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SPCA calls for stronger protection of animals under N.W.T. legislation

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:41

The N.W.T. SPCA says it’s gotten concerns from tourists and residents alike for years over the care and conditions of animals, and the current legislation limits how and when authorities can intervene to protect an animal.

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The female anglerfish's shiny lure may be as irresistible to her lovers as it is to her prey

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:16

Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.

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B.C. Ferries alters Northern Expedition schedule amid efforts to avoid hitting humpback whales

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:00

The Northern Expedition ferry, serving Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, is travelling at lower speeds in an effort to reduce the risk of hitting humpback whales and other marine mammals in the region.

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Drone seeding gives P.E.I. farmers a head start on season

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:00

A growing number of P.E.I. farmers are using agricultural drones to give them a head start on the season. Spring time is muddy on the Island, making it almost impossible for heavy trucks and tractors to get into fields. But the drone is adding a couple of extra weeks to get work done before planting. Nancy Russell and drone operator Aaron Adetuyi have the story.

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Marineland requesting $10M-$20M federal loan to export belugas to U.S.

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 04:00

CBC News has learned from a senior government source that Marineland — the permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont. — is requesting $10 million to $20 million in a federal loan to move up to 30 belugas and four dolphins to aquariums across the U.S.

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Electric ferry aims to reduce underwater noise, but threats still remain for humpbacks in B.C.

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:00

A new all-electric passenger ferry is moving ahead and while it will reduce underwater noise pollution, marine mammal experts and researchers says it is increasing another risk to humpback whales.

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Japan issues advisory for slightly increased risk of mega-quake in northern coastal areas

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:09

Japan issued an advisory Monday for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake in northern coastal areas, induced by a major earthquake earlier in the day.

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What can be done to reduce LED headlight glare?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00

A Transport Canada survey that asks drivers to weigh in on car headlight glare closes April 20, 2026. Experts and everyday drivers in Nova Scotia have some strong opinions to share.

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Fish feud: Salmon farmers, conservationists clash over promised federal funding

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00

A salmon war is bubbling up in the waters of Atlantic Canada. On one side are fish farmers who raise salmon in ocean pens. On the other is a conservation group called the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

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An earlier start to P.E.I.’s spring lobster season is proving challenging at some harbours

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00

The spring lobster season gets underway on April 25 this year, one week earlier than the traditional start date of May 1. That's causing problems for at least one of the Island's larger harbours. CBC’s Nancy Russell explains.

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Born with a rare deformity, Benny the foal might still grow up to be a racehorse

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 16:40

Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he's already taking their stable by storm.

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This northern Yukon island shows how thawing permafrost is transforming the Arctic

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 09:00

Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon’s north coast is shedding light on how climate change could dramatically affect the Arctic landscape in years to come.

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North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 08:00

Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.

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Rare footage reveals 'fish city' near an Ontario nuclear plant on Lake Huron

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 04:00

In the warm waters emanating from Ontario's largest nuclear plant, fish are gathering by the thousands. Ahead of an Earth Day livestream, CBC News got a rare look at what some call a 'fish city,' a striking scene scientists say may signal a changing Great Lakes ecosystem.

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Why does Canada still test on animals?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:15

Other countries are looking to end animal testing but in Canada, progress has been slow. CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks spoke with researchers working on alternative technologies to replace animal testing, who hope regulators will soon get on board.

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Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:31

When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead Greenland shark had washed up on the shores of northwestern Ireland, she was gobsmacked. Not only are the massive and ancient ocean dwellers notoriously elusive, but they usually make their homes in the remote depths of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans.

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A chimpanzee 'civil war' erupted in Uganda. Scientists aren't sure why

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 04:00

An unusually large troop of chimpanzees displayed cooperation and social cohesion for decades, until something shifted and they started to turn on each other.

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission — its challenges and its joy

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:26

Jeremy Hansen sat down with CBC News to share some of his insights, like how he felt during lift-off, the joy the mission brought him, and that one time he accidentally let a water bag explode in the capsule.

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Researchers aim to map trade route through ice and enable year-round shipping from Churchill to Europe

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:20

The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation say they are entering a crucial phase of a study to establish the feasibility of turning Churchill into a year-round maritime hub.

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How AI could help conservation work

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:00

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how AI could help protect important ecosystems; get an update on offshore wind in the U.S.; and find out why Parks Canada is connecting with social media influencers.

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