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American aquariums say they are working to provide future for Marineland’s belugasAmerican aquariums say they visited Marineland last week with the goal of "providing hope and a future" for 30 beluga whales that face euthanasia should they not be moved.CanadaJan 23
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‘Exceptionally unique’ amphibian stars in Vancouver Aquarium exhibitThe exhibit highlights the urgent need to protect the axolotl’s natural habitat, which now exists in the wild only in the waterways of Xochimilco in Mexico City.EducationJan 10
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Ottawa gives conditional OK for Marineland to export remaining belugasFederal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says she has provided conditional approval for the export of Marineland's remaining beluga whales to the United States.CanadaJan 26
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Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sourcesMarineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last remaining captive whales and dolphins in Canada to several institutions in the United States.CanadaJan 22
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Postmortem reveals Toronto Zoo’s Kiko the giraffe died from cardiac failureThe Toronto Zoo says a postmortem examination has determined the death of Kiko the giraffe was consistent with cardiac failure following acute muscle exertion.CanadaFeb 14
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Casino Nova Scotia moving from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth CrossingThe current property on the Halifax waterfront will be listed for sale in the coming weeks. Operations will continue until the new facility is built.CanadaJan 14
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Toronto Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe dies after being caught in ‘tragic incident’The Toronto Zoo says Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died after becoming caught in an opening door while being moved within his behind-the-scenes habitat.CanadaJan 3
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Looking to adopt a hamster? AARCS looking for homes, suppliesAlberta Animal Rescue Care Society is hoping people will donate supplies and consider adopting after a resident brought in a pregnant hamster they had "unknowingly" purchased.CanadaNov 19, 2025
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18-year-old woman dies during cruise ship voyage, FBI joins investigationAnna Kepner, a recent high school graduate, was travelling on the Carnival Horizon cruise from Miami to the Caribbean when she died.TrendingNov 10, 2025
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Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuaryFederal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.CanadaOct 7, 2025
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Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminentFisheries Minister Joanne Thompson earlier this week denied Marineland's request to export 30 belugas to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, an aquarium in China.CanadaOct 3, 2025
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Ottawa denies Marineland request to export remaining beluga whales to ChinaFisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says the federal government will not grant an export permit to ship the 30 whales to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom aquarium.CanadaOct 1, 2025
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Ontario tells federal government to approve Marineland whale transfer to China, Nova ScotiaSolicitor General Michael Kerzner appeared to punt the responsibility back to the federal government while claiming the Ontario government is "not abandoning the whales."PoliticsOct 23, 2025
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Slow but steady growth in population of North Atlantic right whalesA whale conservation group says the estimated population of North Atlantic right whales in 2024 was 384, a rise of 2.1 per cent over the estimate of 376 in 2023.EnvironmentOct 21, 2025
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Marineland’s belugas are alive after euthanasia deadline passes, Ontario saysThe Niagara Falls, Ont., park threatened to euthanize its 30 beluga whales if the federal government didn't inject emergency funds for their care.PoliticsOct 9, 2025
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Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland’s 30 belugas amid euthanasia threatGovernments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa.CanadaOct 7, 2025
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‘We need to get them out’: Beluga trainer fired by Marineland speaks outMarineland's crumbling infrastructure, staffing shortage and lack of resources have created dangerous conditions for its belugas, a fired beluga trainer says.CanadaOct 14, 2025
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‘It’s just terrible over there,’ Premier Doug Ford says of MarinelandOntario Premier Doug Ford says the situation at Marineland is "terrible" for the 30 belugas that remain there, the last captive whales in Canada.PoliticsSep 25, 2025
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60+ best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales for 2025From Cetaphil and Calvin Klein to Dyson, Shark and Samsung. Whether you’re shopping for everyday essentials or big-ticket items, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is the time to save.The CuratorOct 10, 2025
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Another beluga, seal have died at Marineland. The deaths caught Doug Ford’s attentionAnother beluga whale and a harbour seal have died at Marineland, and those deaths have caught the attention of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, The Canadian Press has learned.CanadaSep 4, 2025