P.E.I. emerging as 'pre-eminent' site for fossil finds, geologist says
government to help identify fossil finds, said the Island has begun attracting attention from researchers around the world following a surge of discoveries in recent years. Geologist John Calder says the Island’s sandstone isn’t just pretty to look at — fossils within it may just make P.E.I. Calder will also be speaking about fossil discoveries on the Island at a monthly Nature P.E.I. 's first fossil found back in 1845 | Duration 1:44 A farmer was digging a well in 1845 and found P.E.I. I mean, people are looking ahead to thinking about a day when there would be and to have a well-curated collection that represents this time period,” Calder said.
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April 04, 2026 04:32 UTC
‘Just chilling’: Large and unexpected guest found lounging in northern Alberta couple’s flowerbed
She said he appeared to be in no hurry to leave — not even after she called Alberta Fish and Wildlife. “And then the Fish and Wildlife truck drove away,” Ellingham said. (Submitted by April Ellingham)Moose safetyAlberta Fish and Wildlife said moose may move into urban neighbourhoods to look for food or avoid predators. During close moose encounters, wildlife officials warn against approaching, feeding or trying to scare the animals away. As of Friday afternoon, Ellingham said Roberta had left her property, but wasn't so sure if she wouldn't be planning another visit.
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April 04, 2026 04:17 UTC
#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the run
#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the runNewsDuration 1:20Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farms, tells The National about the moment Chesney the kangaroo escaped and spent three days on the run after being spooked by hunting dogs.
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April 04, 2026 03:38 UTC
Trump seeks $1.5T for military, including 'Trump-class battleships'
Trump seeks $1.5T for military, including 'Trump-class battleships'NewsDuration 2:03U.S. President Donald Trump called for a 2027 military budget of $1.5 trillion, far beyond the $901 billion approved by congress for 2026. Part of the funds would go toward a new fleet of warships dubbed 'Trump-class battleships.'
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April 04, 2026 03:36 UTC
Israel strikes Beirut as U.S. warns Iran may target universities
Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said targeted what it called militant "infrastructure" in the Lebanese capital, as the U.S. warned Iran could target universities in the country while war in the Middle East raged. Earlier Friday, Israel's military warned residents to leave seven neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs, saying strikes were imminent. Israel launched its campaign after Hezbollah fired into Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran after the U.S. and Israel began joint strikes on Iran. Iran threatens universitiesThis week, Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. universities in the region after its own universities were struck in attacks. On Friday, the U.S. embassy in Beirut warned that "Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in Lebanon."
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April 04, 2026 02:40 UTC
More than a journalist: Doug Glynn was a voice that would not be silenced
Glynn, a respected journalist whose work left a lasting imprint on Midland and far beyond, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, with his wife by his side. The first assignment Glynn gave his journalism students was simple and unforgettable: write your own obituary. Later in his career, Glynn returned to his roots in community journalism. “Doug not only impacted the community — he was a part of the community,” Dineen said. “He was often a voice for the underserved and marginalized and worked to represent a wide spectrum of community members," she said.
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April 04, 2026 02:37 UTC
Longtime blacksmith bids farewell to Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London Ont.’s Fanshawe Pioneer Village is on the hunt for new volunteer blacksmiths to run the forge and help preserve a skill that’s become increasingly rare. “They were very receptive because the pioneer village leans toward the agricultural land. (Terry Fieldhouse)The blacksmith’s shop is the heart of the pioneer village, just as it would be in the 1800s, said program coordinator Reilly Knowles. “So not only are you hearing about something that people have done in the past, you’re actually seeing it with your own eyes as that demonstrator is making something beautiful right in front of you.”LISTEN | Fanshawe Pioneer Village is looking for a new skilled blacksmith to run the forge: Afternoon Drive 8:00 Fanshawe Pioneer Village is looking for a new skilled blacksmith to run the forge Fanshawe Pioneer Village may have a job for you. It’s just the end of the day and the accomplishment of.”Fanshawe Pioneer Village is only accepting applications from individuals with prior blacksmithing experience.
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April 04, 2026 02:35 UTC
Is this the next escalation in the war in Iran?
