Hiker charged by grizzly bear near popular trail in Kananaskis Country
A hiker had a close call with a charging grizzly bear near the the popular hiking spot of Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, according to a provincial warning.
Alaska landslide set off CN Tower-sized tsunami last year — and a warning for B.C.
When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year, it set off one of the largest tsunamis ever recorded, a monstrous 481-metre wave higher than the tallest viewing platform of the CN Tower, a new study shows.
'That bird is a boss': Crow with ripped-off beak thwarts rescue efforts and is surviving on her own
"I can't imagine having half my face ripped off and then going about business as usual," is how Dayna Slater expresses her admiration for a crow that has warded off capture for several weeks.
B.C. residents baffled as strange shape floats through night sky
What was that in the night sky? It’s a question being asked by many residents across B.C. and parts of Alberta after an unusual sighting Tuesday night.
'The rats are like a storm': Palestinians seeking refuge in rubble struggle with rodent infestations
Palestinians living in tents amid the rubble in the Gaza Strip and aid groups trying to help them say rodent infestations have left them suffering from diseases and unsure how to cope.
Corn, beans and squash turn up at an archaeological site near Moose Jaw, Sask.
Around 240,000 pieces of artifacts found at an archaeological site in Moose Jaw, Sask., are highlighting the long human history in the Wakamow Valley.
Researchers are giving salmon cocaine. Don't worry, it's for science
With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways across the globe, Canadian researcher Erin McCallum and her team set out to understand the impact of these illicit drugs on fish in Sweden.
Video captures grey whale being struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver
Witnesses along Vancouver’s seawall saw the collision unfold in the water near Siwash Rock in Stanley Park around 7:30 p.m. PT on Monday.
7 grey whales have been found dead off Vancouver Island this year
More grey whales have washed up dead off the west coast of Vancouver Island, bringing the total to seven found dead.
Alberta government says wild horse population has reached 'unacceptable' levels, advocates disagree
The abundance of what Alberta's government calls "feral horses" has reached "unacceptable" population levels, according to the province's horse management strategy. Results from the province's annual feral horse survey released in April found the highest free-roaming horse numbers ever counted along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
New drug discovery from University of Saskatchewan could change cattle breeding worldwide
Calving season, the most labour-intensive part of a beef producer's year, could be shortened thanks to a new innovation out of the University of Saskatchewan.
In Pompeii, ancient graffiti depicting daily life is being revealed thanks to modern technology
The walls of a corridor that once linked two theatres in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii hold hundreds of inscriptions made by residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000 years ago. An international research team is now using a very modern technique to bring them to life.
Amid growing calls to limit teens' use of AI chatbots, are parental controls enough?
Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with AI chatbots. Meta is rolling out a tool to let parents monitor topics their children discuss at the same time as Manitoba is proposing banning use of AI chatbots for youth. More research is needed, but evidence suggests some risk factors for mental health.
NASA says it will put humans on the surface of the moon in 2028. How realistic is that?
The Artemis II lunar mission is over, and NASA is already looking ahead, planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon by 2028. But there are a lot of hurdles that need to be cleared before that happens.
3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch in downtown Hamilton nest
McKeever and Judson, the pair of nesting falcons at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Hamilton, have three new chicks.
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Ontario. U.S. officials say stomp it
A recent spotted lanternfly discovery in St. Catharines, Ont., is renewing concern about the destructive insect reaching Canada from the United States. Experts say the invasive insect poses a serious threat to vineyards, fruit trees and hardwoods because it feeds on plant sap and can kill grapevines.
N.B. nuclear company selling ‘distressed assets’ to B.C. buyer
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.
Paging Dr. AI to the ER? Artificial intelligence shows promise in emergency room diagnosis
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.
How to survive if you’re suffering through Canada’s 'longer and more severe' allergy seasons
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.
Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild
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.
