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Earlier this year, two otters were found with red and irritated bald patches. The Atlantic Veterinary College is trying to figure out the cause and how widespread it is. The CBC's Sam Murrant reports.

Now in its fourth year, the Uinipeku Expedition is an annual ocean science research journey, travelling through Innu Nation marine zones between Sheshatshiu and Natuashish.

The country's top spy agency says Natural Resources Canada approached it with concerns about former federal scientist Dennis Lu more than two decades ago -- not the other way around -- and has made a rare disclosure of one of its documents in court . ...

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.

A tornado that passed through parts of central Alberta Saturday resulted in 'significant damage' to buildings, homes, trees, roads and other local infrastructure, according to officials. But no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.

It's a common debate in communities next to bear habitat -- should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids' lunch boxes? Some encourage others not to report such incidents ...

Ottawa-based Sielo Robotics is developing an assistive robotic arm to help people with physical disabilities accomplish daily tasks.

Cavity-nesting bees are bee species that live alone and create nests instead of hives. They're experiencing a drop in population and pollination capacity, but special "bee bricks" might be the solution to giving them a place to rest and hibernate ...

Mountain bluebird numbers in Canada have declined by 60 per cent since 1970. To help the iconic songbird recover, conservation initiatives are taking off in Alberta.

Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.