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Science Night!
A few weeks ago Donald McAlpine, a curator at the New Brunswick Museum, and myself visited Princess Elizabeth School to participate in their Science Night program. The program was well…
The Winter Field Season Has Started Again
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM] The winter field season has started again and I was out last week to survey an abandoned copper mine. There are still a couple of…
Let’s Give A Hoot About Species At-Risk!
This year’s Walk for Wildlife is extra special. We are raising awareness and funds for species at-risk in Canada, with the burrowing owl being the star of the show. And…
Another Conservation Hero!
[PHOTO CREDIT: LAURA ZIEMBA] Paige Ziemba Lee is a 10 year old with a lot of conservation spirit! After hearing about declining bat numbers and white-nose syndrome, she took it…
Breeds with Speed
The speed skating competitions begin today in Sochi, Russia. Canadian athletes such as Charles and François Hamelin are out to prove they are the fastest in the world. But how…
Figure Skating: Individual
Today, Canada’s top figure skaters are set to impress the Olympic judges. Canadian competitors Patrick Chan and defending Olympic champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will use stunning visual displays…
Aerial Acrobatics
Today, Canada’s athletes are competing in the aerials competition. Skiers from across the country, like Travis Gerrits, Sabrina Guérin, and Melissa Corbo, will be dazzling spectators with flips, spins and…
Long Distance Darlings
In the upcoming days, Canadian athletes will take part in various cross-country events ranging from Relay to Men’s 50 kilometre Mass Start. After learning how far Canadian wildlife travels, the…
Have You Spotted A Snowy Owl This Winter?
[PHOTO CREDIT: ANDRE DENIS, CWF PHOTO CONTEST] About 7 years ago I was so lucky to see a snowy owl on my drive to work one morning – definitely an…
