Montreal’s Polar Bear challenge raises over $100,000 for Special Olympics
Over 300 participants braved the cold weather and plunged into the St. Lawrence river on Saturday afternoon to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Canada
Feb 19
Winnipeg zoo hosting weekend of events to mark International Polar Bear Day
The zoo, which is home to the expansive Journey to Churchill exhibit, is hoping to raise awareness about the animals as well as the roles zoos play in their conservation.
Canada
Feb 22
Marine area bigger than Lake Superior could soon be protected off Ontario’s shores
A vast marine area home to beluga whales and threatened polar bears off Ontario's northern shores is a step closer to protected status.
Environment
Feb 21
Unbearable: Taxidermied polar bear stolen from resort north of Edmonton
RCMP estimate the cost of the taxidermy animals to be $35,000.
Crime
Jan 29
‘We’re turning away revenue’: Outdated VIA Rail cars impacting northern Manitoba tourism
Churchill, Man., has long been a tourist hotspot, but some industry stakeholders are raising the alarm about a lack of functioning rail equipment leading to a decline in visitors.
Canada
Mar 21
Total solar eclipse is almost here. Here are 10 things to know
Canadians are gearing up for today's total solar eclipse that could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are answers to some of the most popular questions on Google.
Canada
Apr 4
Watching the eclipse? Wear red and green to see optical illusion
The Purkinje effect may have the light playing tricks on you if you wear red and green during the total solar eclipse. (But don't forget your eclipse glasses!)
Science
Apr 5
‘You live this work’: Land guardians work to preserve Seal River Watershed
'You know, you live this work. It's not work because you live it. It's a part of your culture. It's a part of your everyday.'
Environment
Mar 27
Crews continue clearing Calgary roads after snowfall warning ends
As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, ECCC said Calgary International Airport received 22 centimetres, the most of the seven stations the federal agency reported.
Weather
Mar 21
Calgary’s polar bears, penguins enjoying Arctic temps, ski hills shut down
Polar bears at the Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo are one of the creatures who feel at home among the Arctic temperatures hitting the city.
Weather
Jan 11
Bird flu risks: What to know as the ‘versatile’ virus continues to spread
As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.
Health
Apr 2
Polar bear dip 2024: Hundreds of Canadians brave cold for new year ‘reboot’
Canadians plunged into frigid waters from coast to coast on Monday to ring in the new year as part of the annual polar bear dip tradition.
Canada
Jan 1
Nova Scotians brave the cold for annual New Year’s polar plunge
A group of friends participated in their annual polar bear dip at Halifax's Sir Sanford Fleming Park, in honour of the new year.
Canada
Jan 1
Churchill Northern Studies Centre using $83K grant to improve polar-bear research
The Churchill Northern Studies Centre says an $83,000 grant from the Canadian Polar Bear Habitat charity "will change our world."
Environment
Dec 31, 2023
Calling all Okanagan Lake polar bear dippers to ring in New Year
Kelowna, while not home to the oldest polar bear dip, is usually the one that sees the most people on the shores of the lake awaiting a quick plunger.
Cannabis
Dec 28, 2023
Total solar eclipse: All you need to know about the rare celestial event
A total solar eclipse is set to darken skies across parts of central and Eastern Canada in a rare celestial event last witnessed in the country 45 years ago.
Canada
Feb 12
Canadian zoo examined animal behaviour during total solar eclipse
The zoo collected data on a wide range of species, including some that are typically active during the day and others that tend to be more nocturnal.
Canada
Apr 14
Traffic woes not a concern as Kingston, Ont. eclipse-watchers reflect on experience
The City of Kingston had prepped for a traffic surge into the city. But while such a surge didn't materialize, for those watching the eclipse, the experience was worth it.
Canada
Apr 8
Total solar eclipse: How to enjoy totality in Kingston
The city has said it is expecting as many as 500,000 visitors for the eclipse, which means it won't be business as usual in Kingston on Monday.
Canada
Apr 5
Anxious or oblivious? Canadian zoo studying behaviour of animals during eclipse
Staff at the Granby Zoo outside Montreal and the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas are participating in a study on how animals react to an eclipse.
Canada
Apr 5
