My service dog has given me my life back. Distracting him can take that away
Rachel Lyons’s service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her.
'Smallest statue in the world': Irish councillor proposes monument for mosquito that killed Cromwell
A city councillor in Cork, Ireland is advocating to erect a public statue of a mosquito. It wouldn’t be a statue of just any mosquito , but the pest that some — at least in Cork–believe bit the English invader, Oliver Cromwell — sending him home to die of what was once known as 'Cork fever,' an old name for malaria.
Volunteers rescue goose family from Vancouver rooftop as calls for bird aid increase
The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. said it's responding to calls regarding the large birds nearly every day at this point in the spring.
How do you treat a cardiac emergency in space? This researcher is trying to answer that
Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal are trying to build a CPR simulator to study emergency care in zero gravity.
Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency in Quebec
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.
Canadian-developed technology helps new telescope probe mysteries of the cosmos
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.
Here's why you don’t need to worry about a 'super' El Niño — yet
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.
Biocontrol facility takes aim at invasive insect threatening forest
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.
There are many questions about why a coyote swam to Alcatraz. One theory? It was looking for love
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.
Carney tells Artemis II astronauts their mission around the moon inspired a country
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.
Love icebergs? This one in St. Anthony, N.L., may capture your heart
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.
AI minister names 44 projects getting federal money to access compute power
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.
Cleaning out the shed or cottage for spring? Here’s how to protect yourself from hantavirus
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.
B.C. biologist disciplined for 'hunting' caribou after shooting clips to collect hair for DNA samples
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.
Suckerfish are diving headfirst into unsuspecting manta rays' rear-ends
Suckerfish, it turns out, are not always the most considerate travel companions to their manta ray hosts.
Do a tick check every time you spend time outside, Guelph and area health unit says
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.
Which rodents carry hantavirus in Canada? Your questions answered
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.
Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia
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.
Bear killed after visiting Alberta summer village
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.
Man, 27, dies after bear encounter in northern Saskatchewan
The Ministry of Community Safety confirmed a "bear incident" Friday that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man.
