Innovation
How a Canadian-made, ugly-duckling water bomber cornered the world market
New federal funding will help meet demand for the Super Scooper, a firefighting plane that everyone suddenly wants
By Lisa Hrabluk
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Transportation
How to run a railway built on melting permafrost
The train to Churchill ‘rocks like a boat’ when it crosses thawing sections. Can it support the weight of a megaproject?
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Innovation
This new Canadian-made wheelchair is small enough to fit in a backpack
Old-school travel wheelchairs are terrible on planes, but this buzzy 10-pound model is turning heads at airlines
By Doug HornerPhotos by Bryce Meyer
Transportation
Why public transit in the suburbs isn’t always completely terrible
Canada’s urban outposts used to be seen as transit vacuums. But expanded bus service is drawing a surprising number of riders
By Jonathan EnglishPhotos by David Pike
Health
Canada’s HIV moonshot to “tickle” the virus out of hiding
A research team that spans four universities, boosted by massive new funding, is targeting the virus in novel, promising ways
By Lisa Hrabluk
Environment
How to protect a little industry when a big one comes to town
Bears and belugas bring 25,000 ecotourists to Churchill every year. A planned megaproject could put it all in peril
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Trade
The East Coast’s audacious new plan to court Europe
Surprising strategies are on the table to make Atlantic Canada more appealing to its European neighbours
By Lisa Hrabluk
Health
The solution to antibiotic resistance could be ... killer viruses
Karen Maxwell, winner of one of Canada’s most prestigious health-science prizes, on bacteria predators
By Courtney SheaPhotos by Angela Lewis
Artifacts from the Future
The floating power hubs helping to electrify the oceans
B.C.-based Mostar Labs is developing modular battery and sensor units that can charge boats and provide power to industry
By Kat Tancock
Economy
The polar bear capital of the world has multibillion-dollar megaproject ambitions
Churchill, Manitoba, has seen its share of boom and bust. Now it wants to be an energy and transport powerhouse
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Defence
A new plan to save autoworkers’ jobs: get them building military vehicles
Billions of dollars are being pumped into defence. “If we are going to rearm,” says Flavio Volpe, “shouldn’t we do it ourselves?”
By Stephen MaherPhotos by Brittany Carmichael
Entrepreneurship
Debunking the myth that Canadians don’t take risks
More than 20 per cent of adults plan to take the plunge to open a business over the next three years
Artificial Intelligence
Is this the end of math as we know it?
OpenAI’s models solved hundreds of major math problems last week. One professor tells us what it means for the future of the field
By Lisa HrablukPhotos by Duane Cole
Agriculture
Why Alberta farmers are suddenly demanding tractors they can fix themselves
A company selling analog farming tools is fuelling the rural right-to-repair movement
By Curtis GillespiePhotos by Bryce Meyer
Sovereignty
How Canada can navigate a more complicated, dangerous Arctic
Arctic Circle Assembly chair Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson on opportunities and tension in the region and Canada’s new ambitions to lead
Health
This new mRNA vaccine could better protect against the flu
The U.S.-approved vaccine – faster to produce and more precise than traditional flu shots – is awaiting the green light in Canada
By Andrea Yu
Economy
Why the next generation actually wants to inherit the family business
A massive transfer of ownership is underway as young leaders inherit family businesses – and make their own mark
By Emily LatimerPhotos by David Pike
Health
The Canadian scientist behind Ozempic on why he never, ever gave up
Big Pharma scoffed. But Daniel Drucker’s dogged pursuit of a secret buried in lizard genes propelled a mega medical breakthrough
By Dan BilefskyPhotos by Daniel Ehrenworth
Economy
Why Saskatchewan potash is taking a 4,300-km detour on its way to market
Trade tensions, geopolitics and the need to diversify markets have made New Brunswick a new gateway for western resources
By Lisa HrablukPhotos by Chris Donovan
Hear Me Out
The pigment-shifting window that responds to light – and could help slash energy costs
Inspired by squids, U of T researchers designed a window that lets winter light and heat in – but blocks out heat in the summer
By Kelsey Rolfe
Environment
The ‘Lego’ truck that’s trying to fix Vancouver’s recycling problem
Recycling Alternative’s trucks promise to collect flexible plastics in Vancouver. Getting them on the road has been a bumpy ride
By Ainslie CruickshankPhotos by Jimmy Jeong
Economy
The surprising truth about Canadian productivity
It’s not the disaster we've been told it is, and Canada’s better than the U.S. at spreading the wealth from economic gains
By Danielle BochovePhotos by David Pike
Entrepreneurship
Five bold swings to advance the Canadian economy
In space, health care and even recycling, the mood is ‘go bigger and move faster,’ according to insiders at Nrth Festival
Innovation
How to win an XPRIZE
Anduril Industries received $2.2 million for its wildfire tech, but no one won the grand prize – and that might be the point
By Omar MouallemPhotos by Jacob Hege
Innovation
How a Canadian-made, ugly-duckling water bomber cornered the world market
New federal funding will help meet demand for the Super Scooper, a firefighting plane that everyone suddenly wants
By Lisa Hrabluk
Innovation
This new Canadian-made wheelchair is small enough to fit in a backpack
Old-school travel wheelchairs are terrible on planes, but this buzzy 10-pound model is turning heads at airlines
By Doug HornerPhotos by Bryce Meyer
Health
Canada’s HIV moonshot to “tickle” the virus out of hiding
A research team that spans four universities, boosted by massive new funding, is targeting the virus in novel, promising ways
By Lisa Hrabluk
Trade
The East Coast’s audacious new plan to court Europe
Surprising strategies are on the table to make Atlantic Canada more appealing to its European neighbours
By Lisa Hrabluk
Artifacts from the Future
The floating power hubs helping to electrify the oceans
B.C.-based Mostar Labs is developing modular battery and sensor units that can charge boats and provide power to industry
By Kat Tancock
Defence
A new plan to save autoworkers’ jobs: get them building military vehicles
Billions of dollars are being pumped into defence. “If we are going to rearm,” says Flavio Volpe, “shouldn’t we do it ourselves?”
