Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe as the soaring cost of jet fuel — triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East — weighs on Canadian and international airlines. Read More
Trump administration launches process to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday launched a trade investigation into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure after the U.S. Supreme Court tore down the centerpiece of Trump's trade policy last month. Read More
Warm storm raising avalanche risk across B.C. during historically deadly month
Forecasters say a warm storm sweeping across British Columbia this weekend has heightened risks at a time of year that is historically the deadliest for avalanches in Canada. Read More
U.S. considers changing regulations designed to protect North Atlantic right whales
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