Canada

January 20, 2023

The Booming “Super Pig” Population in Canada Could Spread to Northern U.S.

The United States may soon face a new challenge with wild pigs as an invasive species. Historically, they have primarily thrived in warm regions such as the Southeast, Texas, and California. However,

Nature

The Much Essential Coral Educator, Nicole Helgason

Professional scuba diver Nicole Helgason frequently travels the world taking photos of corals and educating people about coral reefs. As Reef Builders’ event manager, Nicole is in charge of organizing the Reef Stock events in Sydney and Denver. Nicole manages

December 1, 2022

Even Low Air Pollution Can Be Fatal For Health, New Study

Health

Health considerations at very low air pollution levels are reported by a new Canadian study. Millions of Canadians are at higher risk of dying,

A Canadian Patient Diagnosed With Climate Change Might Be The First Ever Globally

Health·News·World

The patient is a senior citizen with asthma conditions and affected by forest fires and heat waves. Canada witnessed a difficult summer with record

Representative Image. Gray Electric Car Parked on a Charging Bay. Photo Source: Kindel Media (Pexels)

Electric·Mobility

Quebec Bans New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales by 2035, Aiming to Cut 43% of Emissions

Quebec has enacted regulations to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, marking a decisive shift in the province’s transportation policy. The ban targets light-duty vehicles – cars, light trucks,

Govind Tekale

December 20, 2024

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Photo Source: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Health

RSV Cases Surge: 49.8% of Infant Hospitalizations Linked to Virus as New Vaccines Aim to Cut 14,000 Admissions

Rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across North America have prompted health authorities to accelerate the deployment of new preventive measures, as data shows concerning infection rates, particularly among infants and

Tejal Somvanshi

December 16, 2024

FR Press Releases Back by popular demand! Published: December 9, 2024 Live butterflies return to the Museum

Nature

Butterflies in Flight: Canadian Museum Hosts 18,000 Species, Including 10% of Global Population in Ottawa

Yo Ottawa, need a tropical escape from winter wonderland? The Lepidoptera squad (that’s butterfly-speak for these gorgeous scaled-wing insects) has officially moved into the Canadian Museum of Nature’s solarium from December 6,

Tejal Somvanshi

December 12, 2024

Representative Image. TTC Buses. Photo Source: Toronto Transit Commission

Public Transportation

Toronto TTC’s $2.5M Smart Charge Plan Powers Electric Bus Goal by 2040

The Toronto Transit Commission and Power ON Energy Solutions, in collaboration with BetterFleet saw their path toward complete fleet electrification gained momentum with the implementation of a smart charge management system for

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

Representative Image. Brown Electric Post. Photo Source: Miguel Á. Padriñán (Pexels)

Energy

BC Leads Canada in Energy Efficiency Rankings With 54 Points

British Columbia continues its dominance in Canadian energy efficiency, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive year with 54 points out of 100 in the latest Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

Duncan McCabe made art with his daily running tracking. Photo Source: @BenSteiner00 (X Formerly Twitter)

Fitness·News·Viral

Toronto Runner Turns 121 Runs, 700 KM Into 25 Million-View GPS Animation

Duncan McCabe, a 32-year-old accountant from Toronto, has taken GPS art to new heights with his mesmerizing animated stick figure created using the fitness tracking app Strava. McCabe’s 27-second video, which shows

Karmactive Staff

December 8, 2024

Health·News

Canada Confirms First Human H5 Avian Flu Case as B.C. Teen Tests Positive—Health Officials Monitor Spread

A teenager in British Columbia has tested positive for H5 avian influenza, making this the first human case detected in Canada. The young patient from the Fraser Health region is receiving care

Tejal Somvanshi

November 10, 2024

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

Canadian Government’s Cold Shoulder to Spotted Owl’s Cry for Help

The Canadian government’s recent pass on an emergency order to shield the spotted owl’s habitat, despite warnings from Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, has ruffled feathers in the conservation community. “Only one wild-born

Govind Tekale

October 20, 2023

Climate·News·World

Canada Launches Landmark Strategy to Confront Climate Change After Record-breaking Climate Disasters

Canada has launched its first-ever national strategy that has been created to address issues such as increased flooding, wildfires, and melting permafrost. The strategy aims to help communities adapt themselves to the

Diya Sharma

July 2, 2023

Latest

Spirit Bears and Sacred Trees: Exploring the Enchanting Great Bear Rainforest

Hidden between the harsh coastlines of British Columbia, Canada, lies a true natural gem—the Great Bear Rainforest. Over 6.4 million hectares in size, this majestic wilderness is a haven for biodiversity. Untamed

Karmactive Staff

July 2, 2023

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