Is this the next escalation in the war in Iran? RadioDuration 47:23After a U.S. fighter jet goes down in Iran, American forces launch a search-and-rescue mission. A defence expert and retired colonel tells us about that mission -- and what today’s developments mean for the prospect of peace. Researchers in Denmark are painstakingly excavating the wreck of a ship that exploded in battle more than 200 years ago. Researchers discover a new way to cook french fries that makes them less greasy -- but just as crispy.
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April 03, 2026 23:21 UTC
Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
But the technical capabilities contemplated in Bill C-22 go beyond normal business operations," he said in a statement. During the meeting Carney said he wants to see faster movement on lawful access to help police access information during investigations. The department said the cost would depend on how many electronic service providers are identified as core providers. WATCH | More about Bill C-22: New lawful access bill would give police, CSIS more powers online | Duration 2:12 The Liberal government has introduced a new lawful access bill that it says will help police track those using social media or AI to commit crimes. Bill C-22 is the government's second kick at the can trying to bring in a lawful access regime.
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April 03, 2026 23:02 UTC
Alberta government proposes new laws to rein in Canmore vacancy tax
Canmore’s vacancy tax will only be charged to non-Albertan second homeowners if the UCP majority government approves new laws it proposed. A Canmore affordable housing project under construction in the Three Sisters Mountain Village area of the community. (Greg Colgan/CBC)Vacancy tax gauntletCanmore’s vacancy tax has been through the legal and political ringer. An affordable housing project in the Palliser area of Canmore near the Trans-Canada Highway is under construction on April 1, 2026. Municipalities can’t force private developers to build affordable housing in Alberta, but several companies still do.
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April 03, 2026 22:32 UTC
Gas prices could rise above $2/litre across Canada as Iran war drags on, experts say
Gas prices rose to over $2 per litre in many stations in Montreal on Thursday as well. Just how high gas prices could get is hard to pinpoint, said GasBuddy petroleum analyst Matt McClain. WATCH | Gas prices continue to soar: Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. Trump briefly referenced the rising gasoline prices in his address, promising that once the war ended, the Strait of Hormuz would "open naturally" and gas prices would come down rapidly. That will take longer to repair and could keep prices high even longer, he said.
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April 03, 2026 22:28 UTC
RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'
RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, "urine-soaked interior surfaces" and dents. "I would like to like thank our community members for being united, being strong, being peaceful," he said. RCMP vehicles were then blocked in at the scene for hours as community members gathered on the road. The release said RCMP members removed the weapons from their vehicles and left on foot. RCMP say the damage to the vehicle included broken windows and tires being removed from an unspecified number of vehicles.
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April 03, 2026 22:05 UTC
U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran: Reuters
U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran: ReutersNewsDuration 0:35A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation to find any survivors is underway, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not offer further details.
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April 03, 2026 21:10 UTC
Alberta's irrigators make case for major expansion plans
The amount of water allocated to farmers in Alberta's largest irrigation district is back to normal, but after a most-unusual winter. Few are complaining in the St. Mary River Irrigation District, where water for crops was strained and readjusted over the last two years. The canal of the Bow River Irrigation District stretches into the distance near Vauxhall, Alta. Most of Alberta's irrigation districts will announce supply levels, known as allocation, at meetings with members this month. The Eastern and Bow River district would add new reservoirs at Snake Lake, near Bassano, and Dead Horse Coulee, east of Vulcan, respectively.
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April 03, 2026 21:05 UTC
First Nations protest on 3 N.S. highways as tensions escalate over cannabis raids
Community members from Millbrook and Sipekne'katik First Nations blocked parts of the province's busiest highway on Thursday after an RCMP raid on a Mi'kmaw cannabis shop. Traffic on three Nova Scotia highways slowed to a crawl on Thursday after several First Nations held protests following an RCMP raid of a cannabis shop in a Mi'kmaw community amid rising tensions over Mi'kmaw cannabis sales. The Sipekne'katik protest, which began around noon Thursday, was announced on Facebook by Chief Michelle Glasgow. A Facebook post said the Millbrook protest would continue until 7 p.m. By evening, traffic on Highway 102 was flowing normally. Police crackdownThe blockades occur as tensions escalate in some Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw communities over raids on cannabis stores.
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April 03, 2026 20:56 UTC