Arctic
Canada bidding on high-altitude surveillance drone prototype
The drones could be part of a plan by Canada to better monitor the Arctic, as world powers increasingly shift their attention north. Continue reading
Canada, U.S. should upgrade missile defences amid Russian threat: NORAD commander
Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy says Russia’s recent military actions are one example of the risks facing Canada and the U.S. Continue reading
Possible south coast snow, -40 C temperatures for the interior as arctic blast hits B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Much of B.C. is under extreme cold or arctic outflow warnigns. Continue reading
Australian composer’s music inspired by Manitoba’s Arctic
Australian cellist Rob Knaggs says the province – especially the town of Churchill and Manitoba’s Arctic – has made a permanent impact on him and his music. Continue reading
Arctic wildlife at risk of dozens of new industrial chemicals: report
A new summary of toxins in the Arctic says old-fashioned contaminants like mercury continue to threaten polar bears and whales despite international attempts to control them. Continue reading
Ancient polar bears survived low ice periods on dead whales: study
New research suggests washed-up whale carcasses could have been a major source of food for polar bears during eras of low sea ice and poor seal hunting conditions. Continue reading
Northwest Territories premier believes talks to manage offshore Arctic drilling may signal end of ban
The federal government is opening talks with northerners on managing offshore energy exploration in the Canadian Arctic, a move some hope signals a coming relaxation of the current ban on potential development. Continue reading
Calgary researchers discover 116-year-old whaling wreckage in Canada’s Arctic
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
The remarkable new discovery dates back to more than a century ago – researchers believe the whaling ship Nova Zembla hit a reef off the coast of Baffin Bay and sank in the fjord in 1902. Continue reading
You can now see ‘charismatic’ young walruses in action at the Vancouver Aquarium
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
The aquarium said the walruses will soon be on display for the public; UBC research scientist Dr. David Rosen calls the walrus the poster child for climate change. Continue reading
Despite outcry federal fisheries minister refuses to reverse decision on surf clam licence
Dominic LeBlanc rejected calls to reverse his decision, saying he wasn’t surprised there was discontent among those whose proposals failed to win approval. Continue reading