Colour is part of an experiment that could one day help the ocean better absorb carbon dioxideSome parts of the Halifax harbour turned a bright shade of pink on Thursday — for science. Researchers with Dalhousie University added pink fluorescent dye to Nova Scotia Power's Tufts Cove Generating Station in Dartmouth, so the colour can be tracked as it moves through the harbour over the next couple of days. It's part of an experiment that could one day help the ocean better absorb carbon dioxide. "The ultimate goal here is to test an idea for a technology that would help us reduce atmospheric CO2 and could be one tool in the toolbox for fighting climate change, basically." Mysterious orb found on deep sea expeditionFennel said the experiment began Thursday morning, when about 500 litres of dye, which is water soluble and safe, was added to the cooling water outfall of the generating station.

Everton, one of English soccer’s most storied teams, will be bought by American private investment firm 777 Partners, the club said Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Everton is the latest storied English soccer team to come under U.S. ownership after Miami-based private investment firm 777 Partners reached a deal to buy out majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri. The transaction is due to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year, 777 Partners said. Everton was a founding member of the English Football League in 1888 and Premier League in 1992. 777 Partners already has stakes in a number of soccer teams through its 777 Football Group, which Everton will become part of.

Queen Elizabeth Secondary teachers to appear on Family Feud for Teachers’ Week September 15, 2023The Queen Elizabeth Secondary Family Feud team from left to right: Mr. Badwal, Mrs. Muirhead, Mr. Klein, Mr. Bowie & Ms. Calbick.A team of instructors from Queen Elizabeth Secondary will make its television debut on Monday (Sept. 18) when the fifth season of CBC’s Family Feud kicks off with its first-ever Teachers’ Week. The Queen Elizabeth Secondary team competes in the premiere episode. “It was a really great experience,” said Tavis Bowie, one of the five QE instructors who took part. “We were so excited to just represent the school and come together as a team,” he said. “It’s not about us, it’s about the school and everyone here is excited to see the school represented on national television in such a lighthearted and fun way.”To watch the Queen Elizabeth Secondary team on Family Feud, tune in to CBC this Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

To hold over any fans really jonesing for some stick-and-puck, the NHL’s yearly prospects tournament started up Thursday night. The tournament is taking place in Traverse City, Mich., from Sept. 14-17. Dallas sent 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders north to participate, one of four NHL teams doing so. AdvertisementThe group comprising mostly of Stars draft picks and free agent signings features three former first-round picks along with the Stars’ top 2023 draft pick, Tristan Bertucci. Full schedule for the prospect tournament can be found here, and full Stars-Red Wings replay can be viewed on YouTube.

There are moments of family and friends that have truly brought me happiness this week and I'm happy to share. PWHL draft at CBC buildingThe PWHL draft will be held at the CBC Broadcast Centre on Monday. The birth of this new league will take a huge leap from Toronto and I could not be more overjoyed. The Toronto Film Festival has taken over the city. Tara is part of a band called Joy Drop (no, I'm not kidding) and former host of Hometown Hockey.

ATU Local 113 strongly condemns the behaviour of a passenger who verbally assaulted a transit worker onboard a TTC bus on Wednesday, September 9th. The passenger launched a harmful, racist and misogynistic verbal tirade against the transit worker who was simply doing her job. Transit workers are entitled to the same level of safety and security as all workers. ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred spoke with the media about the importance of safe working conditions for transit workers and why this behaviour should never be tolerated. News CoverageOnline/Print:Toronto Star: Man charged after hate-filled tirade at TTC bus driver (thestar.com)Toronto Sun: A racial tirade against a black female TTC driver has man on charges | Toronto SunCBC: Man arrested after video shows TTC driver being yelled and sworn at | CBC NewsCityNews: Verbal abuse of TTC bus driver shown in profanity-laced video (citynews.ca)Broadcast:Global News: Man charged in mischief investigation involving Toronto bus driver: police – Toronto | Globalnews.caCTV: TTC bus operator was the victim of a ‘verbally abusive’ attack, union says | CTV NewsCP24: TTC bus operator was the victim of a ‘verbally abusive’ attack, union says | CTV News

(Robert Short/CBC - image credit)A provincial official who helps co-ordinate support for people living rough in Nova Scotia has acknowledged that more needs to be done as the number of people experiencing homelessness rises. Some councillors called on the province to do more to help with the homelessness situation. Knight said the province has been funding more housing support worker positions and also employees on outreach teams from Shelter Nova Scotia and Halifax. "That's a very quick transition to housing," Knight said. Story continuesCook said his team has been struggling to keep up with the rising number of people experiencing homelessness.

