In The News: Coasts & Oceans

2018-06-14

Plastic is everywhere. Some of it is important – think medical equipment, but others are just wasteful.

2018-06-14

School is over, summer is on... cue the Canadian wilderness! Camping, cottages, long hikes - and possibly, a life-changing encounter with a wild beast. What was your unexpected encounter with a wild animal?

2018-06-07

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is hoping more Canadians put a wrap on single use plastics during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14 as part of its group of seven strategies for freshwater and marine conservation.

2018-06-05

Shannon is a participant in Group 1 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. She writes of her experience in her field learning placement. Having grown up on the east coast with saltwater in my veins, the prospect of spending four months in the centre of the country in a landlocked province was daunting. Lakes just aren’t the

2018-05-31

After helping Fredericton homeowners during the floods, the newest recruits in the Canadian Conservation Corps are planning additional community service and conservation projects across Canada.

2018-05-31

Canadian Conservation Corps Group 2 participant Ben Mowat describes his experience as he and the rest of the group volunteered to help victims of the New Brunswick flooding before they departed for Phase 1 of their journey.

2018-05-18

Closure to take effect in several areas today after North Atlantic Right Whales spotted

2018-05-10

Let’s celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 12 by learning more about some of the coolest feathered travelers that are, or will be, arriving up North for a few months!

2018-04-26

Canadian Conservation Corps Group 1 participant Nicole Webster gives us a tour at her field learning placement at SCALES Nature Park in Ontario.

2018-04-24

Make Rain Barrels a Fun Feature of Your Garden — Not an Ugly Tool to Hide!