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
Canfor to shutter B.C. sawmill, curtail Prince George pulp mill
Canfor has announced it is permanently closing its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake, B.C., shutting a production line at its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, and suspending its "planned reinvestment" in Houston, B.C.
May 9
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
B.C. First Nation gets nearly $16M funding for off-grid solar farm
A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada.
Politics
Apr 19
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
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
‘We’re turning away revenue’: Outdated VIA Rail cars impacting northern Manitoba tourism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
‘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
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
Scaled down Marineland to open in June without rides, animal exhibits
The Niagara Falls theme park has lowered ticket prices as it begins a transition into new ownership and potential shift away from animal exhibits.
Environment
May 7
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
Andrew Tate to stand trial on trafficking, rape charges in Romanian court
Tate, an online influencer and self-proclaimed 'misogynist,' will stand trial alongside his brother, Tristan.
Trending
Apr 26
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
Ontario photographer chasing northern lights captures stunning images
Over the weekend, people throughout Canada saw a beautiful array of colours across the night sky, with a stunning display of an aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.
Canada
May 13
Edmonton-born Cadence Weapon takes aim at the algorithm in technology-critical album
Rollie Pemberton, also known as rapper Cadence Weapon, discusses his new album "Rollercoaster" which dives into a world hobbled by supposed progress.
Entertainment
May 2
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
