10 Questions with July’s #LocalHero, Etienne Loney!
Today we’d like to highlight Etienne Loney from Clear Your Gear, A local group from Manitoba that has started a nationwide recycling program for the proper disposal of used fishing …
Single-Use Plastics Go Out With a Ban
Did you hear? The Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SUPPR) were officially released this week! After a long wait and multiple rounds of consultations with Canadians across the country, the federal …
Federal Sustainability Development Strategy Response
Some interesting news and an opportunity to have your say in Canadian policy! The Federal Government recently released a draft of Canada’s Sustainable Development Strategy for 2022 to 2026. This …
10 Questions With June’s #LocalHero Kate Pepler!
Today we’d like to highlight Kate Pepler, owner and CEO of the Tare Shop, a local zero-waste grocery store, coffee shop, and community space with locations in Halifax and Dartmouth, …
10 Questions with May’s #LocalHero Thomas!
Previously we have had local heroes that dove to the bottom of lakes to retrieve discarded items, or remove fishing nets, others have changed their industry by providing sustainable equipment, …
World Penguin Day
sciencefocus.com April 25th, also known to us as World Penguin Day, is a big day in the penguin calendar as it coincides with the annual northern migration of Adelie penguins. …
Preparing for Earth Day 2022!
On April 23, we will celebrate our home planet globally for Earth Day. Why is Earth Day important? It is an opportunity to take a moment and reflect on our …
10 Questions With April #LocalHero: Saltwater Sean!
Today we’d like to highlight Sean, a freediver in the Halifax area and the #LocalHero this month! Sean is a freediver and explorer on a mission to see what lurks …
Earth Hour 2022
On Saturday, March 26th, over 190 countries will unite at 8:30 pm in their local time to turn off their lights and spend an hour reflecting on their consumption of …
