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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…
It’s Polar Bear Day!
Polar bears are one of the most well-known and recognizable Canadian species. These bears are Canada’s largest land carnivore, with adult males weighing up to 800 kilograms (1,763 pounds). The…
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…
Bobsledding
Go with the Floe Floe: a floating sheet of ice Gold medal hopefuls such as Kaillie Humphries and Lascelles Brown will be competing in the bobsledding competitions which will test…
Snowboarding
Sweetest Tricks It takes skill and the right attitude to become the best snowboarder in the world. Luckily in Canada, our wildlife is brimming with skill and attitude. There’s…
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…
Opening Ceremonies
This Olympic season, our own wildlife athletes from across Canada will be awarded medals based on their amazing speed, strength and agility. Stay turned over the next 16 days, as…
