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Tech

SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew embark on first commercial spacewalk

A billionaire stepped out for the first private spacewalk Thursday, teaming up with SpaceX on the daring endeavour hundreds of…

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Politics

Federal fisheries minister ignored DFO advice by reopening commercial cod fishery

Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier ignored the advice of staff within her department when she reopened the commercial cod fishery off…

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Canada

Would commercial rent control protect small businesses in Canada?

Strolling down 12th Street in New Westminster, B.C., it’s easy to see how the area’s small independent businesses and mom-and-pop…

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Nova Scotia

Commercial whelk fishery opens in eastern Cape Breton

Cape Breton’s seafood industry has expanded to include a small sea snail that’s become a popular buffet item. On Tuesday,…

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Nova Scotia

Port Hawkesbury embracing development ‘with open arms’ as commercial assessment jumps

A small Cape Breton town, dependent for decades on heavy industry in neighbouring communities, is seeing its commercial assessment rise…

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Canada

Edmonton doctor set to be first Canadian woman to become a commercial astronaut

An Edmonton doctor is set to become the first Canadian woman to be a commercial astronaut.   Dr. Shawna Pandya told CBC the…

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Canada

End of cod moratorium touted after 32 years as Ottawa approves small increase in commercial catch

The federal government has announced a return to the commercial northern cod fishery this year. DFO has managed a limited…

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