North Atlantic right whales are dying in Canada. Here’s what we know so far
A sudden spate of deaths this year is in stark contrast to 2018, when there were no recorded deaths in Canadian waters. Continue reading
Gulf of Saint-Lawrence
Intense winter storm on its way to Quebec: Environment Canada
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The weather agency said the system will move across New England on Sunday, hitting the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on Monday. Continue reading
Fisheries officials to examine right whale carcass that washed ashore
Animal autopsies done on some of the other whales have shown signs of blunt trauma and entanglements in fishing gear. Continue reading
Scientists investigate cause of death of 8 endangered whales in Saint Lawrence Gulf
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Scientists at Fisheries and Oceans Canada are desperately trying to find the cause of death of eight North-Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Continue reading
Endangered North Atlantic right whale freed from fishing line
An endangered North Atlantic right whale has been freed after getting entangled in fishing gear near the area where six other whales were found dead. Continue reading
Snowfall in Quebec could create ‘hazardous’ winter conditions
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Commuters are being asked to stay vigilant as visibility may be reduced to “near zero at times” in heavy snow and blowing snow. Continue reading