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Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Monarch butterflies are on their way back to Canada and a select few will be rocking a tiny microchip for the flight north. CBC’s Jorge Barrera went to the El Rosario butterfly sanctuary in Mexico to learn more about the project that scientists hope will unlock some mystery around the monarch’s migration.

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Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

Europe is eyeing France’s nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensions with Washington — and raises stark questions about who would defend whom in a crisis.

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Sports

March 21, 2026

Hannah, Jared Schmidt capture silver medals in World Cup ski cross event

CRAIGLEITH — Ottawa siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt captured silver…

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Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81
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March 21, 2026

Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81

Robert Mueller, the FBI director who transformed the premier law…

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Sports

March 21, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates capture 8-3 exhibition victory over Toronto Blue Jays

BRADENTON — Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz homered to lead…

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Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies
Star

March 21, 2026

Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Monarch butterflies are on their way back to Canada and…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

March 21, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks

Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part…

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Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage
Star

March 21, 2026

Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20…

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K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul
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March 21, 2026

K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul

After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with…

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Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq
Star

March 21, 2026

Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq

Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there…

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Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?
Star

March 21, 2026

Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?

Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979….

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Sports

March 21, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

‘A learning experience’: Woll looking to finish strong with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Joseph Woll didn’t expect to be in this…

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How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown
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March 21, 2026

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to…

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3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him
Star

March 21, 2026

3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him

When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music…

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NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote
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March 21, 2026

NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote

With one week until New Democrats choose a new federal…

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I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran
Star

March 21, 2026

I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran

Like many Iranian Canadians, Mehdi M. Kashani is watching the…

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The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers
Star

March 21, 2026

The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers

Movie theatre attendance hasn’t recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption…

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Trump says the war on Iran is 'militarily' won. Yet there's still no end — or endgame — in sight
Star

March 21, 2026

Trump says the war on Iran is ‘militarily’ won. Yet there’s still no end — or endgame — in sight

Three weeks in, the joint U.S.-Israel combat operation has killed…

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On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots
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March 21, 2026

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events…

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Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
Star

March 21, 2026

Europe is eyeing France’s nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts…

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Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse
Star

March 21, 2026

Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse

Canadians across the country are experiencing sticker shock at the…

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Police got tip about 'dirty cop' helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer's arrest: warrant docs
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March 21, 2026

Police got tip about ‘dirty cop’ helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer’s arrest: warrant docs

One of the first red flags about now disgraced Winnipeg…

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