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Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Aurora Borealis Forecast for Canada Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025): NOAA Issues G4 Watch—Best Places, Times and What to Expect

Canada is primed for another night of northern lights. After an eye‑popping display late Tuesday, forecasters say geomagnetic storming will persist through tonight, with a Severe G4 watch in effect and high Kp values likely after dark. Western Canada looks favoured by clearer skies, while clouds could spoil the view for many in the East. Here’s the latest, what it means for visibility, and how to catch the show safely. What’s driving tonight’s aurora over Canada NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch in effect for Wednesday, November 12, following multiple coronal mass ejections
12 November 2025
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Billion-Dollar Brawl: Novo Nordisk and Pfizer Clash in High-Stakes Obesity Drug Takeover

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Today — Nov. 12, 2025: WeightWatchers to Offer Wegovy Pill, Canada Eyes Ozempic Copies, and the Latest Stock Move

Published: November 12, 2025 Summary: WeightWatchers says it will sell Wegovy in a pill once launched WeightWatchers (WW) plans to carry Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy, pending U.S. approval, leaning into consumer preference for pills over injections and differentiating from rivals pushing cheaper copycat products. The move follows the company’s bankruptcy exit and dovetails with a broader U.S. pricing framework announced last week that targets lower monthly costs for GLP‑1 therapies. Reuters Why it matters: Convenience could further expand GLP‑1 adoption. The White House’s fact sheet outlines headline pricing—$150/month for starter doses of weight‑loss pills through TrumpRx if approved, and $245/month
12 November 2025
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DJI Mini 5 Pro Stuns with Next‑Level Features – A Tiny Drone Poised to Beat Them All

DJI Mini 5 Pro Sparks Global Drone Drama: Canada & EU Let It Slide, US Doesn’t

Mini 5 Pro: Advanced Features, Pocketable Form DJI’s Mini 5 Pro is a flagship‑spec ‘mini’ drone. It’s the first in the Mini series with a full 1‑inch CMOS sensor (50 MP stills), much larger than any previous Mini netnewsledger.com. It records 4K video at up to 120 fps (10‑bit HDR), and supports a 225°-tilt gimbal so you can shoot true vertical video without cropping netnewsledger.com. DJI has also added full omnidirectional obstacle sensing and an upgraded ActiveTrack 360° system, bringing flagship-level safety and tracking to the travel‑friendly form factor netnewsledger.com. All of this comes with an advertised flight time of up to 36 minutes, keeping the
28 September 2025
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Banned in Banff: 2025 Drone Laws and $25,000 Fines Every Visitor Should Know

Banned in Banff: 2025 Drone Laws and $25,000 Fines Every Visitor Should Know

Key Takeaways Drone Use in Banff National Park: General Prohibition Banff National Park completely forbids recreational drone flying. This rule isn’t unique to Banff – all 37 of Canada’s national parks are officially “no drone zones” for the public parks.canada.ca advnture.com. In practical terms, this means visitors may not launch, fly, or land an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) anywhere within the park’s boundaries for fun or personal purposes. The policy has been in effect for several years and stems from serious concerns about safety and wildlife. Drones might seem harmless, but Parks Canada has found they can pose risks to
11 September 2025
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Canada’s Space Boom: Inside the Great White North’s $5B Space & Satellite Surge (2025 Report)

Canada’s Space Boom: Inside the Great White North’s $5B Space & Satellite Surge (2025 Report)

Key Facts and Figures (Quick Reference) Historical Overview: From Pioneering Satellites to a National Space Agency Early Pioneers (1960s–1970s): Canada’s space journey began boldly in the Cold War era. In 1962, Canada stunned the world by launching Alouette-I, becoming the third country to design and build its own satellite asc-csa.gc.ca. Alouette’s success in ionospheric research established Canada’s reputation for scientific satellites. By the late 1960s, Canada was also a telecommunications trailblazer – 1969 saw the creation of Telesat Canada as a domestic satellite operator asc-csa.gc.ca, and in 1972 Anik A1 was launched, making Canada one of the first nations with
10 September 2025
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Flying High or Facing Fines? The Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Drone Laws (2025)

Flying High or Facing Fines? The Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Drone Laws (2025)

Transport Canada regulates drones under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations, with Part IX of the CARs introduced in 2019 to set nationwide RPAS rules for drones from 250 g to 25 kg. Drones weighing under 250 g, often called microdrones, are largely exempt from licensing and registration, though pilots must still fly safely. Canada uses a risk-based Basic versus Advanced framework and applies the same safety rules to recreational and commercial flights, regardless of intent. Drones in the 250 g to 25 kg range must be registered with Transport Canada and pilots must hold a drone pilot
15 June 2025
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Connected Canada: A Comprehensive Look at Internet Access in 2025

Connected Canada: A Comprehensive Look at Internet Access in 2025

By early 2025, about 93.5% of Canadian households have access to high‑speed internet (50 Mbps down/10 Mbps up), up from 79% in 2014. The Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) started in 2020 with a $3.225 billion budget and targets 98% of households with 50/10 by 2026 and 100% by 2030. Bell Canada had fiber passed to about 7.3 million premises by mid‑2023, while Telus passed more than 3.1 million premises with fiber in British Columbia and Alberta. Rogers Communications became Canada’s largest broadband provider after acquiring Shaw in 2023, serving roughly 7 million internet customers, with the combined Rogers/Shaw passing about
5 June 2025
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