Weekly News Recap: July 5, 2024

Weekly News Recap: July 5, 2024

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan arrives the the Prime Minister's Office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

If I didn’t fill my schedule with things I felt were important, other people would fill my schedule with things they felt were important. -- Melinda Gates”

SOME GOOD NEWS

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan chosen as next chief of the defence staff (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Congrats! This is such a great move. "Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan has been named the next chief of the defence staff, CBC News and Radio-Canada have learned — making her the first woman to serve as the top commander of the Canadian military [...]. Canada has had 21 full-time defence chiefs since the role was created in 1964, all of them men." RELATED: Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD

  2. Eritrea's Biniam Girmay 1st Black cyclist to win Tour de France stage (CBC) A great victory and an important first. "Biniam Girmay grew up in Eritrea watching the Tour de France on TV each July with his father. He idolized three-time world champion Peter Sagan but never dared to dream of matching the Slovakian cyclist's exploits. Then [...] Girmay became the first Black African rider and first Black cyclist from any continent to win a Tour stage."

  3. U of G Appoints Provost and Vice-President (Academic) (University of Guelph) GUEPLH STORY Congrats Dr. Rosehart. "The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Bill Rosehart as the new provost and vice-president (academic) for a five-year term [...]. Rosehart comes to U of G from the University of Calgary, where he has served as professor since 2001 and gained significant leadership experience in several roles including deputy provost, dean of the Schulich School of Engineering for 11 years, associate head (undergraduate) of Electrical and Computer Engineering and inaugural associate director of the Energy and Environment minor within the Interdisciplinary Centre for Environmental Engineering. "

  4. Why Russia still has friends on the world stage (The Conversation) "Russian president Vladimir Putin’s recent visits to both North Korea and Vietnam received significant attention in the western media. So, too, did a recent visit by Russian warships to Cuba. Before the outbreak of the full-blown war in Ukraine in February 2022, such visits would have likely received much less attention. Now, they come amid western attempts to isolate Russia on the world stage. However, it seems these efforts have had little effect in undermining many of Russia’s international relationships."

  5. New Alloy Promises to Revloutionize Hydrogen Combustion Engines – Popular Mechanics (Hydrogen Central) EDMONTON STORY Nicely done UofA. "While hydrogen seems like a no-brainer energy source, it does come with some immense challenges, especially that it burns at high temperatures (around 600 to 1500 degrees Celsius) compared to other fuels. This increased temperature means components of any type of hydrogen combustion engine need to withstand the rigors of such a high-heat environment as well as remain resistant to corrosion due to steam. Now, scientists at the University of Alberta think they may have found the perfect answer: a super alloy of aluminum and nickel that could be the key ingredient for hydrogen engines of the future."

  6. Ants can perform life-saving limb amputations on each other, new research shows (CBC) The world is a wondrous place. "New research shows that some ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to improve their survival chances. The behaviour was documented in Florida carpenter ants [...]. These ants were observed treating injured limbs of nestmates either by cleaning the wound using their mouthparts or by amputation through biting off the damaged limb."

  7. Heritage Park's 60th Birthday: Honoring Community, Stewardship, and Legacy (Newsfile) CALGARY STORY Happy Birthday! "60 years ago, trustees from the Woods Foundation came together with Calgary City Council to create a 'children's pioneer park.' That idea turned into Heritage Park, and since that time, Heritage Park has become one of the largest and most visited living history museums in Canada, with more than 618,000 guests in 2023. Hosting school programs (over 50,000 kids every year), weddings (over 4,000 in the last 60 years), and everything in between, Heritage Park has continuously cemented its legacy as one of the most loved tourist attractions in Alberta."

  8. 44,000-Year-Old Siberian Wolf Preserved in Thick Permafrost in Eastern Russia, May Contain Ancient Viruses (Nature World News) This is crazy. Crazy cool. "Recently, scientists at North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia, discovered a 44,000-year-old Siberian wolf preserved in thick permafrost. The specimen also has an intact stomach, which may contain remnants of its last meal. Because of the quality of the mummified wolf, the researchers are studying the wolf remains with the hope of understanding its genetics and finding potential ancient pathogens."

  9. He can't afford to rent an apartment. So this man secretly sleeps in an office (CBC) ST JOHN'S STORY "A man in St. John's rents office space, but he doesn't have an office job. He's an electrician, driving from gig to gig all day. The office is where he sleeps at night, secretly, because he couldn't afford to rent an apartment anywhere in the city. For two months during the frigid Newfoundland and Labrador winter, he lived in his truck. Then, in February, he found an office listed for $450 per month."

  10. Is driving through Saskatchewan boring? (CBC) SASKATCHEWAN STORY I disagree...lot's to see, you just need to change your perspective. "The Trans-Canada Highway, also known as Highway 1, stretches 7,000 kilometres through all 10 provinces. It is a popular route for driving between major Canadian cities. Some people seem to think there's nothing to see on the stretch through southern Saskatchewan."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. The fascinating world of Voronoi diagrams (Towards Data Science) This is nerdy cool.

  2. Cognitive Tetris: A Game-Changing Approach to Increase Productivity (Antifragile Productivity) This is a neat approach to productivity based on energy levels.

  3. How Management Can Most Effectively Utilize Boards (Roger Martin) Excellent article with even better questions for boards.

  4. Make better decisions using consent, not consensus (Jurriaan Kamer) I have been in consensus 'jail' and it is not fun.

  5. 4-Minute Magic — The BEST Interval Workout; New Super-Shoe Secrets; Get Stronger In Less Time (Runner's Life) I am always looking for new intervals.

  6. How To Ramp Up From FIT to FASTER; When Is Too Old To Keep Running? The Best Marathon Training Plan (Runner's Life) Yep, I am old. But not too old to quit running.

  7. How to Carve a Chicken Like an Adult (Lifehacker) You're welcome.

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Receives $1 Million Community Donation (Rock The Bruce) KINCARDINE STORY "The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is receiving a $1 million community donation in support of the hospital redevelopment project. Capital Campaign Manager Mark Womack says the donation from Duncan and Lesley Hawthorne was presented on Canada Day."

  2. New $30M donation to help 7 Toronto organizations tackle dementia (CBC) TORONTO STORY "Physicians and researchers who specialize in dementia care and prevention say a new $30-million donation to seven Toronto hospitals and organizations will significantly bolster their programming. And they say the money is coming at a crucial time — as the health-care system faces a rapidly aging population and growing needs. The Slaight Family Foundation, a charity founded by media magnate Allan Straight, announced the large gift [...]. "

  3. Mayo Clinic Gets Massive Donation for Major AI Cancer Research Initiative (KDHL) "A southeastern Minnesota native made the contribution. A news release says the multi-million dollar gift will accelerate Mayo’s ability to use Artificial Intelligence to assist with early detection and intervention in cancer. The donation totals $20 million. It was made by Dwight and Dian Diercks and the funding will establish the Dwight and Dian Diercks President, Mayo Clinic Platform."

LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR STORIES

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