A Montreal man says Algerian authorities have retaliated against his political activism in Canada by imprisoning his son in Algeria, and that the Canadian government has not helped. Ammar Lakehal told Radio-Canada that his son Massinissa, who is not a Canadian citizen, has been detained since July 27, apparently due to his father’s links to a political group banned by Algeria. Lakehal is one of a…
Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia. Exactly how it arrived is not clear, researchers say — perhaps it was in aquarium water — but decades later, thousands of genetic clones of the same organism have been spotted in 34 waterways around the province….
When aquatic botanist Meghann Bruce found an invasive species nicknamed zombie plant in the St. John River in 2015, she only found it in one spot. She actually stumbled upon Eurasian watermilfoil while doing a botanical survey of the river for another project. As part of that study, she explored 171 sites between the Mactaquac Dam…
Gunshots were fired into the Vancouver Island home of popular singer and music producer AP Dhillon early Monday morning. A video posted by media outlets in India showed a person firing 14 shots into the front of a house and a garage, while a black truck and another smaller vehicle were on fire in the…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined other political leaders and diplomats in praising and reflecting on — Joe Biden’s legacy, as Ottawa prepares to work with whoever Americans vote for as their next president this fall. Biden announced Sunday he is abruptly ending his presidential re-election campaign. “I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a…
Every year, invasive insects gnaw away at Canadian farms, gardens and wild plants, spreading disease and disturbing ecosystems. But tiny wasps that lay body-bursting eggs in invasive insects may be able to help B.C. berry growers protect their crops. “It’s like a free service nature is providing us to help control crop pests,” said Paul Abram, an…
Editor’s Note: (7/19/24) Since this story was published in January 2022, Rios, Contreras, and Cisneros pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Rios and Cisneros were both sentenced to 50 years in federal prison and Contreras was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison, according…
The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) issued an evacuation order Sunday afternoon citing the rapid growth of the Antler Creek wildfire in B.C.’s central Interior. The emergency order encompasses 431 parcels in the Barkerville Area, covering 62,488 hectares, including the historic Barkerville town — the largest living history museum in western North America. The EOC…
Nina Hill doesn’t consider herself a runner, yet every Wednesday she helps lead hundreds of 20- and 30-somethings on a jog through downtown Calgary. “This is just a fun way to get out and get offline,” said Hill, 26, a former figure skater and co-founder of the Offline Wellness Club. Hill and her friends started…
What On Earth30:44Making every job a green job What do you think of first when people talk about “green” jobs? Many might think first of science-forward jobs: those working directly with chemistry or biology, or tracking changes in the environment like warming temperatures or rising water levels around the world over the years. While that’s certainly…
