‘Extinct’ Polynesian snails make triumphant return to Tahiti
Misguided introduction of alien predators saw partula snails driven from their habitat — but zoos have reared new populations.
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Judge rules professor’s firing unjust but not linked to views on controversial herbicide
She also ruled Rod Cumberland was wrongfully dismissed and ordered the Maritime College of Forest Technology in New Brunswick to pay him $48,644.57 for the seven-month notice period he was owed.
Anishinaabe artist reinvents the lounge chair as a ‘place of gathering’
Caroline Monnet’s lounge chair, accompanied by a table, is designed to be a multigenerational “place of gathering,” marked by sloped curves and finished ash wood that is locally sourced.
Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier’s comments on clean electricity standards ‘untrue’ and ‘irresponsible’
The federal environment minister says Scott Moe promoting fear about the effect on rates is irresponsible because the regulations haven’t even been developed.
Conservatives out-fundraise Liberals by millions in first quarter of 2023
The Conservative Party of Canada brought in more donations during the first three months of the year than any other federal party.
Country music star Corb Lund urges strong election stance against Alberta coal mines
As Albertans begin what could be a bitter and divisive provincial election campaign, one of the province's most popular musicians wants to remind them of an issue that brought everyone together a couple years ago.
Russian introduction of invasive pink salmon leads to spread in North Atlantic waters
In the mid-1950s, the fishing industry in modern-day Russia was determined to do something that may seem unusual today: introduce an invasive species in hopes of creating a new fishery. That species was pink salmon, and it's now turning up in Newfoundland and Labrador.
E-scooters in Ontario: a solution to pollution or an accessibility nightmare?
Some of the loudest opponents of e-scooters are advocates who say people with disabilities are endangered by electric scooters racing silently at high speeds on Ontario sidewalks, roads and park paths. They are urging other cities to follow Toronto’s lead and ban e-scooters.
This critical Arctic organism is now infested with microplastics
The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate.
Petitions push feds to ban glyphosate
The battle to ban glyphosate, Canada's most widely used pesticide, has made it to Parliament.
‘The violence pandemic continues’: MPs declare MMIWG2S a national emergency
The motion was tabled by Leah Gazan, NDP critic for women and gender equity, and arrived just before Red Dress Day on May 5.
Canada’s National Observer receives nomination for CJF Jackman Award for excellence in journalism
Our podcast The Salmon People earned the nod this week. The award honours a Canadian organization that embodies exemplary journalism with a resulting impact on the community it serves.
B.C. coroner's jury rules death a homicide, urges Vancouver police to expedite use of body cameras
The jury in the British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police nearly eight years ago is recommending the department expedite its use of body-worn cameras for all patrol officers.
Atlantic fishers decry Japan's Russian crab imports, but Tokyo says Canada exports negligible
Atlantic fishers are feeling the pinch as Japan brings in cheap Russian product rather than Canadian snow crabs, with federal ministers and provincial premiers saying they are raising the issue with Japanese officials.
Campaigners worldwide call for fossil fuel phase out deadline, more climate aid
Environmental campaigners urged climate envoys from dozens of nations gathering in Berlin to discuss a global deadline for phasing out fossil fuels and ways of increasing aid to poor countries hit by global warming.