Astronomers are working to capture the first-ever video of a black hole — a groundbreaking effort that could shed light on how these enigmatic cosmic objects behave and offer clues about the origins of our universe. 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
‘It guts us’: Curator fears for future of Joggins Fossil Institute after provincial funding cuts
The curator of the Joggins Fossil Institute says a 20 per cent cut to its provincial funding will devastate operations and force the cancellation of educational programs that reach hundreds of students each year. Read More
Canadians might be soon waiting longer to have their air travel complaints heard
The federal government is currently weighing whether to renew funding meant to address a massive backlog of airline passenger complaints — funding that if not extended could result in Canadians having to wait longer to have their cases heard. Read More
Smith-Carney pipeline deal to miss early deadlines, premier says
The first set of deadlines included in the energy and climate deal struck between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are not expected to be met, showing early challenges with the agreement that includes pursuing a new export pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast. Read More
Arborist rescues cat from 8-storey-tall tree in east Ottawa
Arborist Tyler Sirrs saw social media posts about a cat stuck for days in a tall tree in Orléans and decided to help. He described the rescue to CBC Ottawa Morning host Rebecca Zandbergen. Read More
Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here's what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help. Read More
Lethal bat disease detected in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains for first time
White-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that has decimated bat populations across North America in recent years, has been detected in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta for the first time, marking a significant spread since it was first confirmed to be in the province two years ago. Read More
Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here’s how community mailboxes will work
If your dog goes crazy every time the mail delivery person shows up at your door, you may be relieved to know that it soon may no longer be a problem. But beyond that, a lot of people are uncertain what the pending demise of door-to-door mail delivery means for...
Window to watch auroras in southern Canada closing as solar activity declines
Southern Canadians have been occasionally treated to neon-soaked night skies of purples, pinks and greens during a peak in the sun’s activity over the last two years. But the celestial light show put on by the northern lights will dim as the sun moves into a quieter phase of its...