Wildlife researchers are optimistic for the future of the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot species, after they counted a record 86 wild-born pups this summer. The Vancouver Island marmot, which is endemic to its namesake, is one of the country’s most endangered species. The Marmot Recovery Foundation estimates there were fewer than 30 in the wild about 20 years … Read more
Jacob Hoggard began serving his sentence Friday after Ontario’s top court dismissed the Hedley frontman’s appeal of his sexual assault conviction. The musician’s legal team said he surrendered into custody immediately before the ruling was delivered Friday, as is typical in criminal appeals. The Appeal Court unanimously upheld Hoggard’s conviction despite finding his trial should … Read more
A new report by Statistics Canada shows the country’s total number of short-term rental listings increased by more than 60 per cent between 2017 and 2023, while the number of short-term rental units that could be used as long-term housing grew by more than 80 per cent. The report identified more than 100,000 short-term rentals that … Read more
As It Happens6:42When India’s vulture population collapsed, half a million human deaths followed: study Vultures may not be the most popular animal in the world, but the work they do is essential for human life, a new study has found. New research attributes 500,000 human deaths in India over the course of five years in the … Read more
A prominent gun control group fears the Liberal government has abandoned its commitment to enact a comprehensive ban on assault-style firearms, citing “no tangible progress” on key steps to fulfil the pledge. In an open letter to Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, PolySeSouvient spokesperson Nathalie Provost expresses concern that “we won’t see these measures materialize in … Read more
Shell Canada has announced it will forge ahead with a pair of carbon capture projects in Alberta, after recent setbacks for other proposed projects in the sector have cast doubt on the technology. The Calgary-based operator said Wednesday it has made a final investment decision for its Polaris carbon capture project at its Scotford refinery … Read more
It’s fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated with calls about goofy-looking birds stumbling around on the ground. In eastern Newfoundland, Karen Gosse of the Rock Wildlife Rescue gets so many calls about baby crows that she posted a reminder on social media that the drunk-looking birds aren’t really in … Read more
As It Happens7:16Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. The 13 soldiers, all members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, roleplayed as warriors from Greece’s … Read more
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would use “whatever tools the constitution allows” to pass criminal justice laws if his party forms the next government. Speaking to the Canadian Police Association on Monday, Poilievre promised to implement more stringent requirements for bail and make it harder for convicted murderers to transfer out of maximum security … Read more
As It Happens6:291st images humpback whale sex is between 2 males When biologist Stephanie Stack first saw the photographs of two humpback whales mating in the warm waters of Hawaii, she says her mind was “completely blown.” “When I realized that it was two males, it was not what I was expecting,” she told As … Read more
