The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of memories from coast to coast to coast. Waterton Lakes National Park is planning ahead for a busy summer, and visitors are asked to do the same. Here are some tips to make the most of your next …
Canada Post is issuing a set of stamps this week to raise awareness about the plight of five whale species that have populations assessed as Endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Canadian waters are home to a remarkable diversity of whales, with more than 30 species. Sadly, some whale populations …
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The story of the Klinse-Za caribou herd in British Columbia is an unusual one. It’s unusual in that it is an environmental success story in that a herd of animals once down to just 19 individuals a decade later is up to over 120 and still growing. Another unique aspect of the project is the …
The Government of Canada has announced its next steps in supporting communities hit by wildfires, including new measures for this year’s fire season and for seasons to come. These initiatives include commitments in the areas of financial assistance, emergency response training, and First Nations support, among others. Support for communities affected by last season’s wildfires, …
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The Canadian Coast Guard advises the public that an Environmental Response exercise will be conducted on the St. Clair River, near Walpole Island, Ontario, on May 17, 2022. The routine exercise will involve environmental response personnel from Canada and the United States. Members of the public may see increased Coast Guard presence, and marine and air traffic during the exercise. …
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Vickie Lanthier is a 14 yr military veteran who works as an IT consultant by day, completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020, and runs GirlGoneGood® in my spare time. Admittedly sounds like an odd mix of interests; however adventure, media, and health are the backbone of GirlGoneGood® and a reflection of …
Episode Ten – Northern Latitudes: Find Your Way “Mary Anne Ivison is a trusted media professional with over 12 years of experience in radio broadcasting, television, voice-over, and live-hosting. She works extensively in commercial radio, streaming audio, and advertising.” All of the above is true. What is also true is that between the two of …
Episode Nine – Northern Latitudes: Find Your Way PodCast Christian Stenner has been exploring caves in Canaada for almost 20 years. We talk abour what got him started, the challenges involved and the lessons learned from goaing places few people dare. Stenner specializies in exploration of limestone and glaciovolcanic cave systems in Canada, the USA, …
Episode Eight – Northern Latitudes: Find Your Way PodCast Seth Klein joined me to talk about his book A Good War, the latest Government targets for emissions and why regionalism is a barrier to fighting climate change in a country as large as Canada. Klein is the Team Lead and Director of Strategy of the …
Episode Seven – Northern Latitudes: Find Your Way PodCast Jared Hanley is the CEO of NatureQuant a company hoping to quantify the quantity and eventually the quality of your time outdoors. There are some interesting uses for this tech including gamification of outdoor activity, health, real estate sales and development. NatureDose the app now in …