By Stephen MaherPhotos by Brittany Carmichael
Artificial Intelligence
Is this the end of math as we know it?
OpenAI’s models solved hundreds of major math problems last week. One professor tells us what it means for the future of the field
By Lisa HrablukPhotos by Duane Cole
Sovereignty
How Canada can navigate a more complicated, dangerous Arctic
Arctic Circle Assembly chair Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson on opportunities and tension in the region and Canada’s new ambitions to lead
Economy
Why the next generation actually wants to inherit the family business
A massive transfer of ownership is underway as young leaders inherit family businesses – and make their own mark
By Emily LatimerPhotos by David Pike
Economy
Why Saskatchewan potash is taking a 4,300-km detour on its way to market
Trade tensions, geopolitics and the need to diversify markets have made New Brunswick a new gateway for western resources
By Lisa HrablukPhotos by Chris Donovan
Environment
The ‘Lego’ truck that’s trying to fix Vancouver’s recycling problem
Recycling Alternative’s trucks promise to collect flexible plastics in Vancouver. Getting them on the road has been a bumpy ride
By Ainslie CruickshankPhotos by Jimmy Jeong
Entrepreneurship
Five bold swings to advance the Canadian economy
In space, health care and even recycling, the mood is ‘go bigger and move faster,’ according to insiders at Nrth Festival
Transportation
How to run a railway built on melting permafrost
The train to Churchill ‘rocks like a boat’ when it crosses thawing sections. Can it support the weight of a megaproject?
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Transportation
Why public transit in the suburbs isn’t always completely terrible
Canada’s urban outposts used to be seen as transit vacuums. But expanded bus service is drawing a surprising number of riders
By Jonathan EnglishPhotos by David Pike
Environment
How to protect a little industry when a big one comes to town
Bears and belugas bring 25,000 ecotourists to Churchill every year. A planned megaproject could put it all in peril
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Health
The solution to antibiotic resistance could be ... killer viruses
Karen Maxwell, winner of one of Canada’s most prestigious health-science prizes, on bacteria predators
By Courtney SheaPhotos by Angela Lewis
Economy
The polar bear capital of the world has multibillion-dollar megaproject ambitions
Churchill, Manitoba, has seen its share of boom and bust. Now it wants to be an energy and transport powerhouse
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Entrepreneurship
Debunking the myth that Canadians don’t take risks
More than 20 per cent of adults plan to take the plunge to open a business over the next three years
Agriculture
Why Alberta farmers are suddenly demanding tractors they can fix themselves
A company selling analog farming tools is fuelling the rural right-to-repair movement
By Curtis GillespiePhotos by Bryce Meyer
Health
This new mRNA vaccine could better protect against the flu
The U.S.-approved vaccine – faster to produce and more precise than traditional flu shots – is awaiting the green light in Canada
By Andrea Yu
Health
The Canadian scientist behind Ozempic on why he never, ever gave up
Big Pharma scoffed. But Daniel Drucker’s dogged pursuit of a secret buried in lizard genes propelled a mega medical breakthrough
By Dan BilefskyPhotos by Daniel Ehrenworth
Hear Me Out
The pigment-shifting window that responds to light – and could help slash energy costs
Inspired by squids, U of T researchers designed a window that lets winter light and heat in – but blocks out heat in the summer
By Kelsey Rolfe
Economy
The surprising truth about Canadian productivity
It’s not the disaster we've been told it is, and Canada’s better than the U.S. at spreading the wealth from economic gains
By Danielle BochovePhotos by David Pike
Innovation
How to win an XPRIZE
Anduril Industries received $2.2 million for its wildfire tech, but no one won the grand prize – and that might be the point
By Omar MouallemPhotos by Jacob Hege
Innovation
How a Canadian-made, ugly-duckling water bomber cornered the world market
New federal funding will help meet demand for the Super Scooper, a firefighting plane that everyone suddenly wants
By Lisa Hrabluk
Health
Canada’s HIV moonshot to “tickle” the virus out of hiding
A research team that spans four universities, boosted by massive new funding, is targeting the virus in novel, promising ways
By Lisa Hrabluk
Artifacts from the Future
The floating power hubs helping to electrify the oceans
B.C.-based Mostar Labs is developing modular battery and sensor units that can charge boats and provide power to industry
By Kat Tancock
Artificial Intelligence
Is this the end of math as we know it?
