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Can you ever really verify a photo? That’s a question media outlets are facing with renewed scrutiny in the wake of two ‘digitally enhanced’ images of the Royal Family. But they’re far from the only establishment to distribute handout images to the media, and they’re also not the first to …

Even with the heavy snowfall that just hit southern Alberta, it’s still springtime, and some well-known bears across the Canadian Rockies are emerging from hibernation.  Experts say large males are the grizzlies that typically emerge from torpor first. Even with the heavy snowfall that hit southern Alberta this week, it’s …

Though people are rushing to purchase eclipse glasses to witness the April 8 eclipse, one of the biggest questions remains: Will we have clear skies?  April isn’t the best month for clear skies across Canada, but that doesn’t mean we’ll miss out. By now you’ve heard the buzz about the …

You don’t need a ton of professional gear to capture an image of the total solar eclipse next month, but photographers and space agencies say it is necessary to use eclipse glasses or solar filters to avoid damaging your eyes and phones.  You need to protect a camera just like …

Many animals — primarily predators — moved activity to night to avoid increase in hikers as some prey animals were more active during day, B.C.-led survey finds.  Predators moved activity to night to avoid increased hikers as prey roamed more freely, B.C.-led study finds. A massive survey analyzing animal behaviour …

A group of 49 orcas has been seen hunting sperm whales, elephant seals, dolphins and even a leatherback turtle, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals last week. Study details group of 49 orcas spotted hunting sperm whales, dolphins and a leatherback turtle. Scientists at the …

Climate change is altering the way animals, insects and plants behave, and it has cascading effects in delicately balanced ecosystems that also can affect humans.  ‘We are part of nature, and what we do to nature we do to ourselves,’ says one naturalist. With Canada coming out of its warmest …

Two peregrine falcons living in a nesting box atop the Assumption Life building in Moncton for the past 13 years are about to become famous — thanks to a new live video feed that will allow them to be observed 24 hours a day.  Live cam installed by the Magnetic …

A group of 49 orcas has been seen hunting sperm whales, elephant seals, dolphins and even a leatherback turtle, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals last week.  Study details group of 49 orcas spotted hunting sperm whales, dolphins and a leatherback turtle. Scientists at the …

Niagara Falls, Ont. is preparing for its most visitors ever on April 8. The city’s mayor recommends people pack what they need for the day, while police, transit operators and telecoms prepare for crowds.  City is working with companies to bring in mobile towers as it prepares for its biggest …