Conservation

• Central Okanagan parks included in Canada’s national conservation network

  Twenty-five Central Okanagan parks are now being recognized as part of Canada’s national conservation network, solidifying the Central Okanagan's commitment to conservation.

  Canada

  Mar 22
  
• Fishing harbour demolition threatens bird population in Prince Edward County

  Demolition threatens historic structures and bird habitats at Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area, sparking concerns among conservationists.

  Environment

  Feb 27
  
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• Boreal forest advocates raising awareness around clear-cutting in Saskatchewan

  Advocates for boreal forest conservation held an event Saturday in Saskatoon to raise awareness and funds in support of legal action stop clearcut logging in northern Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Feb 18
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• Monarch butterflies are now on Canada’s endangered species list

  The monarch butterflies aren't alone, either. Two subspecies of western bumblebee are being classified as threatened as well.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2023
• Gray wolves set for release in Colorado as cattle industry seeks stop

  Just weeks before the deadline for Colorado to begin reintroducing gray wolves, representatives of the cattle industry association are suing state and federal agencies.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2023
• `Apex predators’: Pemberton. B.C., residents calling for better grizzly management

  Locals say the province should do more to help people affected by grizzly co-existence and find ways to remove stumbling blocks if it wants to see more bears on the landscape.

  Environment

  Dec 10, 2023
• B.C. scientists scooping killer whale poop to search for DNA

  The work is underway at what the foundation describes as a "cutting edge" genetics lab in West Vancouver, shared with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 

  Science

  Dec 7, 2023
• Saskatchewan app lets you win cash by going fishing

  The Live Fishing League app operates on a straightforward principle: anglers capture photos of their catches and vie for positions on weekly and seasonal leaderboards.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2023
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• Draft policy could be a game-changer for B.C. old-growth protection, conservationist says

  A leading B.C. conservationist says a draft policy on ecosystem health could shift the way the province manages forests away from viewing the economic value of trees first.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Regina’s Happy Hallow supports Salthaven West

  Salthaven is seeking donations for its animal care services, as it aims to open a bigger facility.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2023