OpenAI’s models solved hundreds of major math problems last week. One professor tells us what it means for the future of the field
By Lisa HrablukPhotos by Duane Cole
Economy
Why the next generation actually wants to inherit the family business
A massive transfer of ownership is underway as young leaders inherit family businesses – and make their own mark
By Emily LatimerPhotos by David Pike
Environment
The ‘Lego’ truck that’s trying to fix Vancouver’s recycling problem
Recycling Alternative’s trucks promise to collect flexible plastics in Vancouver. Getting them on the road has been a bumpy ride
By Ainslie CruickshankPhotos by Jimmy Jeong
Transportation
How to run a railway built on melting permafrost
The train to Churchill ‘rocks like a boat’ when it crosses thawing sections. Can it support the weight of a megaproject?
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Environment
How to protect a little industry when a big one comes to town
Bears and belugas bring 25,000 ecotourists to Churchill every year. A planned megaproject could put it all in peril
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Economy
The polar bear capital of the world has multibillion-dollar megaproject ambitions
Churchill, Manitoba, has seen its share of boom and bust. Now it wants to be an energy and transport powerhouse
By Tom JokinenPhotos by Pat Kane
Agriculture
Why Alberta farmers are suddenly demanding tractors they can fix themselves
A company selling analog farming tools is fuelling the rural right-to-repair movement
By Curtis GillespiePhotos by Bryce Meyer
Health
The Canadian scientist behind Ozempic on why he never, ever gave up
Big Pharma scoffed. But Daniel Drucker’s dogged pursuit of a secret buried in lizard genes propelled a mega medical breakthrough
By Dan BilefskyPhotos by Daniel Ehrenworth
Economy
The surprising truth about Canadian productivity
It’s not the disaster we've been told it is, and Canada’s better than the U.S. at spreading the wealth from economic gains
By Danielle BochovePhotos by David Pike
Innovation
This new Canadian-made wheelchair is small enough to fit in a backpack
Old-school travel wheelchairs are terrible on planes, but this buzzy 10-pound model is turning heads at airlines
By Doug HornerPhotos by Bryce Meyer
Trade
The East Coast’s audacious new plan to court Europe
Surprising strategies are on the table to make Atlantic Canada more appealing to its European neighbours
By Lisa Hrabluk
Defence
A new plan to save autoworkers’ jobs: get them building military vehicles
Billions of dollars are being pumped into defence. “If we are going to rearm,” says Flavio Volpe, “shouldn’t we do it ourselves?”
By Stephen MaherPhotos by Brittany Carmichael
Sovereignty
How Canada can navigate a more complicated, dangerous Arctic
Arctic Circle Assembly chair Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson on opportunities and tension in the region and Canada’s new ambitions to lead
Economy
Why Saskatchewan potash is taking a 4,300-km detour on its way to market
Trade tensions, geopolitics and the need to diversify markets have made New Brunswick a new gateway for western resources
By Lisa HrablukPhotos by Chris Donovan
Entrepreneurship
Five bold swings to advance the Canadian economy
In space, health care and even recycling, the mood is ‘go bigger and move faster,’ according to insiders at Nrth Festival
Transportation
Why public transit in the suburbs isn’t always completely terrible
Canada’s urban outposts used to be seen as transit vacuums. But expanded bus service is drawing a surprising number of riders
By Jonathan EnglishPhotos by David Pike
Health
The solution to antibiotic resistance could be ... killer viruses
Karen Maxwell, winner of one of Canada’s most prestigious health-science prizes, on bacteria predators
By Courtney SheaPhotos by Angela Lewis
Entrepreneurship
Debunking the myth that Canadians don’t take risks
More than 20 per cent of adults plan to take the plunge to open a business over the next three years
Health
This new mRNA vaccine could better protect against the flu
The U.S.-approved vaccine – faster to produce and more precise than traditional flu shots – is awaiting the green light in Canada
By Andrea Yu
Hear Me Out
The pigment-shifting window that responds to light – and could help slash energy costs
Inspired by squids, U of T researchers designed a window that lets winter light and heat in – but blocks out heat in the summer
By Kelsey Rolfe
Innovation
How to win an XPRIZE
Anduril Industries received $2.2 million for its wildfire tech, but no one won the grand prize – and that might be the point
By Omar MouallemPhotos by Jacob Hege