The federal government is no longer moving forward with its plan to redistribute the wealth of Nova Scotia’s baby eel harvest from large licence holders to individual fishers after receiving backlash from the industry. A statement from Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier’s office said the minister reached the decision after listening to feedback from stakeholders in consultations…
Seals wearing what look like small yellow “hats” have been seen off the coasts of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, catching the attention of locals and researchers alike. These unusual “hats” are actually tracking devices used in a scientific study to monitor seal movement, behaviors and habitat use. Shawn Norman, a PEI resident, was…
The owner of the land above the location of a deadly landslide in Lions Bay, B.C., is speaking out, saying he’s done nothing wrong. The owner told Global News he’s been assured that work he did on his property did not cause the tragedy. “I don’t think there’s anything that human beings could have done…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Sunshine Coast woman, inspired by a Global News story about wildlife photos, decided to start capturing images herself with stunning results. “I’ve always enjoyed hiking and tracking and looking for wildlife while I’m out hiking,” Mary Beth Pongrac said. “But, you know, it’s hard. You have…
Multiple Canadian automakers say they will temporarily offer their own rebates on certain electric vehicles sold this month after the federal government’s incentive program was paused early due to a lack of funds. The federal government said earlier this month the funding had run out for its rebates of up to $5,000, which were meant…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Many parts of the country are currently experiencing a series of extreme cold weather alerts, with Environment Canada issuing warnings across several provinces. Temperatures are expected to stay harsh in parts until mid-week, with residents advised to brace for wind chill values between minus 40 to minus…
A toy turtle struggling to crawl, a massaging hair brush that won’t vibrate and a gramophone that stopped spinning were no match for the fix-it extraordinaires at Repair Café Toronto. Over the last 12 years, the volunteer group has mended a plethora of such oddities along with phones, bikes and torn clothing. Kettles and toasters,…
Maverick, Radar and White Spirit mostly gallop in the confines of the Rocky Mountain foothills, but they are known among equine enthusiasts around the world. “They are loved,” said Joanne King, a retired teacher who lives near Sundre, Alta., where the rolling hillsides northwest of Calgary contain the highest concentration of Alberta’s 1,500 wild horses….
Its a sad day for the residents of Cochrane. On Friday morning, the town just outside Calgary announced that a longstanding and much-loved community landmark was destroyed by the windstorm that swept across Alberta on Thursday, during which wind gusts reached about 85 km/h. Cochrane’s ‘Grandfather Tree’ was a 300 year old white spruce, famous…
After three days of contentious hearings, punctuated by large and noisy opposition rallies, the fate of Northback Holding’s proposal to explore for coal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains now hinges on a decision from the Alberta Energy Regulator. The Australian-owned company’s proposal has triggered condemnation from a wide cross-section of Albertans concerned…
