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Better crop resilience through genetic diversity

University of Saskatchewan advancing ‘package of solutions’ for farmers and food security

Wheat – a vital food crop that feeds billions of people worldwide – plays an important role in food security. Estimates place global wheat production at nearly 800 million tonnes this year, volumes that can be achieved, in large part, due to targeted breeding of high-yielding cultivars.

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Cannabis use in young adults: 5 realities we can’t ignore

Cannabis use among young adults has become increasingly normalized, especially following Canada’s legalization in 2018. According to the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey by Health Canada, close to half of those who reported non-medical cannabis use at least once in the past year were 20- to 24-year-olds (48%), followed by 16- to 19-year-olds (41%) and then those over 25 (23%). Cannabis use is now a common part of social settings and even medical conversations, however, despite its growing acceptance, there are still many unknowns, particularly when it comes to its impact on developing brains.

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Leveraging the power of music

Many great performers have shared unforgettable moments with audiences at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto. The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, the not-for-profit organization that operates the iconic venues and additional performance spaces in Allied Music Centre, is leveraging the power of music to bring people together and help foster a more connected and understanding society.

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Government’s growth push puts spotlight on exploration

The Carney government has set ambitions for Canada to build the strongest economy in the G7 and to make mineral development and production a key driver of growth, positioning the country as a strategic supplier to allies. Industry groups say those goals depend on a robust exploration sector, where access to investment remains a persistent hurdle.

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Corporate Real Estate (CRE): Advancing the profession in a rapidly shifting environment

Corporate real estate (CRE) professionals from across North America will come together in Anaheim, California, October 27 to 29, for the 2025 CoreNet Global Summit, North America. These CRE practitioners will be sharing strategies for preparing for the future during a time of significant change. A key theme will be driving innovation amid shifting workforce needs, new economic pressures, and the heightened focus on sustainability and inclusivity in the buildings and other facilities in which employees work.

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Innovative partnership approach catalyzing climate resiliency

When areas in Bedford, Nova Scotia, experienced more than 250 millimetres of rain in just days in July 2023, the resulting devastation caused country-wide alarm. Considered one of the highest impact flash floods in Canadian history, the incident served as a stark reminder how extreme weather events increasingly place communities at risk.

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