The director of science at the Canadian Whale Institute, Moira Brown, says speed limits for ships are not enough to prevent collisions with whales, but the proposal to remove them is a "huge conservation setback." Read More
Have you seen a wasp nest like this? These researchers want to study it
A Dalhousie University student is collecting wasp nests to analyze them for the presence of heavy metals such as copper and chromium. Read More
More bees than we ever thought existed
A new study reveals there are an estimated 26,000 unique bee species globally, a staggering jump from previous counts. This "specialization explosion" is the result of millions of years of bees co-evolving with specific flowers and microecosystems. CBC News’ Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how these bee discoveries are happening at...
Canada commits nearly $1B to drone and airborne defence research
The Liberal government has earmarked nearly $1 billion for drone and airborne defence research. The money is going into the National Research Council for a variety of defence initiatives, including the purchase of a Bombardier jet for research. Read More
TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules
The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one. Read More
3 unidentified orcas spotted in Vancouver Harbour never before documented in B.C.
Orcas appear in Vancouver Harbour from time to time and often delight residents who catch a glimpse of them. But marine experts say three whales spotted there last week are unlike any previously recorded in B.C. waters. Read More
Markets steady, crude oil prices ease on Tuesday after volatile start to week
Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how long the war with Iran will continue. Read More
Oil prices dip during a manic day for markets amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran
Oil prices whipped from their highest price since 2022 back below $100 US per barrel during a volatile day for markets as the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran threatened production and shipping in the Middle East and strained energy supplies worldwide. Read More
Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial
The proposed settlement, which still needs judge approval, includes a number of terms, including an agreement by Live Nation to cap ticketing service fees and allow venues to sell some tickets through competing platforms rather than Ticketmaster exclusively. A number of states expressed discontent with the settlement vowed to continue...
Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers
A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts Read More