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Earth Day Canada – Recent surveys from two of the world’s 19 polar bear subpopulations show polar bears in some parts of Canada are getting fatter and increasing their numbers. Thanks to ongoing recovery efforts, polar bears in the M’Clintock Channel (716 bears) and Gulf of Boothia (1,500 bears) in Nunavut are responding well to changes in Arctic sea ice. [Read more…]
There’s a strong argument for yes – an approach anchored by a sense of place, strong influences from nature and culture, and a commitment to sustainability. Reflecting the land: Whether a pair of tree-inspired skyscrapers in Vancouver, BC, a landmark library-in-nature in Ottawa, Ontario, or an Inuit art centre in Manitoba capturing an aesthetic that honours the landscapes, lights and people of the North, Canada’s architecture is bold yet exquisite, inviting yet powerful, functional while telling a fascinating story about the land and its people. [Read more…]
In 2000, the United Nations designated International Mother Language Day (February 21) to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It’s a good time to examine Canada’s multicultural ideology, expansive cultural personality and fascinating array of languages. [Read more…]
Ongoing economic troubles in many countries left a global travel market still rather shaky on its legs in 2012. Yet there are signs of steady recovery in many markets, making the outlook for 2013 better than a glass half full. [Read more…]
