BARRIE, ONT. – Many anglers in Canada are waiting for rain with bated breath so they can get hooked up … Continue reading Worm supply drying up in drought

CAMPBELLTON – As more people showed signs of E. coli infection in northern New Brunswick Saturday, public health officials scrambled … Continue reading E. coli scare puzzles N.B. doctors

A crow found in southwestern Ontario earlier this month has shown possible signs of the West Nile virus. But more … Continue reading WEST NILE VIRUS MAY NOW BE IN CANADA

WALKERTON, ONT. – As the last word at the public hearings at the Walkerton tainted water inquiry, Ontario's chief coroner … Continue reading Coroner recommends shift from trust to vigilance

COLONSAY, SASK. – A severe drought is destroying crops across Canada and raising the spectre of higher food prices for … Continue reading Across country, farmers struggle with drought

ST. JOHN'S, NFLD. – After three weeks of speculation, scientists have finally figured out what washed up on a remote … Continue reading Whale of a mystery solved in Nfld.

CAMBRIDGE BAY, NUNAVUT – Ottawa has promised $3 million to study the feasibility of an ambitious plan in central Nunavut. … Continue reading Ottawa backs northern development plan

TORONTO – Canadian health officials confirmed last week that a second bird had tested positive for the West Nile virus, … Continue reading Second bird found in Canada with West Nile virus

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Reinforced crews made slow but steady progress this week trying to tame a stubborn forest fire … Continue reading Slow but steady progress on British Columbia forest fire

WASHINGTON – The logging industry in British Columbia says a new U.S. plan to study salmon stocks is just another … Continue reading U.S. salmon study called attack on B.C. logging

PRINCETON, B.C. – Forest fires are raging throughout Canada, from British Columbia to the Maritimes, the result of one of … Continue reading Forest fires scorch across hot, dry Canada

LANGLEY, B.C. – Giant American bullfrogs are preying on British Columbia's native species of frogs, some of which are now … Continue reading American bullfrogs hungry for ducklings and cats