There have been great concerns in recent years about the possibility of invasive Asian carp taking hold in the Great Lakes. A recent study showed that only a few need to escape into the lakes to potentially create a population.… »
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Wildlife struggling through harsh winter
Eastern Canada has been hammered by snowstorms this winter and the extra snow is making survival difficult for some of the wildlife. In the last week, four starving bobcats were brought to a wildlife rehabilitation centre in the province of… »
City investigates why huge steel girders buckled
Engineers are mystified as to why four massive girders buckled while construction crews were working on a bridge in the western city of Edmonton. Crews worked all weekend on the $32-million bridge replacement project. Shortly after 2a.m. Monday something went… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International
Plastic waste: Another marine victim?
It was a rare and tragic find. In October last year a small male pygmy sperm whale was spotted swimming listlessly in Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia on Canada’s east coast. A few days later it’s body was found washed up… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International, Society
Fearsome prehistoric predator on display in Manitoba
With files from CBC They would have been the terror of the seas, but fortunately that would have been about 70 million years ago. The mososaurs were large fiercesome predators at the top of the food chain in the giant… »
Doctor wants debate on vaccines stopped
People who claim vaccines are unsafe and profit from it should be face criminal charges, says renowned AIDS specialist, Dr. Mark Wainberg of McGill University. He finds debate over the safety of immunization “outrageous” and says it undermines public health. Measles… »
Economy, International, Politics
New Canada-US border agreement allows more pre-clearance, new rights for officers
In announcing a new Canada-United States border agreement in Washington on Monday (March 16) Jeh Johnson, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Canada’s Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney emphasized the increased pre-clearance that will be done… »
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New bird flu threat, future solution
Authorities are concerned about a new strain of avian flu which is spreading across China. This new strain is exhibiting different characteristics from other strains, and researchers have suggested that it may mutate further and risks becoming a pandemic. Matthew… »
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Habitat for Humanity Canada to travel/build homes around the world in 80 days
Starting May 10, Habitat for Humanity Canada Global Village volunteers will embark on an 80-day trip around the world, building homes for families in Canada and abroad to mark the organization’s 10th anniversary “of volunteer engagement, international housing work and… »
Electro-dance artist Kiesza big winner at Canada’s Juno Music Awards
Electro-dance artist Kiesza was the weekend’s big winner at Canada’s Juno Music Awards. Kiesza won total of three JUNO Awards: Dance Recording of the Year and Video of The Year for her chart-topping hit “Hideaway”, and the JUNO Award for… »
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