Waterton Lakes National Park expects a busy 2022 summer visitor season, and Parks Canada is asking visitors to plan ahead before visiting

The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of memories from coast to coast to coast. Waterton Lakes National Park is planning ahead for a busy summer, and visitors are asked to do the same. Here are some tips to make the most of your next …

Canada Post’s New Stamp Series Brings Awareness To Endangered Whales

Canada Post is issuing a set of stamps this week to raise awareness about the plight of five whale species that have populations assessed as Endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Canadian waters are home to a remarkable diversity of whales, with more than 30 species. Sadly, some whale populations …

The Canadian Government Has Committed Over $500 Million To Fight Wildfires In 2022

The Government of Canada has announced its next steps in supporting communities hit by wildfires, including new measures for this year’s fire season and for seasons to come.  These initiatives include commitments in the areas of financial assistance, emergency response training, and First Nations support, among others. Support for communities affected by last season’s wildfires, …

Environmental Response exercise to take place on the St. Clair River, Ontario

The Canadian Coast Guard advises the public that an Environmental Response exercise will be conducted on the St. Clair River, near Walpole Island, Ontario, on May 17, 2022. The routine exercise will involve environmental response personnel from Canada and the United States. Members of the public may see increased Coast Guard presence, and marine and air traffic during the exercise. …

Girl Gone Good – Vickie Lanthier

Vickie Lanthier is a 14 yr military veteran who works as an IT consultant by day, completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020, and runs GirlGoneGood® in my spare time. Admittedly sounds like an odd mix of interests; however adventure, media, and health are the backbone of GirlGoneGood® and a reflection of …

A New Era For Tracking The Health of The Great Lakes

If you’ve ever wondered about the health of your local river or lake, seven million open data points are now at your fingertips.   Information ranging from lake temperatures to levels of nitrates in the water is available on Great Lakes DataStream, a new online platform for sharing water quality data from across Ontario and Quebec.  It’s going live this …

Demand for Camping Equipment Boomed During the Pandemic, But May Continue to Rise. Here’s Why

The pandemic has caused many markets to boom (and some to bust). Camping equipment is understandably on the rise, and reports say this boom will continue through to 2023. Here’s what this means for campers. By Natalie Oattes Not only is camping fun and calming for the soul, it became one of the first activities …