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Environment
Divers get up close and personal with great white shark — some biologists aren’t impressed
Two shark researchers who came face-to-face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii. Continue reading
Ice fishing at Shade’s Mills prohibited this season after jet fuel spill, says GRCA
By Alex Gagne Anchor
Ice fishing remains closed at the conservation area following an advisory from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Continue reading
Peterborough council votes to add bike lanes in downtown area on Charlotte Street
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
The City of Peterborough wants to become more bike-friendly by adding more dedicated lanes downtown. Continue reading
5 dead as heavy rain, snow and wind pummel California
The nasty weather is leaving thousands without power and forcing wildfire victims threatened by floods to flee their homes. Continue reading
Canadian homes aren’t prepared for catastrophes: University of Waterloo study
A coast-to-coast study finds Canadians aren’t keeping up with the need to protect their homes against catastrophic events made more common by climate change. Continue reading
Emergency shelter for Montreal homeless opens at former Royal Victoria Hospital
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The former site of the Royal Victoria Hospital in downtown Montreal is welcoming the city’s homeless into its new emergency shelter. Continue reading
Climate change threatens to wipe out most wild coffee species
Scientists warn that current conservation measures for wild coffee species are not enough to protect their long-term future. Continue reading
Penguin populations are among most vulnerable to climate change: study
Some of the world’s most “charismatic” species are the most at risk due to climate change, a new study says. Continue reading
Hanlon Expressway closed until Friday for jet fuel spill clean up: MTO
By Matt Carty Reporter
A tanker truck carrying 50,000 litres of jet fuel rolled over on Highway 401 Sunday, spilling some of the contents into nearby creeks. Continue reading
Major winter storm to hit Halifax area this weekend: Environment Canada
Environment Canada says a low pressure system will approach the region on Sunday, bringing 30 centimetres of snow or more along the way. Continue reading