The 2021 Canadian wildfire season is off to a fast start and combined with thousands of Canadians hoping to stretch their legs out after lockdowns and slowdowns of the past year while sitting around the campfire that could dampen expectations.
As wildfires across Canada become a growing concern, here are guidelines from the Ontario Government on preventing forest fires.
Follow these easy steps to build a campfire safely.
The Government of Canada, in partnership with the municipalities of Nova Scotia’s Antigonish, Berwick, and Mahone Bay, announced funding for the construction of three new solar farms in the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay. The project consists of building three solar farms, also known as solar gardens, in the Towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay, which will produce approximately 10GWh …
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There are ten days left for videographers and travel bloggers to ‘apply’ for Hipcamp’s best summer job experience. Just in time for a summer when camping is poised to be the vacation of choice (and opportunity) for thousands of Canadians suffering from serious cabin fever, Hipcamp, the world’s largest provider of outdoor stays, is celebrating its …
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology has found that most Arctic Seabirds have a very low tolerance for the temperatures that a warming climate will bring. Researchers at McGill University launched the study after reports of Arctic Seabird species dying in their nests on warmer, sunny days. The study observed and …
Road trips and other local travel filling void left by dramatic decline in air travel outside of Canada If you’re itching for a change of scenery this summer, you’re not alone. In a recent survey of Ontarians, only 1-in-4 respondents has taken a vacation in the past year. With the Government of Ontario moving into Stage 2 of …
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The Aurora Borealis, one of the 7 wonders of the Natural World, is a bucket-list attraction for many. While tourist destinations for the lights exist in most countries bordering the Arctic Circle, including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, and Greenland, Yellowknife is the best place in the world to see the lights. It’s dutifully crowned the ‘Aurora Capital of North America’, and sightseers have a 95% chance of seeing the lights when visiting in Mid-November – April, as recommended by the city.
Striking the perfect balance between size and power, Deep Trekker’s newest submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV) PIVOT is changing the underwater game.
Freshwater habitats include the numerous lakes, rivers, streams and waterways that are part of Canada’s diverse aquatic ecosystem. These versatile habitats and species that call them home have been affected by human activity and environmental changes. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research that will study and inform us on how we can sustainably protect freshwater habitats for all Canadians.
TORONTO, June 18, 2021 /CNW/ – Canada is facing the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate breakdown. According to WWF-Canada’s 2020 Living Planet Report Canada, monitored populations of species at risk have declined by an average of 59% since 1970. That decline has been driven largely by habitat loss which is also driving climate change: one-third …