Media coverage
St. Joseph Island river listed as national priority for biodiversity
A small river on St. Joseph Island has been identified as a Key Biodiversity Area.
2026-03-06 | SooToday
Nunavut road project could transform the territory, but at what cost?
Those promoting the project have been “very bold about what economic value it will bring,” but not “very clear about the ecological risk, climate risk and so forth that it will promote,” said Justina Ray (WCS Canada), following public comment on the Grays Bay project.
2026-03-01 | The Globe and Mail
Biodiversity guardians: Women working for the persistence of nature
Director of Conservation Strategy Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne features in a global Key Biodiversity Area spotlight for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2026-02-11 | Key Biodiversity Areas
Canada’s biggest nickel mine could store carbon in its waste rock - if all goes to plan
Peatland Conservation Scientist Adam Kirkwood said the area around Timmins is a “mosaic” of forests, lakes and wetlands that may turn into peatlands in the future.
2026-02-05 | The Narwhal
An urgent effort to protect Canada's peatlands
To mark World Wetlands Day, Victoria Goodday joins the Wildlife Conservation Society podcast to discuss the National Peatlands Strategy.
2026-02-02 | Wild Audio
Why peatlands must be central to Canada’s climate and economic agendas
Victoria Goodday argues that natural assets like peatlands must be treated as essential economic infrastructure. With Canada holding one-quarter of the world’s peatlands, protecting them is critical to climate stability and long-term economic security.
2026-01-29 | Policy Options
B.C.’s commitment to biodiversity put on hold
Cori Lausen: 48 species listed as endangered federally aren't recognized as species at risk in B.C. and thus don't qualify for measures that could save their habitat from destruction or disturbance.
2026-01-26 | Vancouver Sun
New research about the effects of underwater noise and climate change on western arctic marine animals
Tara Howatt and William Halliday join CBC to discuss their findings on the risks of ocean noise from shipping in the Arctic.
2026-01-25 | CBC: The Weekender
These biologists are working against the clock to save the NWT’s bats
Northern bats are among the last holdouts against white-nose syndrome. Now, experts warn the fungus that causes the disease is at the doorstep of the Northwest Territories.
2025-12-29 | Cabin Radio
Silence on ocean noise while Arctic development races ahead
Arctic Acoustics Lead William Halliday writes that, as plans for Arctic development move at full speed, planning and precaution must guide Canada's approach.
2025-12-15 | Calgary Herald
Colony of 'penguins of the North' in N.W.T. threatened by Arctic shipping, researchers say
A new study suggests that a colony of sea birds nesting on Cape Parry in the N.W.T. could face increasing threats related to increased Arctic shipping traffic and environmental change.
2025-12-14 | CBC North
Conservation group proposes peatland strategy, fighting to prevent peat mining in northern Sask.
Proposed strategy from WCS Canada includes ecosystem protection, research and local Indigenous voices.
2025-12-11 | CBC Saskatoon
Fast-tracking without foresight: Canada’s risky approach to major projects
Opinion: In this moment of renewed ambition for “nation-building” projects, Canada has an opportunity to bring coherence and discipline to the management of environmental and social impacts.
2025-12-11 | The Conversation
Canada’s Vast Peatlands Need Stronger Safeguards, New Strategy Concludes
Canada has fallen behind on efforts to shield its vast peatlands from mining, infrastructure expansion, and climate pressures, a new report finds, laying out an urgent plan for action across governments.
2025-12-08 | The Energy Mix
Conservationists call for greater protection of NWT peatlands
The NWT government has devoted insufficient policy attention to the territory’s peatlands, a new report from Wildlife Conservation Society Canada states.
2025-12-05 | Cabin Radio
