Omnibus legislation set to resume its journey through the Ontario legislature in March will include updates to animal testing rules, with one lawyer fearing it will end important, life-saving research into cardio-vascular disease. Read More
23-year-old snowmobiler dies in Kootenay Pass avalanche; forecasters warn of high risks in B.C.’s backcountry
A snowmobiler has died in B.C.’s Interior after an avalanche in the Kootenay Pass area on Saturday, as forecasters warn hazardous conditions persist across the province. Read More
Forget piña coladas on hot beaches. These snowbirds prefer binoculars and owls on the frozen Canadian prairie
Southern Manitoba is a winter hot spot for tourists who prefer seeking out elusive owls on the frozen prairie over beachside getaways. Read More
How and when to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3
In the early morning hours of March 3, the moon will glide through Earth's shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse across Canada. But what you see depends on where you are. Read More
Bird watching may build better brains, study says
A new study looking at the brains of expert birdwatchers found they were structurally more efficient, allowing them to retain details and absorb new information better than non-experts. Read More
NASA revamps its plans for the moon
NASA has revamped the plans for its Artemis program, meaning the mission that was intended to put astronauts back on the moon in 2028 will instead conduct test flights next year in low-Earth orbit. Read More
IN PHOTOS | See the ‘blood moon’ eclipse
Moongazers across Canada and abroad got treated to a full lunar eclipse early Tuesday. Read More
Wall Street, global markets partly recover after early sell-off sparked by war with Iran
A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, though the losses eased significantly as the day progressed. Oil prices, meanwhile, leaped even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran. Read More
Prediction market bets on Iran strikes spur allegations of insider trading
Bets placed on the ouster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi on Monday, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions that could enrich officials with inside knowledge. Read More
Killer whale moms struggle to regain body fat with more offspring
New Canadian-led research into northern resident killer whales suggests even when food is plentiful, orca moms struggle to regain body fat when they have more living offspring. Read More