Canada
Inside the Nisga'a Nation's Fight to Get a 36-Foot Totem Pole Back From Scotland
National Museums Scotland agreed to repatriate the object, which was stolen in 1929, following an in-person appeal by an Indigenous delegation
How Did This 600-Year-Old English Coin End Up in Newfoundland?
Minted under Henry VI, it may be the oldest English coin discovered in Canada
Step Inside the Colorful Pages of 'Goodnight Moon'
As the book turns 75, a new immersive exhibition brings the beloved children's story to life
How Will Mining Affect Alaskan Salmon?
Active mines, proposed mines and exploratory projects in Alaska and British Columbia may affect key salmon watersheds
Wander Through a 2,200-Foot-Long Tunnel Beneath Niagara Falls
The tunnel, which opened to visitors this summer, was once a vital part of a hydroelectric power plant on the Canadian side of the iconic cascades
Explorers Find Cameras Abandoned by Mountain Climbers in 1937
Scientists traced the movement of Canada’s Walsh Glacier to find the long-lost cache
Hotel Discovers Its Famous Churchill Portrait Was Swapped With a Fake
An original print of the 'Roaring Lion' was stolen from the Fairmont Château Laurier eight months ago
The Sea Is Slowly Consuming Quebec's Magdalen Islands
Those living in the doomed paradise face a stark choice: resist, adapt, or give in to the ravenous ocean
Well-Preserved, 30,000-Year-Old Baby Woolly Mammoth Emerges From Yukon Permafrost
The mummified creature is helping to heal the rift between the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in people and the miners and scientists who came to their lands
The Gay Asian Activist Whose Theories on Sexuality Were Decades Ahead of Their Time
In the 1930s, Li Shiu Tong's boyfriend, Magnus Hirschfeld, was a prominent defender of gay people. But Li's own research has long been overlooked
Therapy Dogs Help Reduce Pain in Emergency Room Patients
A new study shows canine companions can reduce anxiety, depression and discomfort in ER patients—and increase their overall well-being
What Were Humans Doing in the Yukon 24,000 Years Ago?
Scientists have examined remains from caves and think the shelters served as temporary camps for hunters who targeted horses
First Possible Case of Covid-19 Spreading From Deer to Humans
Experts say the discovery is not reason for panic, but underscores the importance of monitoring wildlife for diseases that could infect humans
This Cliff Face Is Packed With Fossilized Whale Remains
An exposed prehistoric seafloor is a hotspot for relics, and now an international team is helping unravel their mysteries
Five Fascinating Ice Age Finds Discovered in Yukon Permafrost
From a pristinely preserved wolf pup to ancient camels, remains found in northern Canada's frozen earth have provided remarkable glimpses into the Ice Age
Shakespeare First Folio Acquired by the University of British Columbia
The volume is going on display at Vancouver Art Gallery as part of a new exhibition
Archaeologists Discover Oldest Domesticated Dog Remains in Americas
Exciting secrets unearthed on Haida Gwaii include a canine tooth, roughly 11,000-year-old stone tools and the tantalizing signs of far more to come
Bison in Canada Discover Ancient Petroglyphs, Fulfilling an Indigenous Prophecy
Reintroduced to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in 2019, the animals' hooves uncovered four 1,000-year-old rock carvings
The 'Last Ice Area' May Provide a Final Refuge for Arctic Life in a Warming World
The Arctic Ocean region may provide a sanctuary to animals who need the summertime frozen habitat for survival
How Did a 15th-Century Coin Minted Under Henry VII End Up in Newfoundland?
Dated to between 1493 and 1499, the silver half-groat is the oldest English coin ever found in Canada