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Necropsy not likely for dead humpback whale in Nova Scotia: marine society
A necropsy will likely not be performed on a humpback whale that washed ashore on the Bay of Fundy near Harbourville, N.S, an animal rescue group said on Wednesday, March 21, 2018,.
Survey participants split over role in reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
A new survey is offering some insight into how non-Aboriginal Canadians view their role in Canada's efforts to foster reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and accept responsibility for the historic injustices they have endured.
No opting out: Canadians to get emergency alerts on their phones soon
Canada's wireless providers are preparing for a looming update to the National Public Alerting System that will force smartphones to sound an ominous alarm when an emergency alert is triggered.
Calgary remains interested in 2026 bid, but awaits word from feds, province
Calgary city council approved a slate of moves towards a possible bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday but they're contingent upon the federal and provincial governments contributing money towards it.
Right whale deaths cost Gulf snow crab fishery its designation as sustainable
The Gulf of St. Lawrence's lucrative snow crab fishery has lost its international designation as environmentally sustainable, following the deaths of more than a dozen endangered North Atlantic right whales.
5G wireless telecommunication corridor slated for Ontario, Quebec
The governments of Canada, Ontario and Quebec are partnering with some of the world's digital heavyweights to usher in the next generation of wireless technology.
B.C.'s Cariboo Regional District mulls wildfire proposals after 2017 blazes
A regional government in British Columbia's southern Interior is mulling more than 70 recommendations to improve its response to wildfires.
Approaching monsoon season sparks concerns for refugees in Bangladesh
Canada is sending just over $8 million to agencies helping Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as they prepare for monsoon storms.
Nova Scotia becomes first Canadian province to ban declawing of cats
Nova Scotia has become the first province to ban medically unnecessary cat declawing.
$1.6B contract one of three awarded for Site C dam in northeastern B.C.
A $1.6 billion contract has been awarded for construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam in northeastern British Columbia, just three months after the province's NDP government reluctantly allowed the megaproject to continue.