It's been 60 years since French thinker Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space made its English-language debut. It’s a hard-to-define book — part architecture, philosophy, psychoanalysis, memoir. And it continues to feed our ongoing need for purposeful solitude and wide-open fields for our imagination.

Dinner on Mars? Two food security experts imagine what it would take to feed a human colony on Mars in the year 2080 if we colonized the red planet. Their research offers lessons on how to improve our battered food systems here on Earth.

In 1919, Canadian artist Mary Riter Hamilton embarked on a solo mission to paint the World War One battlefields of France and Belgium. A century later, documentary maker Alisa Siegel speaks to the artist's biographer, historians, and art historians to resuscitate Mary Riter Hamilton's art, life, and legacy.

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CBC foreign correspondent Chris Brown brings us the latest from the Middle East, NHL star Nazem Kadri shares his journey in hockey, Derek Guy explains how clothes transcend fashion on the campaign trail, and we take stock of one year since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war.

We explore our future living with superstorms, Adrian Ma traces how Vince Carter shaped Canada on and off the basketball court, Connie Chung reflects on her trailblazing career in broadcasting, and we play another round of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!

Marieke Walsh, Matt Gurney and Stephen Maher break down the week in Canadian politics, Michael Coren reflects on the transitions that have defined his life, our U.S. Election Panel explores what to expect in the final weeks of the campaign, and Oliver Stuenkel explains the rise of the BRICS group of nations.

Our Sunday Politics Panel breaks down the Liberal caucus revolt, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa shares her journey to becoming a doctor, Dave Karpf explores how Big Tech is shaping the U.S. election campaign, Jaya Saxena charts how review culture took root in modern life, and John Thorn explains the historic rivalry taking place at this year's World Series.

A Vancouver-based ad agency placed $3 million cash between the glass in a bus shelter, unguarded on the street - to demonstrate a point.

Poised to open in just six years, featuring spas, concert venues and even a Ferris wheel design, this out-of-this-world hotel will be a veritable playground for the ultra rich.

On International Fruit Day, one of the world's largest fruit producers did something very cheeky. It published a letter to His Holiness seeking apple absolution.

It wasn't originally meant to be the TV detective duo's car, but a twist of fate led them to red and white.

Many famous advertising campaigns were laid to rest over the years. Then suddenly they were brought back to life. The Coca-Cola "Hilltop" ad has been revived over and over and over again. Here's why.

Now that commercialized space travel has arrived, the world of marketing is setting its sights on the stars.

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons won his third straight fight after stopping Marcell Sams Jr in the first round in Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday [March 2]. It appeared to be a glancing left hook that dropped Sams [1-10], who rose to his feet but showed little interest in continuing, with the referee […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach is rubbing shoulders with some of the top names in boxing at a two-week training camp in Las Vegas. The Bermudian amateur is honing his craft at the DLX Boxing Gym under coach Kay Koroma, who has trained world champions such as Shakur Stevenson and Jarrett Hurd. Among the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome will face American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on March 30. Kilpatrick, who has lost two of his nine professional contests, defeated Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez [11-22-1], of El Salvador, by unanimous decision in Baltimore in September last year in his […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Some of the island’s promising boxers competed in the inaugural Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF] Development League tournament at Whitney Institute on Saturday [March 9]. The event featured sanctioned fights, masters, corporate and charity bouts, and open sparring for elite and youth competitors. In the men’s junior contests, Qeir Ypaeraguire, of Controversy […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will return to the ring after recovering from a broken hand for a fight at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham, England, on May 18. The 27-year-old fractured his left hand during his points win over Connor Meanwell at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in October last year. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will make his long-awaited return from injury when he faces Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on May 18. Christopher has not fought since his points victory over Connor Meanwell in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in which he fractured his left hand in October last year. The 27-year-old is scheduled […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will fight overseas for the first time when he faces Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on May 19. Simmons, who will meet Aceves in a four-round cruiserweight contest, will be aiming for his fourth straight victory as a professional. The 26-year-old has only completed one […]

