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Kingsville ends boat rescue service

Kingsville terminates its boat rescue service due to high costs and overlapping jurisdiction. The fire department will focus on shore-based rescues while OPP and Coast Guard handle water calls.

Supreme Court Rejects B.C. Ostrich Farm Appeal

Canada's Supreme Court dismisses appeal in controversial B.C. ostrich cull case, setting precedent for animal disease management and sparking debate about farmers' rights versus public health protection.

Kitchener's Swans Return to Winter Sanctuary

The iconic trumpeter swans of Kitchener have completed their seasonal migration back to their protected winter home in Victoria Park, delighting residents and marking a successful conservation effort.

BC Ostrich Farm Loses Supreme Court Appeal

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a final appeal from a Fraser Valley ostrich farmer, allowing the mass cull of 350 birds to proceed after years of legal battles over animal welfare concerns.

In Defence of Canada's Misunderstood Goose

Discover why the much-maligned Canada goose deserves our respect and protection. Explore their remarkable survival story, ecological importance, and surprising intelligence that's changing perceptions across Canadian landscapes.

Inuit-Led Hydro Project Replaces Arctic Diesel

An Inuit community in Quebec's Far North is leading Canada's Arctic energy transformation with a groundbreaking hydroelectric project that will eliminate diesel dependency and create sustainable prosperity.

Inukjuak: Arctic Community That Shaped Canada

Discover how a small Inuit community in Quebec's Far North played a pivotal role in Canada's sovereignty and cultural identity through decades of resilience and transformation.

Inukjuak Ditches Diesel for Renewable Hydro Power

The remote Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec is making a historic transition from diesel dependency to clean, renewable hydroelectric power, marking a new era of energy independence and environmental stewardship.

Young Moose Trapped Behind Fence Freed by BC RCMP

A heartwarming wildlife rescue unfolded in British Columbia as RCMP officers successfully freed a young moose trapped behind a fence. The dramatic operation required careful coordination and expertise.

Wye Marsh Mourns Beloved Barn Owl Casper

The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre community is grieving the loss of Casper, their cherished barn owl who touched thousands of hearts during his 16-year tenure as an educational ambassador.

Why Canada Shouldn't Build Its Own Submarines

As Canada's submarine fleet ages, calls for domestic construction face harsh reality checks. Discover why homegrown submarines could sink billions without enhancing security.

Apple Watch SOS triggers false Vancouver rescue alarm

A dramatic mountain rescue operation in Metro Vancouver turned out to be a false alarm triggered by an Apple Watch's automatic SOS feature, highlighting technology's unintended consequences for emergency services.

Firefighters rescue man from submerged car in Montreal river

A miraculous water rescue unfolded in Montreal as first responders pulled a senior citizen from a car fully submerged in the icy waters of Rivière des Prairies. The quick-thinking 73-year-old managed to call 911 before his vehicle sank completely.

Bird Flu Outbreak Strikes Five Manitoba Farms

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at five commercial poultry farms in Manitoba, prompting immediate quarantine measures and raising concerns about food safety and farm livelihoods.

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