The science-backed research method behind many decisions regarding conservation of wild animals and birds has come a long way.  Over the years, much research was dependent on a handful of scientists and biologists and their teams observing the daily activities of their subjects. As this type of research was undoubtedly vital for many of the […]

Sure, big box retailers are great and enjoyed by many of us.  With a wide range of products matched with competitive pricing, visiting one of these stores can be a no-brainer for many of us. That being said, when it comes to environmental products or those products which we feed our pets, wildlife, flowers, gardens […]

First established in the United Kingdom, a fatal parasitic disease known as trichomonosis made landfall on Canada’s shores back in 2007 for the first time.  The disease began by affecting pigeons, doves and raptors exclusively and as such, earned other commonly known names such as canker and frounce in these respective species. Since the first […]

It was the January/February issue of Canadian Geographic Magazine in which Editor Aaron Kylie pointed out that our beautiful country was without a national bird, despite being declared the undisputed home of hockey, maple trees and beavers. It wasn’t long after that Canadian Geographic and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society teamed up to tackle this […]

Acting on behalf of Canada, Great Britain implemented the convention for the protection of migratory birds in tandem with the United States back in August of 1918.  A historical piece of legislation, the statute was drafted in a time where the majority of bird species were threatened by commercial trading, habitat destruction and unregulated harvest […]

With the primary focus of keeping bison fenced in, the Old Man on His Back conservation site is home to roughly 160 km of metal fencing, which has turned out to be slightly problematic for a number of birds in the area. The Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area (OMB) is […]

Twelve years ago Doug Snedden founded the Mississippi Cleanup Project (MCP) right here in Mississippi Mills.  With the focus of cleaning up and restoring local waterways, streams and lakes, the MCP annually undertakes the massive responsibility and undertaking of cleaning out the Mississippi River beginning in May each year and running well into September. “Protecting […]

The summer months are some of the busiest times of the year for Hollywood’s brass.  Marking the release of each year’s blockbusters (and busts), summer movie season is chock full of high-energy and high-drama films in hopes of receiving a coveted nod for an Academy Award. While most of these films are fictional in nature, […]