Monthly Archives: May 2026

Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unfolding amid a political crisis triggered by a wayward Ukrainian drone … Continue reading →

Now that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulate. CBC News put some of your … Continue reading →

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has updated their tick guidance as the population of arachnids grows locally and they’re found in more locations, including in people’s gardens.

The largest gathering of snakes in the world is now underway in Manitoba — a little later than usual — as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their dens in Narcisse.

Scientists say new species of ticks carrying troubling pathogens travelling our way from the northern United States at a rate of about 50 kilometres per year, including the lone star tick which can leave a bitten person with a severe … Continue reading →

There are already 40 different types of ticks in Canada, with more species expected to migrate north. For The National, CBC’s Tom Murphy goes to the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) to find out more about the evolving … Continue reading →

The Nova Scotia fish stocking program takes fish, mostly brook and rainbow trout, from three provincial hatcheries, grows them for a year or two, and then releases them into lakes. But because of the 2025 drought the program is not … Continue reading →

Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.

Kira Egete and her family are obsessed with squirrels. Turns out, it’s not such a nutty passion. Now, the Grade 10 student, whose project examines how squirrels see colour, will be among 400 participants at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in … Continue reading →

Spring seeding is underway and as farmers spend long hours in the tractor planting their crops, they’re facing hefty increases to the cost of fuel and diesel. They’re already concerned about the 2027 crop year year too, since many will … Continue reading →