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Grizzly bear killings have spiked through provincial program; government says recovery still priority
The number of grizzly bears shot by hunters through Alberta's Wildlife Management Responder Network has surged over the past few months, with 14 bears killed since the program's inception. The provincial government says its recovery strategy is continuing to meet goals, while experts say the numbers reflect the challenges of coexisting with southwestern Alberta's large bear population.
More chum salmon entering Yukon River, but experts say that’s not a clear sign of recovery
Tis the season for chum salmon in the Yukon River. Researchers are seeing promising numbers of fish this year, but experts still don't know what's the causing the population's fluctuation.
Canada Rocket Company wants to build a sovereign alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9
CRC hopes to keep it simple as it races to space on the tailwinds of Canada’s renewed interest in the stars.
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Turtle hotline launches in Wellington County, responding to 'big need'
If you're driving through Wellington County and find a turtle on the road, a new emergency hotline is available to provide help. Wellington Turtle Conservation Group launched its own hotline in August as a response to high turtle mortality in the county.
Coyote vs. Cathedral: Regina residents worried about wildlife in neighbourhood
Residents in Regina's Cathedral neighbourhood are concerned about the coyotes lurking around Les Sherman Park. The city says it's working with provincial conservation officers to remove and relocate the animals.
This was the last lake of its kind in Canada. Now it's gone
Canada's last epishelf lake — made up of freshwater floating on saltwater — is gone, along with the unique ecosystem it supported, scientists confirm. Here's what made the lake special, and what its disappearance says about the transformation of the Arctic in a warming climate.
UHN enhances EWS to improve sepsis detection
TORONTO – The University Health Network (UHN) is launching enhancements to an early warning and response system that uses data to alert clinicians about sepsis cases in patients before they […]
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Officer breaks hospital patient’s arm, not charged
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan’s attorney general has opted against charging an RCMP officer who broke a female hospital patient’s arm during a violent arrest more than a year ago. The decision […]
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Quebec health/financial system to cost $1 billion?
MONTREAL – Campaigning politicians blasted premier Christine Fréchette earlier this week, as a Radio-Canada report claimed a provincial IT project that aims to update and transform healthcare financial systems. Despite […]
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Novel cataract surgery tool at Saanich Peninsula
SAANICH, BC – A new machine designed to improve safety and efficiency during cataract surgery was wheeled into an operating room at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital last month, making it […]
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Vancouver General rolls out custom 3D printed splints
VANCOUVER – People in Vancouver and surrounding communities have better access to rehabilitation care as Vancouver General Hospital has launched an on-demand 3D-printing process to produce custom medical splints more […]
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Galen Weston Jr. puts $180-million in vencap fund
TORONTO – Billionaire Galen Weston Jr. (pictured) is expanding his financing commitments to startups with the launch of a $180-million venture capital fund by his family holding company’s private capital […]
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KHSC acquires AI-powered MRI upgrade
KINGSTON, Ont. – Patients undergoing MRI exams at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will soon benefit from faster scan times, sharper images and a more comfortable experience thanks to a […]
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Lab innovation and leadership forum coming up in October
TORONTO – Please join us at the Canadian Diagnostic Executive Forum (CDEF) 2026, taking place in Toronto from October 18-20. Brought to you by In-Common Laboratories (ICL), the CDEF is […]
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Announcing NIHI fall courses
WATERLOO, Ont. – The National Institutes of Health Informatics is offering new micro-courses for healthcare professionals, beginning fall 2026. They include: “Connected Health and Iot,” “Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations: […]
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Whitehorse couple uncovers carved stones symbolizing history between Tahltan and Tlingit Nations
Rick and Jeanie McLean were spending the day at one of their regular spots near Telegraph Creek B.C., when they discovered rocks with carvings like fish and what appears to be a shield inside a bear paw.
“Canada is back”: tech makes its pitch to global investors at CVCA growth forum
GPs and LPs clock “genuine excitement” about Canadian tech from foreign peers close to PM's summit.
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BDC outlines how it will deploy $1 billion from its Defence Platform into funds and startups
Crown corporation increased direct defence investment capacity and pledged more to defence-focused fund-of-funds.
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