Ships stalled in the Gulf region due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could pose an 'immense' threat, according to a paper published last week. Experts say biofouling on hundreds of ships over several months could lead to the spread of invasive species.

The Trump administration is being sued by conservation groups over a change they say will weaken habitat protection for endangered species. In Canada, experts say the move could also harm animals that move between the two countries, including migratory birds and southern resident killer whales.

Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of Russia's war are testing new body armour designed by a Canadian company to fit women so that they no longer have to wear ill-fitting ballistic plates made for men.

The Oct. 4, 1967, Shag Harbour event is considered Canada's most famous UFO incident. Laurie Wickens became the public face of the mystery, a role he kept until his recent death at 76.

For many immigrants, building a new life in Canada can come with an unexpected loss: the gradual fading of their heritage language. Linguists say families should carefully consider whether or not to pass these languages on, as many people later regret not doing so.

Evacuations are underway around two fast-growing wildfires in B.C.’s Interior, one near the Okanagan Lake and another in the East Kootenay.

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.

Russian state media, citing local authorities, reported an unidentified woman carrying a homemade bomb tried to get into an upscale restaurant in central Moscow but was stopped by a security guard.

The B.C. Wildfire Service warns an approaching cold front could spark new wildfires and cause existing fires to spread rapidly because of strong winds and possible lightning.