A 56-million-year-old lesson in climate change
Our planet is an ever-changing sphere of wonder and mystery. By studying sediments, ice-core samples, trees, and fossils, scientists have been able to piece together some of its phenomenal history […]
Canada’s Natural Resources
Imagine walking along a forest path with a stream beside the path and trees all around you. Think about how calm and peaceful that would be. Now imagine the same […]
The ocean is the cornerstone of our life-support system
Two trillion dollars is an astounding amount of money. Imagine this: The day Julius Caesar is born you are given $2 trillion. Then, you manage to spend $2 million every […]
Species at Risk
Canadian Wildlife Federation. Mammals There are 218 mammal species in Canada: 169 terrestrial species and 49 marine species. From the grizzly bear to the vole, terrestrial mammals face a number […]
Volunteering
Music is a part of everyone’s lives. Whether you listen to the Top 40 on the radio, dance, or play an instrument religiously, in some way you have involved yourself […]
The Value of Volunteering
Volunteering has almost become a dirty word in some circles, and it’s not hard to see why: when you’re looking for a job, giving away your labour for free can […]
