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N.B. nuclear company selling ‘distressed assets’ to B.C. buyer

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 05:00

A company that was aiming to build its first small modular nuclear reactor in New Brunswick is putting some of its assets up for sale as its future in the province is increasingly in doubt.

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Paging Dr. AI to the ER? Artificial intelligence shows promise in emergency room diagnosis

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 04:00

As hospitals increase their use of artificial intelligence to improve patient care, a U.S. study has found that an AI tool has proven effective at making emergency medical diagnoses — even better than actual doctors, in some cases.

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How to survive if you’re suffering through Canada’s 'longer and more severe' allergy seasons

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 04:00

Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and stronger pollen seasons, largely thanks to climate change. Here's a primer on the hardest-hit cities, the latest science and what treatments can help you survive another allergen-filled spring and summer.

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Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 17:15

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks, the race is on to secure the region's water supply for the next century. But the solutions on the table are bolder than you might expect, ranging from tapping backup lakes to giant straws and massive dam expansions. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe investigates how the city plans to keep the taps running. Correction: This video was edited after it was first published to correct spelling errors in the names of two people.

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Researchers 'hopeful' after North Atlantic right whale baby boom

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 14:49

Twenty-three North Atlantic right whales were born during this year's calving season — the highest number in more than 15 years.

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How multi-million dollar speculative betting could convert climate change skeptics

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:00

An investigation over whether temperature sensors at the Paris airport were tampered with to manipulate winning bets online is putting a new focus on the growing popularity of climate-related wagers.

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Lake Huron's 'fish city' is a sign of trouble at nuclear plant, says Ontario First Nation

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:00

Saugeen Ojibway Nation is challenging the portrayal of footage of a 'fish city' in the warm waters near Bruce Nuclear Generating Station as a 'fish trap,' raising questions about ecological costs as the operator seeks to raise reactor limits.

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'I can't leave him': Sask. tow truck driver rescues moose trapped in ice

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 20:19

Clint Gottinger, a tow truck driver in rural Saskatchewan, was heading out to work when he noticed a moose trapped in some ice.

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B.C. officers now allowed to kill abandoned domestic sheep to protect wild animals

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 22:23

In a statement, the province says it has changed how domestic sheep are classified under the Wildlife Act in order to prevent disease from being transmitted in what could be large-scale die-offs in wild herds.

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Is your maple syrup real or fake? It’s not that hard to tell

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:03

An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program showed that fake maple syrup was being sold on Quebec grocery store shelves. Producers at one Quebec sugar shack tried both pure and bogus syrup and highlighted the differences.

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Probe underway into waterfowl poaching at Point Pelee National Park

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:37

They say it happened sometime between 8 p.m. Apr. 23 and 8 a.m. Apr. 24 in the marsh area of the park — and are looking to hear from anyone who’s aware of a firearm being illegally discharged.

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Oyster growers in P.E.I. seeing nearly 100% mortality rate as 2 diseases hurt industry

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 05:00

Prince Edward Island's oyster growers have been hit hard by MSX and dermo, two diseases that are harmless to people but can be fatal to the mollusk. They say P.E.I.'s industry is being wiped out.

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Otterly adorable: River otter pups found hidden under Richmond shed

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 09:00

Chances are, at some point, everyone encounters a not-so-welcome visitor in or around their home. Perhaps a destructive squirrel in the attic, a smelly skunk under the porch or a raccoon absolutely destroying garbage bins — but this story, dear reader, is about a family of otters.

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Ocean meets orchard: This N.L. company is aging cider in the sea

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 04:30

A cidery in eastern Newfoundland has been submerging their bubbly beverages beneath the waves for some additional flavour.

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To eat or be eaten? The dilemma facing ringed seals in Hudson Bay

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 08:00

A new study looks at the predator-prey relationship between the seals and polar bears. The researchers say that relationship should be taken into account when establishing marine protected areas.

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How Parks Canada is trying to protect rare coastal plant in N.B., P.E.I.

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 05:00

Parks Canada is taking steps to protect a rare coastal plant, the Gulf of St. Lawrence beach pinweed, at Kouchibouguac and Prince Edward Island national parks.

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What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and why are scientists worried about it slowing down?

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 04:00

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse.

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Gatineau woman told her bird feeder could lead to $400 fine

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:16

A Gatineau woman said she's taken aback after the city warned her she could face a $400 fine over the bird feeder in her backyard.

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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk announced as part of a crew heading to the International Space Station

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:10

Hot off the heels of the Artemis II mission around the moon that included Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Canadian has been announced for another space mission.

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Monstrous octopus terrorized seas off B.C. in Age of Dinosaurs, study suggests

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:36

Whale-sized, monstrous octopuses prowled the seas during the Age of Dinosaurs, snatching prey with their huge tentacles and crunching them with powerful jaws, fossils from B.C. and Japan suggest.

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