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Radon gas may be giving more Canadians lung cancer. Scientists are racing to save lives

Radon gas, an invisible health threat that can build up in your home, is putting more Canadians at risk of deadly lung cancer. A national research team is using throwaway toenail clippings to find markers of high radon exposure, in the hope of expanding cancer screenings to save lives.

Canada's wildfire paradox: fewer fires, greater destruction highlighted in new analysis

A new national analysis finds Canada is seeing fewer wildfires overall, but a growing share of damage is being driven by a smaller number of increasingly large, hard-to-control fires.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces job cuts, closure of research operations, including in Alta.

The government said so far, approximately 665 department positions have also been reduced and nearly 1,050 employees received notices on Thursday.

Personal leave puts hockey into perspective for Oilers star Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl stepped away from the Edmonton Oilers last week and returned to Germany to attend to a family illness. The time away from the team has clarified what's truly important for star forward.

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