Fish love songs and fighting talk: Underwater sound library to reveal language of the deep
Scientists plan a vast global store of aquatic noises to help monitor marine life, identify species — and even uncover regional dialects.
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Ottawa style 'freedom convoy' is Washington bound but so far isn't catching fire
Where the protests in Canada's capital were organized, unified and bent on disruption, the D.C. endeavour appears amorphous and is still taking shape.
Foreign Affairs Minister Joly chastises Russia's ambassador to Canada for "egregious" attack on Ukraine
Ambassador Oleg V. Stepanov met Joly at the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada on Thursday, where she told him Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
Experts weigh in on budget boost for BC Wildfire Service
A fire ecologist says new provincial funding to expand the BC Wildfire Service to a year−round endeavour is a welcome step toward preventing disasters, while others in the field say the funds could be better spent elsewhere.
Second judge to consider whether charges against old-growth logging protesters should be stayed
A judge hearing a request to stay proceedings against people arrested at old-growth logging protests on Vancouver Island says the application has a reasonable prospect of success, but he wants another judge to consider it with "fresh eyes."
Canada signs agreement to buy AstraZeneca preventative COVID treatment
The Canadian government has signed an agreement with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to procure 100,000 doses of a COVID−19 antibody therapy that’s still under review by Health Canada.
OPP investigates reports that some officers donated to convoy protests
Two Ontario police forces have notified their professional standards units of allegations that some of their officers donated to the so−called "Freedom Convoy" protests against COVID−19 measures and Justin Trudeau’s government.
Alberta budget will rebound on high oil and natural gas prices
It’s budget day in Alberta, and Premier Jason Kenney says there will be a massive infusion of money for the health−care system.
Digital giants law will assist struggling media industry and help reign in fake news
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is pressing ahead with plans for a law to make digital giants pay Canadian outlets for using their content, not just to shore up the media but to counteract fake news.
Canada imposes stiff sanctions on Russia after attack on Ukraine
""These unprovoked actions are a clear further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Feds float $11.8 million for Indigenous commercial fishing ventures on West Coast
The federal government is committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous communities and building regenerative and prosperous fisheries in B.C. with $11.8 million in funding through the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, said federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray.
After watching racialized students bear the brunt of the pandemic, Farheen Alim jumps into politics
Farheen Alim is running for the Ontario New Democrats after experiencing the adverse effects of government austerity on herself and her students.
New climate finance fund targets adaptation and vulnerable populations
A new climate finance initiative marks a departure from Canada’s reliance on large multinational banks to distribute funds and instead puts money directly in the hands of those most affected by climate change, experts say.
Black carbon pollution from tourism and research speeding up Antarctic snowmelt
Pollution generated by burning fossil fuels causes snow to darken, absorb more solar energy and melt faster.
Global methane emissions 70% higher than countries report, IEA says
Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70 per cent higher than reported by official data, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency.