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Star Blanket Cree Nation welcomes return of bison with new herd
Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan welcomed a herd of bison in May, one of many First Nations that are bringing the animal back to the Prairies and to their communities. Those now tasked with their care talk about what’s it like to carry the responsibility of the future for the bison and for their […]
The world has a mosquito problem. Here's how scientists are trying to solve it
Infection rates for deadly mosquito-borne diseases are extremely low in Canada. But experts warn climate change and evolving environmental factors — including deforestation — are rapidly expanding the geographical range of the world’s deadliest animal, and the way it lives and breeds. Source link
CTE ruins lives but can’t be confirmed until you’re dead. Canadian scientists are trying to change that
Former soldier Brendan Hynes thinks he has CTE, but the devastating brain disease can’t be confirmed until after someone’s dead. Could cutting-edge Canadian research be the solution? Source link
New data shows 1 in 3 young Canadians have tried nicotine pouches
New data suggests the rate of nicotine pouch use among young people has skyrocketed — with 34.8 per cent of respondents saying they’ve tried the product. Source link
Canada 'open for business,' Hodgson tells international energy conference
Federal natural resources minister Tim Hodgson came to the Global Energy Show in Calgary with a message for international delegates: “Canada can be a supplier you need in a volatile world.” Source link
Ex-member of top climate body says Alberta pipeline deal is not compatible with net-zero
A former member of Canada’s top climate body said the pipeline deal Canada signed with Alberta is incompatible with Carney government’s net-zero target. Source link
Feds extend amnesty period for firearms ban pending Supreme Court ruling
The Liberal government is extending the amnesty period for gun owners to comply with its “assault-style” firearm ban pending a Supreme Court ruling on the policy. Source link
Canada's top justice says tight resources are delaying trials, harming judges' health
Underfunding of Canada’s judicial system is causing trials to drag on past their legal limits, significantly boosting the number of unrepresented people and worsening mental and physical health of the country’s judges, says the country’s highest-ranking justice. Source link
Minister now open to trimming 1-year data retention period in lawful access bill
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he is now open to shortening the time electronic service providers would be required to keep digital metadata under a proposed bill intended to help police and spies. Source link
Emu born with 4 legs on Nanaimo, B.C., farm
An emu with four legs hatched at a farm in Nanaimo, B.C., over the weekend, leaving the owners and veterinarians perplexed as to the cause for the malformation. Source link