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Bird flu risks: Are petting zoos, goat yoga and farms safe activities?Summer is nearly here, and with it comes farm visits, petting zoos and even goat yoga. But with bird flu cases on the rise, people may be left wondering if it's safe to get close.HealthJun 14
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T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A researchA U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.ScienceApr 26
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Nature Conservancy of Canada speaks about deal to protect southern Alberta ranch from developmentThe 22,000-hectare McIntyre Ranch was founded south of Lethbridge, Alta., in 1894 by William McIntyre.CanadaApr 22
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Salmonella outbreak linked to snakes, rodents has infected 70 in CanadaAn ongoing salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to snakes and rodents has killed one person and hospitalized 10 others, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.CanadaMar 20
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Parrot fever has killed 5 people in Europe. Should Canadians be worried?Parrot fever is an infectious disease that is most often transmitted to humans through exposure to infected birds, especially parrots, cockatiels, parakeets and similar pet birds.HealthMar 6
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Anant Ambani wedding: Celebs, wealthy elite attend lavish billionaire festivitiesSome of the world's biggest entertainers, wealthiest business tycoons and influential people have arrived in India to celebrate the three-day pre-wedding festivities.TrendingMar 1
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New walk-in clinic bridges gap for pet owners as N.B. sees vet shortageA new walk-in and urgent care clinic for pets has opened in Quispamsis, N.B., bridging the gap for pet owners in the province.HealthFeb 21
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Things to do in Edmonton on Family Day 2024If you're looking for things to do in and around Edmonton on Family Day (Feb. 19), there are lots of options -- from art exhibits to ice climbing -- and many are free!CanadaFeb 15
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David Attenborough on fossil hunting and unearthing find of a lifetimeThe movie 'Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster' follows the icon as he investigates a giant skull discovered in the U.K. — the pliosaur, the Tyrannosaurus rex of the seas.EntertainmentFeb 13
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Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekFrom Vancouver getting seven World Cup games to the rescue of a rare turtle, here are five B.C. stories to brighten up your week.TrendingFeb 9
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VIDO director discusses research in Saskatchewan having a global impactThe director of VIDO spoke with Global News about some of the work being done at the facility and some of the upgrades being added.ScienceFeb 6
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Tortoise called Frank the Tank found wandering in Richmond, B.C. needs new homeWith a name like Frank the Tank, you might think nothing could stop the 16-kilogram sulcata tortoise, but wandering alone on farmland near Richmond, B.C., certainly slowed him down.CanadaOct 17, 2023
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Robert Irwin shares emotional animal milestone tied to his late dad, Steve"I just know Dad would be really proud, Dad would be stoked," Robert Irwin said of the hatching of a turtle, whose species was discovered by and named after his dad, Steve Irwin.EntertainmentOct 16, 2023
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‘Really sucks’: B.C. resident forced to give up his pet due to lack of available housingMike Hopcraft, owner and operator of Wild Education said last year they took in 123 animals and so far this year they have already received 117.EconomyOct 12, 2023
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How a grassroots group helped save an endangered turtle in southern OntarioAfter nearly 30 years of work, the group's director is hoping that their success with the spiny softshell turtle encourages others working to conserve wildlife.EnvironmentSep 28, 2023
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Red carpet revelry dimmed at TIFF 2023, but movie buffs unfazedYet film buffs were undeterred by the lack of star power, instead choosing to use this year's festival to celebrate the art of cinema and industry workers.EntertainmentSep 8, 2023
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Animal exhibits entertaining Whoop-Up Days visitorsFrom four legs to no legs, the attractions at this year's Whoop-Up Days cover a wide range from the animal kingdom.FeaturesAug 24, 2023
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6-foot-long lizard in Calgary foundAlison Johnson said she let Lucius out into her backyard on Friday before leaving her home and found out he was missing when she got back in the evening.CanadaAug 5, 2023
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How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for OzempicIn 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.HealthJun 28, 2023
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Boa constrictor found in shrub at Calgary Canadian Tire garden centreA pet snake is being fostered after making an unexpected appearance Monday afternoon at the garden centre of a Canadian Tire store in southwest Calgary.CanadaJun 27, 2023