It is being described as one of the most significant big tree finds in years. And we are now getting our first look at the giant Sitka spruce that's been living in Vancouver Island's Carmanah Valley for possibly a thousand years or more.
A stark divide across the country this long weekend put the West on snowy ground
Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...
There have been 108 sightings of Asian hornets since 2016, of which 56 were in 2023.
Video footage captured by a commuter Dan Kanes showed the bear standing in the middle of State Route 14 near Santa Clarita as traffic came to a halt.
The O|W Ranch near Corpus Christi is owned by one of the largest gas and oil dynasties in the Lone Star State.
It's just a quick PSA: if you're on Island trails, remember to brush off your feet before driving away!That's the message from the Invasive Species Council as the group increasingly notices a correlation between foot traffic and the spread of invasive species — like plants that do not naturally occur on P.E.I."Invasive species, like any plant, puts out seeds and those seeds land in the dirt. And then when you are walking along the trail, and dirt will inevitably get picked up in your boots, seed
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced it was preparing to make as much as a $1.66 billion loan guarantee to Latham, New York-based Plug Power, with the money earmarked […]
A judge says he will ban Terrence Moore, who cares for 31 animals, from keeping them for five years.
Sultry conditions this Sunday in southern Ontario are setting the stage for potential storms. The combination of high temperatures and humidity could trigger severe weather, including thunderstorms with heavy rain and gusty winds. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network will provide timely updates on the storm's development and offer safety tips for navigating the volatile conditions.
Nature groups warned that recent flooding and warming temperatures have increased the risk of invasive non-native species.
Two mammoth eastern Ontario energy projects are among 13 new electricity generation and storage facilities selected by Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to bolster the province's energy supply.The IESO approved 10 battery energy storage systems, including one in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal, Ont., the eastern Ontario community south of Ottawa where Hwy 401 meets Hwy. 416.Battery energy storage systems collect energy from renewable sources like wind and solar panels or from the el
“We are also deploying our drone to try and locate the source,” city manager says.
Tornado causes significant damage in Canadian County
All large gardens at the show, which is featuring junior judges for the first time, have had to undergo a ‘green audit’.
More sun and slightly warmer temps through Tuesday. Cooling trend beginning Wednesday.
A kilometre off Gabriola Island’s shore are what look like a couple clothing irons bobbing up and down with the waves – or at least that’s what they remind Vicky Scott of. They’re marbled murrelets, a threatened seabird on Canada’s Pacific coast, and Scott, a birder, has been seeing pairs fishing off Orlebar Point and flying over the island for the past seven years, but recently more often. A bird-watching group led by Scott for Gabriola Land and Trails Trust in early March also had a chance to
Despite economic growth that has lifted millions of people out of poverty, a number of social problems, including violent crime, still persist.
JACUMÉ, México (AP) — Near the towering border wall flanked by a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle, botanist Sula Vanderplank heard a quail in the scrub yelp “chi-ca-go,” a sound the birds use to signal they are separated from a mate or group. Then silence. A quail on the Mexican side called back, triggering a back-and-forth soundtrack that was both fitting and heartbreaking in an ecosystem split by an artificial barrier. Vanderplank was among several botanists and citizen scientists participating in t
A northeast New Brunswick Liberal MP is joining the Maritime Fishermen's Union in calling for a better balance between protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales and allowing commercial fishing operations.Acadie-Bathurst MP, Serge Cormier, criticized his government for extensive closures of fishing zones that he warned could result in "disastrous consequences" and economic losses of $25 to 30 million dollars."While we are trying to save an endangered species, these extreme measures are ac
With India midway through its general election, there are concerns about the impact of the ongoing extreme heat on voters.
