Weekly News Recap: April 11, 2025

Weekly News Recap: April 11, 2025

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin celebrates after breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with his 895th career goal during Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Adam Hunger/The Associated Press)

All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity. -- Gordie Howe

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TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. VIDEO: Ovechkin scores No. 895, surpassing Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record (CBC) What an achievement. Congrats! "Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal in the Washington Capitals' game Sunday against the New York Islanders, beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play with 12:34 left in the second period."

  2. Carney pledges faster project reviews to make Canada 'energy superpower' (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #Good "The front-running Conservatives and Liberals are now both promising new federal offices focused on fast-tracking approvals to develop natural resources and strengthen Canada's industrial economy and foreign trade opportunities amid the turbulence caused by U.S. tariff policy."

  3. VIDEO: 1 in 4 Albertans would vote to separate in a referendum, Angus Reid poll suggests (CBC) ALBERTA STORY #Umm "The new Angus Reid poll released this week also showed that only 24 per cent of Alberta residents feel their province is respected by the rest of the country, which is less than half the level of the national average, 52 per cent. The Angus Reid Institute conducted the online survey March 20-24 among a randomized sample of 2,400 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum."

  4. LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll (BBC) Ha, this is great. I really like the picture of LeBron holding his doll. "LeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again - this time in the toy aisle. Mattel has announced the release of a new Barbie in Mr James' likeness, making him the first professional male athlete to be honoured as a Ken doll. "We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken," said Krista Berger, Mattel's senior vice president of Barbie."

  5. There's a new comet in the sky, and it's already visible through binoculars (CBC) This one is for the comet nerds (I am one). "One of the great things about astronomy is that it's full of surprises, especially when it comes to comets — you just can't predict when a new one might pop up. But when one does appear, it gets both amateur and professional astronomers very excited. And that's why there's a lot of buzz around a recently discovered comet that is now visible through binoculars, if you know where to look. The comet was just given an official designation of C/2025 F2 (SWAN), which is provided by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center (MPC)."

  6. VIDEO: The world order of the last few decades may be over — what emerges could include China (CBC) "[China], for years, has been positioning itself as a country with which others can do business and trade, making inroads into several continents, most notably with its massive Belt and Road Initiative, a series of global infrastructure projects designed to bolster its economic and political footprint. In many ways, the reshaping of the world order arguably began long before Trump's second term."

  7. VIDEO: Trump pauses most global tariffs, but changes nothing for Canada and Mexico (CBC) CANADIAN CONTENT #FlipFlop "U.S. officials initially made conflicting statements about whether a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all goods would apply to Canada. The White House has confirmed that it won’t. Paul Beaudry, former deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, says it’s good news for Canada for now —but the Trump administration could still change its mind at any time."

  8. VIDEO: A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf (CBC) Not quite a dire wolf but, close. "It's a fierce, majestic beast that disappeared thousands of years ago, save for artistic renderings in books and on screen, as in Game of Thrones. Or, maybe, it's just a grey wolf with a few tweaks. American biotech company Colossal Biosciences made a surprise announcement Monday, claiming it had brought the dire wolf back from the dead, thus achieving the company's first successful 'de-extinction.' "

  9. VIDEO: Canadian superhero Captain Canuck is having a comeback, and we have Trump to thank (CBC) CANADIAN STORY "U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats and tariffs have breathed new life into a superhero from the 1970s: Captain Canuck, a government agent with superhuman strength who defends Canada's sovereignty. 'All of a sudden, Canadians are looking to Captain Canuck as a symbol. And it's basically, to them, Captain Canuck symbolizes independence,' said Richard Comely, 74, the artist who co-created the comic book character. Captain Canuck, a.k.a. Tom Evans, is a Mountie who gained his special powers after an alien encounter. He wears a white and red outfit emblazoned with maple leaves."

  10. VIDEO: Trying to fix my combine, I need politicians who really get what farmers are facing (CBC) CANADIAN STORY The right to repair is a big deal. "John Deere is one of the biggest manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The majority of its dealerships in Alberta and Saskatchewan belong to only two companies. For two other popular brands, a chain carrying the brand of my combine, Case IH, as well as New Holland operates no less than 43 dealers across the Prairies. Under this oligopoly, there is little need to compete by offering better repair services. A lack of parts for equipment like my Case lH 1688 will eventually force farmers like me to buy newer machines at high costs."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. VIDEO: 10 greatest acoustic versions of classic songs (Far Out Magazine) What can I say except #Awesome.

  2. Why do our fingers wrinkle in water? It’s much deeper than skin. (Popular Science) Turns out, it has to do with blood flow.

  3. A psychologist describes the benefits of being alone (Fast Company) I regularly like to be alone. I also regularly like to be with people. Go figure.

  4. Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort (The Conversation) Hence why I procrastinate.

  5. You Can Totally Cook Steak In The Oven — Here's How (The Takeout) And, btw, it is #Delicious.

  6. The Seven Mistakes Killing Your Home Cooking (Tastyble) Even I make #6 on occasion.

  7. The “Tip of the Tongue” Phenomenon: What It Is & What It Means for You (Ageist) When you accumulate more knowledge, there is more to sort through...

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. Largest gifts in college history celebrated at 2025 NC Gala (Niagara College) WELLAND STORY "Niagara College celebrated two transformational gifts at its 33rd annual gala on April 5 at Fallsview Casino Resort—a $5 million donation from the Myhal Family Foundation, the largest individual gift in college history, and a $2 million donation from the Segal Family and GuardMe International Insurance, the largest individual gift toward a student program."

  2. VIDEO: San Diego Natural History Museum gets $10M from Irwin Jacobs for research, conservation (San Diego Tribune) #MoreOfThesePlease "Amid potential cuts to federal museum funding, the San Diego Natural History Museum has received a $10 million gift from Qualcomm founder and philanthropist Irwin Jacobs to create the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Science and Conservation."

  3. Wayne State receives $50M for new engineering school, gift is largest in university history (Michigan Live) "Wayne State University received a $50 million gift to advance research, entrepreneurship and promote student success in its College of Engineering [...] The gift made by alumnus James A. Anderson and his wife, Patricia, prompted WSU to rename the College of Engineering in their honor to the 'James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering.' "

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