In The News

2026-10-02

From a young age, I’ve had an obsession with marine life, constantly watching any nature documentary I could find.

2026-09-24

This summer, I had the opportunity to conduct research with the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s marine conservation science team for my Master’s project.

2026-09-10

A new study finds vessel-strike risk is increasing for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Only about 380 of the whales remain, including roughly 70 breeding females.

2026-09-01

When Heather MacAulay and her husband, Chris Murphy, got a call there was something strange in the water off Blackhead Cove in Conception Bay North earlier this week, the pair were stumped by what they saw.

2026-06-02

Marine researchers in B.C. say a new collaborative approach to whale sightings being used in part of California could help to prevent whale strikes here too.

2026-09-30

In honour of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I would like to highlight the profound impact of First Nations, Inuit and Métis on the Hinterland Who’s Who program.

2026-09-16

A picture is worth a thousand words. Every photograph in the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Calendar tells a story, capturing the beauty, diversity, and wonder of wildlife and wild spaces in Canada. Behind each image is a talented photographer whose passion, patience and dedication help bring these remarkable moments to life.

2026-08-27

Magic is often described as the impossible made real. If that’s true, then nature may be the greatest magician of all. As adults, we’re taught to stop believing in magic. But perhaps that’s only because we’ve forgotten to look closely at nature, where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. The world tells us that magic isn’t real. Nature gently disagrees.

2026-08-24

Monarch butterflies are not common in the Canadian Prairies, but a Saskatoon ecologist is noticing an increase in the endangered species this summer. Tyler Flockhart, who researches monarch butterflies, said there seems to be more than usual fluttering across Saskatchewan.

2026-08-19

August is the perfect time to get outside, explore the incredible grasslands in Canada and put your nature-spotting skills to the test.

2026-09-30

In honour of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I would like to highlight the profound impact of First Nations, Inuit and Métis on the Hinterland Who’s Who program.

2026-08-07

One of the many obstacles to combating the climate crisis is eco-anxiety.

2026-05-31

A fundraising event held Saturday north of Calgary combined horses and literacy to raise funds for those who struggle to read.

2026-04-21

International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026 is the United Nations’ (UN) call to celebrate all that our volunteers achieve.

2026-03-24

Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces are full of stories worth discovering — from tiny pollinators to iconic mammals and the diverse ecosystems that sustain them.

2026-09-30

In honour of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I would like to highlight the profound impact of First Nations, Inuit and Métis on the Hinterland Who’s Who program.

2026-09-24

This summer, I had the opportunity to conduct research with the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s marine conservation science team for my Master’s project.

2026-09-10

A new study finds vessel-strike risk is increasing for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Only about 380 of the whales remain, including roughly 70 breeding females.

2026-09-01

When Heather MacAulay and her husband, Chris Murphy, got a call there was something strange in the water off Blackhead Cove in Conception Bay North earlier this week, the pair were stumped by what they saw.

2026-08-24

Monarch butterflies are not common in the Canadian Prairies, but a Saskatoon ecologist is noticing an increase in the endangered species this summer. Tyler Flockhart, who researches monarch butterflies, said there seems to be more than usual fluttering across Saskatchewan.

2026-08-24

Monarch butterflies are not common in the Canadian Prairies, but a Saskatoon ecologist is noticing an increase in the endangered species this summer. Tyler Flockhart, who researches monarch butterflies, said there seems to be more than usual fluttering across Saskatchewan.

2026-08-19

August is the perfect time to get outside, explore the incredible grasslands in Canada and put your nature-spotting skills to the test.

2026-08-04

Canada is down to the last 20 per cent of its native grasslands.

2026-06-17

A new Indigenous Grasslands Stewardship and Knowledge Exchange Network has been launched at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

2026-05-29

The start of spring in the northern hemisphere often brings thoughts of summer — and with it, wildfire season.

2026-09-24

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) welcomes the inclusion of third-party habitat banking and in-lieu fee provisions in Bill C-39, tabled by the federal government on Sept. 21.

2026-08-10

Each summer, conservationists with the Canadian Wildlife Federation release endangered Blanding's turtles in west Ottawa. This year, they're releasing 900 hatchlings — up from 600 last year. Rachelle Elsiufi tagged along for a recent release.

2026-08-06

While looking at the photos in 2021 for a paper on threats to Northern Map Turtles, we stumbled on an observation where the turtle just looked…off.

2026-07-09

To protect endangered species we also need to protect the habitat they rely upon.

2026-07-02

The Canadian Wildlife Federation was honored to be invited to participate in the very first He Sqyéytn (Salmon) Festival this fall in the beautiful community of Shulus, British Columbia.