Conservation
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith appointed special advisor for Ontario Parks
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Smith will provide strategic advice to improve programs and increase revenue opportunities of Ontario Parks. Continue reading
Hamilton Conservation Authority issues ‘Flood Watch’
The Hamilton Conservation Authority says water levels and flows in the area watercourses are expected to continue to increase, as a result of the continuing melt of the snow pack. Continue reading
Large fire prevention project set to get underway in Banff
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The roar of chainsaws are echoing through the Bow Valley followed by the smell of burning wood. Fire mitigation crews are hard at work trying to clear deadfall and thin out aging forests ripe to burn in and around the Banff townsite. Continue reading
Up close and personal with exotic animals at wildlife festival in Regina
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
People in Regina got the chance to get up close and personal with exotic animals at Little Ray’s Wildlife Festival. Continue reading
Newfoundland town frets over the safety of stranded seals swarming its streets
Brendon Fitzpatrick of Roddickton, N.L. said seals had been spotted in the area as early as October, but in recent weeks the animals have wandered into town, sometimes in the middle of the road. Continue reading
Tech firm Sigfox develops tiny tracker to help fight rhino poaching
Sigfox has developed sensors able to give the exact location of rhinos using the firm’s network over a longer period of time. Continue reading
145 pilot whales die after stranding themselves on remote New Zealand beach
About 75 whales were already dead when a hiker discovered them on Stewart Island, and conservation workers decided to euthanize the others due to their poor condition and remote location. Continue reading
Grizzly bears at Saskatoon zoo to begin 3rd hibernation
Two grizzly bears are about to settle down for a third hibernation at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Continue reading
Hamilton Conservation Authority issues coyote warning
The HCA is reminding pet owners to keep their dogs on leashes and not to feed or approach coyotes. Continue reading
Frontenac Heritage Foundation awards Kingston efforts in preserving history
By Mike Postovit Videographer
Earlier this week, the Frontenac Heritage Foundation handed out its 2018 Heritage Conservation Awards. Two houses, a church and a former church got the nod. Continue reading