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'The missing link': New early tyrannosaur species discovered by Calgary researchers June 11, 2025 - 12:56 PM

Scientists from the University of Calgary have discovered a new dinosaur specimen that they say appears to be the "missing link" in the evolution of tyrannosaurs.
How close are we to getting a vaccine for Lyme disease? June 11, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Lyme disease, a potentially debilitating tick-borne infection if it is left untreated, is a growing problem in parts of Canada, with thousands of reported cases. But could there soon be a vaccine?
Seeking independence from U.S., Canadian Space Agency renews ties with European counterpart June 09, 2025 - 5:43 PM

The European and Canadian Space Agencies renew a communal declaration of collaboration every 10 years, but this time the renewal is taking on special significance.
#TheMoment an orca 'moonwalked' off the coast of West Vancouver June 08, 2025 - 10:32 PM

Allison MacGillivary recounts the moment she and her family spotted a killer whale swimming backwards off the shoreline in West Vancouver.
Millions of seahorses worth $29M smuggled illegally, study finds June 08, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A Canadian-led study found nearly 300 instances of seahorse smuggling in 62 countries over a decade — and researchers say the findings highlight only part of the true scale of the illegal trade.
2 new species of crayfish identified in Pacific Northwest — and they're already at risk June 07, 2025 - 9:00 AM

The Okanagan and "misfortunate crayfish" were previously mistaken for "signal crayfish, "researcher says
CO2 levels just broke another record. Here's what that means June 07, 2025 - 4:00 AM

For 67 years, the observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano has been taking these measurements daily — tracking the invisible gas that is building up in our atmosphere and changing life on Earth.
See an injured turtle? This centre is looking for volunteers to bring them to rehab June 07, 2025 - 4:00 AM

As turtles come out of hibernation, they risk getting hit by cars or boats. A Nature Conservancy of Canada program is trying to increase their chance of survival by asking volunteers to transport the reptiles to a turtle rehab centre in Laval, Que.
Antarctic treaty under stress as member countries gather in Italy June 07, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A first-ever all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica explores the climate changes and political challenges facing the remote continent.
Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions June 07, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Potholes do more than slow us down, they're also a drag on the economy. Municipalities are spending millions more than they used to on potholes, and that is being passed on to taxpayers and drivers.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'Can't limit or ban bad' pet owners
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 9. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The opi

You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Kamloops has followed other BC cities and will allow alcohol consumption at its central park. People can bring their own liquor to Riverside Park this summer as a section of the park will be set aside much like an event beer garden. T

North Carolina governor forms council to recommend cannabis regulations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he's tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations — including potential legalization of adult use of marijuana — should aim to provide a structure in a s

Court rules West Kelowna acted 'unfairly' doubling developer's costs
A BC court has found the City of West Kelowna acted unfairly when it more than doubled the costs a developer had to pay after its housing project had been completed. In a June 11 decision, BC Court of Appeal Justice Geoffrey Gomery said the

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