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Scientists with Ocean Networks Canada predict an underwater rupture in the Earth's crust could happen 260 kilometres west of Vancouver Island, after they detected up to 200 small earthquakes per hour in the area last week. Scientists say no cause for concern over imminent rupture; up to 200 small earthquakes …

Berry pickers have long reported that the number of wild berries has been diminishing, and a 26-year study is now confirming the unexplained decline. Data on berry plant ground cover confirms what pickers have reported Late summer in the Yukon is usually lush with berries. There are haskaps, cloudberries, bearberries, …

The Mi’kmaw winter harvest is a profound act of cultural preservation, but this traditional fishery is catching fewer adult eels. Enduring significance of eels in Mi'kmaw spirituality is maintained through generations Mi'kmaw fishermen thrust a rake-like spear deep into a hole cut in the ice on a river in Antigonish, …

Canada’s military ombudsman is calling on the Department of National Defence (DND) to make an exception and offer special compensation to former language and cultural advisers who served alongside Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Gregory Lick issued his call on 10th anniversary of the end of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan …

The father of a 27-year-old woman who has been approved for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has asked a Calgary judge to dig into the circumstances that led to two of three doctors approving his daughter’s application. Daughter has autism and won’t disclose reasons she was approved for MAID The …

British Columbia's solicitor general says there's no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply opioids, after a recent drug seizure was cited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre to criticize the provincial program. 'Minority' of police drug seizures included substances prescribed by doctors, police say British Columbia's …

School boards across Canada are struggling to find — and keep — teachers. Educators are calling it a crisis, and they say efforts to get teachers into schools faster may have a negative impact on learning. Schools are relying on non-teaching staff, non-certified teachers to wade through shortage The Current24:13What’s …

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi confirmed Monday he will seek the leadership of Alberta’s New Democrats, changing the trajectory of the race to replace Rachel Notley. Politician famous for purple brand to make play for provincial orange Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi confirmed Monday he will seek the leadership of …

The United States and Canada have agreed to launch a joint probe into a long-running cross-border dispute involving pollution from coal mines in British Columbia flowing into American waters. Researchers say selenium toxic to fish is being washed downstream from Elk Valley mines into U.S. waters The United States and …

As Hot Docs prepares to launch its 31st international documentary film festival next month, the organization is calling for greater support from the government to prevent this year's festival being its last. 'The pandemic is not over for us,' says Hot Docs president This year's Hot Docs Festival could be …