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State of emergency: Will a new ruling on spotted owls force Canada to protect endangered orcas?

June 28, 2024

“Either the threats are imminent or not. Either the threats concern the survival or recovery of the species, or they do not,” Justice Yvan Roy wrote in his ruling against the federal government for... Read More

“Either the threats are imminent or not. Either the threats concern the survival or recovery of the species, or...
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5 wild stories from 2018

December 18, 2018

This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals that captured our collective attention at times when we seemed to need it most. Here’s... Read More

This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals...
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Will 2019 bring the lifeline that Canada’s Endangered killer whales need?

December 13, 2018

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea where they are fighting for their lives, but we’re optimistic 2019 can be a turning point... Read More

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea...
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The science we have – and the science we need to stop wildlife loss

October 3, 2017

Living Planet Report Canada – among the most comprehensive studies of monitored vertebrate wildlife population trends ever conducted in Canada – has revealed a depth and breadth of loss that’s unexpected in a country that takes... Read More

Living Planet Report Canada – among the most comprehensive studies of monitored vertebrate wildlife population trends ever conducted in Canada...
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Just a fluke? The rush to downlist humpbacks while other whales wait for help.

April 24, 2014

The “downlisting” of Pacific humpback whales from “Threatened” to “Special Concern” caused a media sensation this week. Like many, we wonder why humpbacks were singled out for quick action while other whales at risk... Read More

The “downlisting” of Pacific humpback whales from “Threatened” to “Special Concern” caused a media sensation this week. Like many,...
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Avoiding the “Sixth Extinction”- Endangered Species in Canada are in a Race against the Clock

February 21, 2014

Last week a judge ordered the federal government to clear up the “enormous systemic problem” of failing to produce timely recovery plans for species classified at risk in Canada. Read More

Last week a judge ordered the federal government to clear up the “enormous systemic problem” of failing to...
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Canada’s Wildlife Check-in: Is our government on the right path?

November 4, 2013

Tomorrow, the federal Auditor General ‘s office will release its Fall Report, a study led by the Interim Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. This regular review aims to make sure that... Read More

Tomorrow, the federal Auditor General ‘s office will release its Fall Report, a study led by the Interim Commissioner...
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Sharks in Canada?

August 23, 2011

What did you say? Great white sharks in Atlantic Canada? You bet! Read More

What did you say? Great white sharks in Atlantic Canada? You bet!
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