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i 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
i Nova Scotia NDP, candidate part ways after concerns raised by Jewish organizations By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:51:50 EST A candidate for the Nova Scotia NDP has apologized and is no longer running for the party in the provincial election after her comments on Israel and the Holocaust drew concern from the Jewish organizations. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i School in Sipekne'katik First Nation commemorates Indigenous Veterans Day By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST The L'nu Sipuk Kina'muokuom school observed Indigenous Veterans Day with an event on Friday. Students, faculty and staff got together to honour Mi’kmaw military veterans and RCMP members. Full Article
i Cape Breton food bank offers salon experience to clients needing haircuts By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Volunteers will be cutting hair at a salon based inside a Cape Breton food bank. The goal is to provide clients with the same salon experience paying customers would receive. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i 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
i Cape Breton woman tracks down great-uncle's lost WWII medals in time for Remembrance Day By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A Port Hawkesbury woman has long imagined a Remembrance Day with her great-uncle's war medals. It will happen this year for the first time thanks to some sleuthing and the kindness of her great-uncle's foster family. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i How this veteran from N.S. started a humanitarian group in Ukraine By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Kate MacEachern is a Canadian veteran from Ballantynes Cove, N.S., but her service years are far from over. She has spent about two years living in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian aid to communities across the country. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i RCMP investigating after body found in burned vehicle in Pictou County By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:27:45 EST RCMP are investigating after officers discovered human remains in an abandoned, burned vehicle in Greenhill, N.S. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i CBC Nova Scotia News - November 11, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST The only daily TV news package to focus on Nova Scotians and their stories Full Article
i Remembrance Day ceremony in Halifax held to honour those who served By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:18 EST About a thousand people stood solemnly in the rain at a cenotaph in downtown Halifax on Monday morning to pay tribute to veterans on Remembrance Day. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i Woman urges N.S. candidates to help people on income assistance stay cool By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:59:00 EST As Nova Scotia politicians make their fall election promises, Julie Leggett is urging them to commit to helping people on income assistance stay cool during heat waves. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i Rising opioid overdose deaths should be N.S. election issue, advocate says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST As Week 3 of the provincial election campaign begins, there are questions about how Nova Scotia's major political parties plan to combat the rising number of opioid overdose deaths. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i CBC Nova Scotia News - November 12, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST The only daily TV news package to focus on Nova Scotians and their stories Full Article
i N.S. municipalities defend housing fund Conservatives have promised to cut By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Some Nova Scotia municipal leaders are defending a funding stream the federal Conservatives say they will cut if elected, calling it a "game changer." Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i Rail transit advocate says more highways not the solution to Halifax's traffic woes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:34:41 EST Building highways isn't the only solution to the growing problem of traffic congestion in and around the Halifax Regional Municipality, says the head of an organization that advocates for rail-based public transit. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i CBRM to seek new CAO, but not before municipality's financial situation is known By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:30:15 EST The new mayor and council are planning big changes for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and one of those is at the top of the staff organizational chart now that chief administrative officer Marie Walsh is set to retire. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
i Elections N.S. investigating PC campaign for handing out gift cards By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:19:45 EST Elections Nova Scotia is investigating PC candidate Susan Corkum-Greek's campaign to determine whether it broke the law by handing out gift cards on Saturday outside a Tim Hortons in Lunenburg, N.S. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia