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Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help

Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help

The migrating monarch butterfly was categorized as “endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
The science of impairment

The science of impairment

A University of Alberta neuroscientist explains the science of impairment.
How to safely take wildlife photos

How to safely take wildlife photos

Avoid negative run-ins with wildlife by following these tips when trying to capture the moment.
Gizmo the cat survived a crash and nearly a month on his own

Gizmo the cat survived a crash and nearly a month on his own

A rescue cat on the way to his forever home in Ontario went missing for a month.
All about shingles

All about shingles

Thinking about getting the shingles shot? Here is some information on what can be a very painful illness.
Vaping is a gateway to smoking cigarettes for young Canadians, poll finds

Vaping is a gateway to smoking cigarettes for young Canadians, poll finds

"Vaping is harmful, period. For health, especially for youth," says the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Roofs ripped away, power knocked out as powerful storm hits northern Alberta village

Roofs ripped away, power knocked out as powerful storm hits northern Alberta village

Roofs became airborne and trees tumbled during a powerful storm in a northern Alberta village Friday night.
AHS provides advice on how to care for sunburns

AHS provides advice on how to care for sunburns

With the current heat wave, many will be looking for help to soothe sunburns.
Supreme Court rules condom use can be a condition of consent in sexual assault cases

Supreme Court rules condom use can be a condition of consent in sexual assault cases

The Supreme Court of Canada says sex with a condom is a fundamentally different physical act than sex without one.
Greener and cleaner grid might not be as expensive as predicted

Greener and cleaner grid might not be as expensive as predicted

An analyst with the Pembina Institute said the report over-estimated the cost of renewable energy.
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