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 Join the Mary Macaree Memorial Walk!Mary Macaree, who died just before the publication of the latest edition of 109 Walks, was a longtime member of the British Columbia Mountaineering Club. This book came together with the help, encouragement, and dedicated enthusiasm of friends and family who knew how important its completion was to Mary. ... Read more >> |
 David Waltner-Toews Shares His Expertise on Swine Flu on The HourThe latest in global health scares came a couple of weeks ago with business and school closures in Mexico due to a new strain of swine flu that can be passed to humans. While lethal, and affecting people in the rest of North America and the world, we have to wonder if it's been blown out of proportion. ... Read more >> |
 Bear Behaviour ExplainedJoin Else Poulsen, biological scientist and bear lover, at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Toronto to hear her talking about the emotional and behavioural life of bears. Sunday, May 17th (time tbc) McNally Robinson Booksellers Toronto Don Mills Centre 939 Lawrence Ave. East (at Don Mills) Read more >> |
 Nikiforuk in the NorthwestCatch Andrew Nikiforuk in the Pacific Northwest for a series of panel discussions, slideshows and book signings. Monday, March 30, Seattle From 7:30 pm; Town Hall Seattle, Downstairs, 1119 8th Ave. Hosted by Seattle Science Lectures $5 through www.brownpapertickets.com Tuesday, March 31, Portland From ... Read more >> |
Andrew Nikiforuk Embarks on the Great Tar Sands DebateTouring Saskatchewan, Nikiforuk will be engaging in the Great Tar Sands Debate at a variety of venues from March 15 - 20. See below for details or contact Sandra Finley at 306-373-8078 or sabest1@sasktel.net. Sunday March 15, Muenster From 1-4 pm; Muenster, St. Peter’s Abbey, Room 101 in St. Michael ... Read more >> |
 Taylor Awarded Unembedded Journalist of the YearIt seems appropriate that the man who penned his memoir entitled Unembedded would be the one to fully live up to that rep. Scott Taylor, a former soldier, founder of Esprit de Corps magazine and maverick journalist has just been awarded Unembedded Journalist of the Year. Wait for his riveting book, due ... Read more >> |
 The Suzuki Diaries on CBC Follow Father-Daughter TeamAiring tonight - December 11 - on CBC Television, is the documentary The Suzuki Diaries. David and his aspiring scientist daughter Sarika travel to Europe to see how that continent is working towards a more sustainable future. Read more about the Suzukis' adventures here. Read more >> |
David Suzuki On The HourCelebrity environmentalist, scientist and author David Suzuki was recently chatting with George Stroumboulopoulos on The Hour about his latest how-to guide on greening your life and our planet. Check it out here. Read more >> |
 Golden Jubilee visit of His Highness the Aga Khan to CanadaHis Highness the Aga Khan is in Canada for a 10-day visit from November 18 to November 26, 2008 and returning on December 6 to officially open the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat located on Sussex Drive in Ottawa. The Aga Khan is visiting the Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver as part of a series ... Read more >> |
 Julie Angus Adventures! This Time Across CanadaFrom Portugal to Costa Rica, Scotland to Syria, Julie Angus has gotten around. Usually by the power of her own body. She's now back on Canadian soil and going cross-country promoting her new book Rowboat in a Hurricane about her row across the Atlantic Ocean. Complete with a slide-show and talk about ... Read more >> |