Nature

• B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod

  A B.C. entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when a pod of dolphins chased him down while he was shooting a video on his personal watercraft.

  Canada

  Mar 1
  
• Halton Healthcare begins writing prescriptions for nature for patients

  PaRx is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation and bills itself as 'Canada's national, evidence-based nature prescription program' on its website.

  Health

  Jan 4
  
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• Silent trails deepen connection to nature, UBC research suggests

  The initiative saw signage installed designating "silent" areas on two Lower Mainland trails. Researchers chose softer walking paths to minimize noise and restricted bicycles.

  Science

  Nov 22, 2024
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• Aggressive deer attacks Lethbridge woman’s dog, causing serious injuries

  Deer are plentiful in and around Lethbridge and usually coexist peacefully with humans. But one woman is warning the public to be aware, because this isn't always the case.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2024
• New pedestrian bridge opens in southwest Edmonton

  The new bridge was built in the same place as the one it is replacing, but higher, so that animals like moose and deer can pass under it, the city said.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
• Alberta’s first public mental health park opens in Calgary

  Alberta’s first park dedicated to enhancing mental health officially opened in Calgary on Saturday. 

  Health

  Sep 23, 2023
• Why some health-care professionals in Canada are prescribing nature to patients

  A growing number of health professionals in Canada are writing a new kind of prescription that doesn't need to be filled at a pharmacy.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2023
• Seniors nature-walk club explores Lethbridge

  A new partnership in Lethbridge is teaching seniors that learning about local flora and fauna is a walk in the park.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 17, 2023
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• New federal funds to preserve and protect ecosystem in Laval

  The federal government is contributing $400,000 over the next four years to boost biodiversity and protect wildlife in the Mille-îles River and along its banks in Laval, Que.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Lakefront property in North Okanagan now a nature reserve

  Formerly owned by a doctor, the property at 7710 Lochdale Road will also be the home of the Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2023