Some of the island’s promising boxers will compete in the second Bermuda Boxing Development League tournament at Whitney Institute today [May 4]. The event is expected to feature sanctioned fights, masters, corporate and charity bouts, and open sparring for elite and youth competitors. It runs from noon to 4 pm. The BBF hopes to hold […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher must “box clever” when he returns to action after a six-month injury lay-off against Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on Saturday [May 18]. That is the view of his coach, Anthony Hull, who will be in the Bermudian’s corner when he faces journeyman Ambomo in a six-round […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has described himself as a “road warrior” as he prepares for his first fight outside the United States against Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday [May 19]. Although Simmons will step into a ring on foreign soil for the first time, the cruiserweight has fought […]

Top local amateur boxer Adrian Roach paid a visit to Francis Patton Primary School to deliver an inspirational talk to students last Friday [May 17]. The 22-year-old said he spoke about his journey in the sport and the positive impact it has had on his life. He also demonstrated some of his skills on a […]

Boxer Andre Lambe continued his winning streak in the paid ranks after beating American Kenny Paklos via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25].’ The southpaw, who has an unblemished record of 11 wins, enjoyed a relatively comfortable night in the six-round welterweight contest, condemning Paklos [3-1-0] to the first defeat […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome says he has more fights left in the tank after his unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Bascome improved his professional record to 13 wins from 14 bouts after a controlled display in his […]

Some of the island’s top amateur boxers will face a team of Canadian fighters in FightFest – Bermuda v Canada – at Bermuda College on August 10 at 6 pm. Among the local pugilists involved will be Adrian Roach, the island’s top amateur, Jaidyn Wilson, Jordan Peterkin, Musa Abdul-Jabbar, Mustafa Abdul-Jabbar, Qeir, Yparraguire and Zane […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Cole and Che Durham will step into the ring for amateur boxing bouts in Aruba tonight [July 27]. Cole, who fights at 82kg, faces Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event; meanwhile Che, who fights at 72kg, takes on Jady Gogulski. Both contests at the Manuelitos Sports Bar in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach has enjoyed highly skilled sparring in Las Vegas in preparation for one of his toughest assignments when he faces Canadian Taverio Stewart at the Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Roach spent three weeks in “Sin City”, training under coaches Kay Koroma and DJ Zamora, sparring with top […]

Patchy comeback collection from the Big Big World singer.

An album that has to be heard to be believed.

Minimum wage is going up in some provinces across the country, but is it enough to combat rising inflation?

Canada intends to significantly boost immigration over the next three years to secure its economic prosperity as industries stare down a large labour shortage. The plan also calls for more immigrants to be accepted based on their works skills.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with Canada’s men’s team making its first appearance in the tournament since 1986. The host country Qatar continues to face global scrutiny for its criminalization of homosexuality and treatment of migrant workers.

The rising cost of what sometimes seems to be everything has been one of the top stories this year. And the most expensive time of the year is now here. How have you gotten through the holidays in tough times previously, and what solutions have you come up with this year?

We're into the home stretch ahead of the holiday season, and many Canadians are preparing to carry out their annual traditions or start new ones. What's a new custom you've adopted, or a tired tradition you want to get rid of?

From the war in Ukraine, to unprecedented protests in Ottawa, and record-breaking inflation — 2022 was an eventful year. As we enter the new year, we're looking back once more at the stories that hit home for Canadians.

Kabelaar Ziggo verhoogt per oktober opnieuw de snelheid van al haar abonnementen. Opvallend is dat het Basic instapabonnement een snelheid krijgt van 100 Mb, een snelheid die voor veel huishoudens al ruim voldoende is. Ook de Internet Start en Start XXL abonnementen worden in snelheid verdubbeld.

Odido steekt boven alle Nederlandse providers uit in de recente benchmarktest van vaste internetdiensten, uitgevoerd door Umlaut. Hoewel KPN het beste scoort op het gebied van mobiele netwerken, is het Odido dat de kroon spant op het vlak van vast internet.

Seems sure to appeal equally to fans of Polar Bear, Lockheart and the Duke.

Ellington et al would be proud of Carrington’s 21st century reinterpretations.

Boards of Canada’s breakthrough is a piece of vital electronica history.

Radiohead frontman remains instantly recognisable despite electronic disguise.

A stars-bound journey away from the drudgery of everyday ordinariness.

Few will grow tired of these intimate songs living in their headphones.