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Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency in Quebec

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:08

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew have received a hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters after their journey to the far side of the moon.

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Canadian-developed technology helps new telescope probe mysteries of the cosmos

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:26

The work of researchers from across Canada is at the heart of a massive new telescope that could help unlock some of the biggest mysteries of the universe from its perch at one of the highest elevations in the world.

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Here's why you don’t need to worry about a 'super' El Niño — yet

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 09:50

There’s been a lot of talk about the possibility of a "super" El Niño developing this year, but scientists say not to expect impacts in Canada this summer. That doesn’t mean we get off scott-free.

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Biocontrol facility takes aim at invasive insect threatening forest

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 05:00

The hemlock woolly adelgid — named because it is covered in white woolly material — can cause foliage loss and even kill eastern hemlock trees. A team at Nova Scotia's Acadia University are rearing specialized predatory insects they're hoping can control these pests. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire suited up to get into the facility.

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There are many questions about why a coyote swam to Alcatraz. One theory? It was looking for love

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:26

Camilla Fox has been fascinated by wild canines for most of her life, even helping to raise an orphaned wolf pup as a child. But the journey of the so-called “Alcatraz Coyote” is unlike anything she has seen before.

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Carney tells Artemis II astronauts their mission around the moon inspired a country

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:26

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to Ottawa Wednesday telling them their recent trip around the moon has served as an inspiration for the whole country.

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Love icebergs? This one in St. Anthony, N.L., may capture your heart

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:31

Photographer Steve Sheppard says he captured a particularly “lucky shot” in St. Anthony, N.L., last week: an iceberg with a heart-shaped pool on top.

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AI minister names 44 projects getting federal money to access compute power

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 14:01

The federal government is providing $66 million to an array of Canadian artificial intelligence projects to help them access compute power to commercialize and scale up their work, AI Minister Evan Solomon announced Tuesday.

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Cleaning out the shed or cottage for spring? Here’s how to protect yourself from hantavirus

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:31

As Canadians embark on spring cleaning, public health officials are advising them to take steps to protect themselves from hantavirus carried by rats and mice.

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B.C. biologist disciplined for 'hunting' caribou after shooting clips to collect hair for DNA samples

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 10:00

The definition of 'hunting' is at the centre of a ruling from B.C.'s Environmental Appeal Board which upheld a decision to punish a wildlife biologist for his actions toward an endangered caribou herd he is studying in northern B.C.

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Suckerfish are diving headfirst into unsuspecting manta rays' rear-ends

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:57

Suckerfish, it turns out, are not always the most considerate travel companions to their manta ray hosts.

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Do a tick check every time you spend time outside, Guelph and area health unit says

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 06:00

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has updated their tick guidance as the population of arachnids grows locally and they're found in more locations, including in people's gardens.

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Which rodents carry hantavirus in Canada? Your questions answered

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 19:10

Now that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulate. CBC News put some of your most asked hantavirus questions to the experts.

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Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:10

Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unfolding amid a political crisis triggered by a wayward Ukrainian drone strike — a stark warning of how electronic warfare and unmanned systems are reshaping modern conflict.

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Bear killed after visiting Alberta summer village

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:23

A "habituated" black bear was killed by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services last week after reports of it frequenting a populated area. The bear was repeatedly seen in the west-central Alberta summer village of Burnstick Lake, about 80 kilometres southwest of Red Deer in Clearwater County.

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Man, 27, dies after bear encounter in northern Saskatchewan

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:32

The Ministry of Community Safety confirmed a "bear incident" Friday that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man.

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Scientists are warning Canadians to get ready for a U.S. tick invasion this year

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:00

Scientists say new species of ticks carrying troubling pathogens travelling our way from the northern United States at a rate of about 50 kilometres per year, including the lone star tick which can leave a bitten person with a severe allergy to meat.

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Garter snakes emerge late from Narcisse dens after cool Manitoba spring

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:16

The largest gathering of snakes in the world is now underway in Manitoba — a little later than usual — as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their dens in Narcisse.

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Guelph, Ont., student's squirrel obsession earns her spot at Canada-wide science competition

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 04:00

Kira Egete and her family are obsessed with squirrels. Turns out, it's not such a nutty passion. Now, the Grade 10 student, whose project examines how squirrels see colour, will be among 400 participants at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton later this month.

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'It was like the water cooler': Massive boulder unearthed during COVID gets informative sign

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 18:40

Old Ottawa South residents are celebrating new signage that shares the story of an ancient boulder that was unearthed during city work and gave them a place to gather during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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