Island publisher deal will grow French-Canadian book reach across North America

Orca Book Publishers teamed up with 6 Quebec houses to bring top kids’ books from La Belle Province west Rooted in the community for over four decades, Victoria-based Orca Book Publishers has quietly grown into a major player on the North American children …

Black bear cubs are newest inhabitants of North America Trek region

At North America's only graphite mine, big battery dreams face a global crush

As the home of North America’s only operating graphite mine and a score of projects queued for development, Canada should be in pole position in the race to capitalize on the vast deposits of a mineral vital to the energy transition.  Yet the 35-year-old …

For Muslims, Mamdani’s rise signifies a new way of looking at who represents America

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor has a group of Pakistani American aunties and uncles so excited that they are wondering if they should have given their own children more freedom in choosing their careers. “What if …

How gambling laws differ between Central and North America

Following the rapid expansion of the iGaming industry over the past decade, governments have seen the behaviors of their gambling communities transform significantly. Instead of trying their luck on the casino floor or at the bookmakers, players are now …

Mount Hood offers North America's only summer skiing on Palmer Snowfield

Mount Hood's Palmer Snowfield is North America's only summer ski area, where thousands train alongside Olympic hopefuls each summer. MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — All winter long, Mount Hood is a premier winter ski destination. But during the summer, skiing  …

How upper caste Hindus imbibed every privilege of White corporate America

In the face of a swelling Hindu nationalist and supremacist movement in India during the 1990s, the same Indian Americans, who had once played a significant role in the agitations abroad against Indira Gandhi during the Emergency years, were now activated …

Bank of America just gave AMD a massive upgrade — here’s why the stock could soar 35%

Bank of America makes boldest AMD call yet amid booming AI chip demand and China green light- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is back in the spotlight—and this time, it’s not just about its cutting-edge chips. Bank of America’s boldest price target yet for …

The week when crypto won big in America

For years, the U.S. government has adopted a hands-off approach to cryptocurrencies, deeming them too dangerous for average Americans — and too risky for the country's financial system. Not anymore. In a historic vote in the House of Representatives …

Dutch elm disease detected in north Edmonton as city battles deadly tree fungus

A devastating and highly contagious tree fungus has been detected in north Edmonton, the latest case of a deadly disease that puts Edmonton's vast canopy of urban elms under threat. In a statement this week, city officials confirmed that a new case of …