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BEYOND LOCAL: NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind

BEYOND LOCAL: NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind

Of the nine or so metal-rich asteroids discovered so far, Psyche is the biggest, orbiting the sun in the outer portion of the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter alongside millions of other space rocks
CANADA: Dramatic summer weather has altered the fall colours this year

CANADA: Dramatic summer weather has altered the fall colours this year

As the nights get longer in the fall, trees receive less direct sunlight, and chlorophyll, which trees use to absorb sunlight during photosynthesis, begins to break down, displaying the natural pigments within the leaves
BEYOND LOCAL: Taylor Swift concert movie breaks Cineplex record for event pre-sales

BEYOND LOCAL: Taylor Swift concert movie breaks Cineplex record for event pre-sales

Swift's concert movie will give fans who couldn't snatch tickets along with those wanting to relive the experience a chance to see her perform for the price of a movie ticket
BEYOND LOCAL: Bedard earns assist in NHL debut as Blackhawks beat Crosby, Penguins 4-2

BEYOND LOCAL: Bedard earns assist in NHL debut as Blackhawks beat Crosby, Penguins 4-2

Playing with a charismatic fearlessness, Bedard dazzled in Chicago's 4-2 comeback win
BEYOND LOCAL: Marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.'s fossil emblem

BEYOND LOCAL: Marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.'s fossil emblem

Tourism Minister Lana Popham introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, will see the 12-metre Puntledge River elasmosaur added to B.C.'s list of provincial symbols
BEYOND LOCAL: NHL stars eager to see what Connor Bedard brings on big stage

BEYOND LOCAL: NHL stars eager to see what Connor Bedard brings on big stage

The No. 1 pick at June's NHL draft — the sport's most talked about prospect since Connor McDavid — has been mentioned as a potential "Next One" since age 13
BEYOND LOCAL: B.C. man takes one-tonne pumpkin on road trip to win California weigh-off

BEYOND LOCAL: B.C. man takes one-tonne pumpkin on road trip to win California weigh-off

It's the first time a Canadian pumpkin has won the weigh-off
BEYOND LOCAL: Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at world championships

BEYOND LOCAL: Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at world championships

For Biles, it was also her 33rd major championship medal — across the worlds and Olympics — to make her the most decorated female gymnast ever
CANADA: Superstar Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week

CANADA: Superstar Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week

She will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival
CANADA: Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

CANADA: Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

His work, crafted from a Nova Scotia red oak downed by the storm that made landfall Sept. 24, 2022, is up for auction at a starting bid of $30,000. It is one of three artistic creations being sold to provide funds for storm victims.