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BEYOND LOCAL: Sperm whales' clicking dialects indicate 'non-human culture'

BEYOND LOCAL: Sperm whales' clicking dialects indicate 'non-human culture'

To determine if whales’ codas were comparable to dialects in humans, the researchers focused on "identity codas," which are particular to each clan.
BEYOND LOCAL: Trail of slime leads German customs agents to bags of giant snails

BEYOND LOCAL: Trail of slime leads German customs agents to bags of giant snails

Authorities said officials stumbled over one of the snails on a baggage truck and initially thought it was a toy until it started moving
CANADA: Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

CANADA: Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey says the Queen's death last week wasn't good timing, as First Nations were making progress in working with the Crown toward upholding treaty agreements
BEYOND LOCAL: Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect warmer-than-normal conditions throughout September before temperatures start to drop in October
BEYOND LOCAL: Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death

BEYOND LOCAL: Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death

Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies surveyed 1,565 Canadians between Sept. 9 and 11 to learn how they feel about the monarchy and the Queen's passing
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada needs hard targets on disaster resilience

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada needs hard targets on disaster resilience

A coalition on climate adaptation and disaster resilience says Canada needs to better adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change taking place around the country
CANADA: Currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death

CANADA: Currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death

Here's a look at some of the things that will — or won't — change following her death
BEYOND LOCAL: Pumpkin spice among new Merriam-Webster entries

BEYOND LOCAL: Pumpkin spice among new Merriam-Webster entries

Many of the words are slang or used informally on social media
CANADA: 'Payment shock' looms as debt, interest rates climb

CANADA: 'Payment shock' looms as debt, interest rates climb

It's a situation experts say could push some to a breaking point as they rely on high interest rate loans and credit cards to pay for the soaring cost of everyday goods
CANADA: Lisa LaFlamme to cover Queen's death for CityNews

CANADA: Lisa LaFlamme to cover Queen's death for CityNews

President of Rogers Sports and Media says the former CTV national news anchor's talent and experience are the right fit for a news event 'of this magnitude'