The tuna in your sandwich was likely caught with the aid of drifting rafts called fish aggregating devices (FAD). New Canadian research finds that abandoned FADs are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife — even in marine protected areas. But there are ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable, researchers say.

Proponents of North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales held a symbolic groundbreaking in Wine Harbour, N.S., on Friday. However, the $15-million Whale Sanctuary Project still faces major challenges.

Roth Capital Partners analyst Bill Kirk says Canopy Growth’s (Canopy Growth Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:WEED) fourth quarter remained on a positive trajectory despite a headline miss, with international growth, Canadian adult-use share gains and MTL Cannabis contributions supporting the path toward positive Adjusted EBITDA. In a June 16 update, Kirk maintained his […]

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ValueTrend Wealth Management president and chief portfolio manager Keith Richards says Berkshire Hathaway (Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:BRK.B) offers investors a diversified “anti-AI” trade after the stock came under pressure following Warren Buffett’s succession announcement. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on June 16, Richards said Berkshire was hurt last year […]

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How does one transport an aquatic animal that can grow up to 4.5 metres and weigh up to 1,900 kilograms? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Reveal Life Science uses molecular vision to detect cancers during surgery.

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Strong and Free Elections Act closes some loopholes but carves out exemptions for parody and satire.

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Company says acquisition capitalizes on US government's growing demand for defence space missions.

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VentureLabs says working with local partner offers founders an alternative to offshore production.

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As cyber threats increase, Coding for Veterans helps active CAF members level up.

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The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.

Canadian Startup Capital Association founder recently publicly shared struggles with sobriety and mental health.

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The organization’s first leader plans to leave for new career opportunities at the end of June.

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CPO says there’s demand for portfolio flexibility ahead of blockbuster IPOs from Anthropic and OpenAI.

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Meal kit service will deliver to Western Canada starting this fall.

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CNBC host Jim Cramer says BlackBerry (BlackBerry Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:BB) may be “very interesting” after a caller on a recent episode of Mad Money asked about buying the stock. “Look, BlackBerry actually is good,” Cramer said. “It’s got some really interesting technology in the auto world, and I’ve gotta tell you, […]

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Roth Capital Partners analyst Sean McGowan says GURU Organic Energy’s (GURU Organic Energy Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:GURU) second-quarter results again showed the benefits of its distribution model, with revenue and retail sales growth outpacing the broader energy drink category. In a June 15 update, McGowan maintained his “Buy” rating and $8.00 target […]

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Lawful Access Act passed to Senate after fast-tracked vote and committee session that stretched past midnight.

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Industry leaders say country must move faster to bring defence-adjacent firms into the fold.

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A 4.5 magnitude moderate earthquake has shaken the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, and Côte-Nord regions Thursday morning.