ROCKWOOD – Erin couple David and Karrie Fraser are celebrating a successful first year at their Bunkie Life factory in Rockwood. The company ships kits to homes and cottages all over Canada – from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island. On Sept. 16 Bunkie Life will host a one-year anniversary open house at the Bunkie Life factory at 4917 7th Line, from 12 to 4:30pm. “We’re really excited to have everything happening under one roof, high-quality and easy-to-build bunkies for Canadians made by Canadians,” the couple states. To watch the Dragon’s Den episode with David and Karrie Fraser visit cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/bunkie-life.

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Consider curbing how much meat you eat. A new peer-reviewed study out of Oxford University in the U.K. says that people who eat a vegan diet are responsible for 75 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than meat eaters.

Canopy Growth Corp. has "obtained creditor protection" for its BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. division and "intends to seek permission to sell the business." The company pursued creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice because its sports drink business BioSteel "no longer has access to funding." Canopy described BioSteel as a "significant drag on its profitability and cash flow," saying about 60% of the company’s adjusted EBITDA loss was "attributable to BioSteel." Canopy also "intends to launch a Chapter 15 case" in the U.S. to address its American BioSteel assets (CP, 9/14). Canopy Growth bought a majority interest in BioSteel in 2019.

After three days of voting, UFCW on Sept. 14 announced members voted 98 per cent in favour of strike authorization. That means union leaders have the ability call a strike, but UFCW said they plan to keep bargaining. The vote ended on the same day that Empire, Canada’s second-largest grocer, reported better-than-expected sales and profit growth in the first quarter. Story continues“The wage offer made by Sobeys is simply insulting to our members — and is forcing our hand,” Novak said in the statement. “With all of that growth and all of that profit, we want to see workers getting some of the share,” Novak said.

Numeris has released PPM ratings for the 13-week period from May 29 to Aug. 27. In Vancouver, 980 CKNW grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with a 14.5% share of hours tuned (up from 12.5%). Taking the top spot for F25-54 is 94.5 Virgin Radio with a 19.0% (down from 19.2%) share. The CRTC has approved an application by Four Senses Entertainment for a broadcast licence to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Squamish. The station proposes to broadcast 40% Canadian music selections, higher than the 35% required.

The owner of sports drink company BioSteel says it has filed for creditor protection in the U.S. and Canada and is trying to find a buyer for the business. Companies undergo CCAA when they seek a court's help to protect them from their creditors. Alongside the Canadian CCAA proceedings, the company will also undergo creditor protection under Chapter 15 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. While companies do often shut down completely as a result of CCAA proceedings, they don't always. BioSteel sought creditor protection under the CCAA to conduct a court-supervised sale process for its business and property for the benefit of its stakeholders.

September 14, 2023 —Yvonne Lawley, an assistant professor of plant science at the University of Manitoba, said the practice of cover cropping isn’t new. “What is new about it is the way we think about using plants as cover crops,” she said. Lawley said farmers often grew cover crops at the same time as their normal crops. Now, she said, the technique aims to extend growth into what she calls “shoulder seasons,” notably the early spring and late autumn.

Key Contributions to Two FilmsIn Dominic Savage’s Canadian drama, Close To You, Elliot Page shines in the lead role. Through these contributions, Elliot Page strives toward a more inclusive and diverse cinematic landscape by providing audiences with authentic and compelling narratives. Co-star Praises for Page’s BraveryClose To You co-star, Wendy Crewson, commends Elliot Page’s bravery in the entertainment industry. FAQ: A Showcase of Versatility at TIFFWhat were Elliot Page’s contributions at TIFF? Elliot Page’s memoir recounts his experiences around his gender identity and promotes acceptance and understanding for individuals in similar situations.