Quantcast
Implique-toi

Green Christmas (French version available)

by Jamie Hadland

Most Canadians dream of a white Christmas. But perhaps we should be thinking of ways to add a little more green to this year’s holiday celebration. Every year, the cost […]


Getting Dirty May Be Healthy (French version available)

by David Suzuki Foundation

For much of human history, we lived close to the natural world. As civilization evolved, we became increasingly urbanized, and most of us now live in cities. As we’ve moved […]


What is Acid Rain?

by Gale Blaylock

The term acid rain refers to what scientists call acid deposition.  It is caused by airborne acidic pollutants and has highly destructive results. Scientists first discovered acid rain in 1852, […]


Let’s Celebrate the Gifts of Winter (French version available)

by David Suzuki Foundation

We Canadians have a special relationship with snow and ice. We ski in it, skate on it, play in it, shovel it, drive through it, sometimes even bicycle through it […]


Volunteering around the December Holidays

by Maria Cruz

During the December holidays, it is best to spend time with the ones you love. It’s surely one of the best times of the year! With all the delicious meals, […]


Fall Foliage

by Jamie Hadland

There are many signs that fall has arrived; the start of school, colder-shorter days, and the first frost on car windshields. These signs are dreaded by students and adults alike, […]