Stories and op-eds
Focus on Fellows: Shirley Roburn
We spoke with former Weston Fellow Shirley Roburn about her journey in conservation and the vital role of storytelling in advocacy.
Focus on Fellows: Clayton Lamb
In the latest installment of our Focus on Fellows series, we caught up with Clayton Lamb from the 2017 cohort of the Weston Boreal Research Fellowship. Read on for a taste of his life in science, from grizzly bears to caribou.
Honoring Indigenous Women in Conservation: A Fellowship Rooted in Collaboration
Valérie Courtois (Executive Director, Indigenous Leadership Initiative) and Justina Ray (President and Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada) mark International Women's Day with reflections on the importance of Indigenous women leaders in conservation.
Focus on Fellows: Cale Gushulak
We spoke with Weston Fellow Cale Gushulak about his PhD research on the impacts of millennial-scale climate change on lake ecosystems in boreal Northern Ontario.
Twenty years of success and a vision for the future
As WCS Canada marks its 20th anniversary, we find ourselves navigating increasingly challenging times. Yet we also see that progress is possible.Justina Ray
Canada must turn its impressive biodiversity protection goals into real actions
WCS Canada President Justina Ray outlines the key actions needed to turn Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy into tangible biodiversity leadership.Justina Ray
Focus on Fellows: Brandon Laforest
We spoke with 2012 Weston Fellow Brandon Laforest, now Lead Specialist in Arctic Conservation at WWF Canada, about his journey in conservation, his research on polar bears, and the important role of mentorship in shaping his career.
Unlimited trapping is the wrong way to study Alberta's wolverines
Using the wrong tool for the job is inefficient and often ineffective, as many Albertans know.
Connecting Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy to the Global Biodiversity Framework
A closer look at the goals and targets in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and their implementation through Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy.Justina Ray
From Pledges to Progress
WCS Canada President Justina Ray explores how Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy will drive action on the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity FrameworkJustina Ray
Focus on Fellows: Mary-Kate Craig
We caught up with 2017 Weston Fellow Mary-Kate Craig about her research on Indigenous-led approaches to conservation research.
Reflecting together on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th, 2024, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
Focus on Fellows: William Twardek
We caught up with 2020 Weston Fellow William Twardek about his research and hopes for the future of conservation.
Remembering Cheryl Chetkiewicz
WCS Canada – and our planet – lost a remarkable human being in June.
"You don’t need to be an expert to care about the natural world”
Kevin Bouliane is a cyclist on a mission: to visit as many Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) as possible by cycling across Canada.Storymaps
Northern Peatlands in Canada
This story map will take you on a journey through the northern peatlands of Canada and explain why they are so important for both climate, biodiversity, and people.
Caribou and mining
WCS Canada has developed an interactive story map that shows how we can track the cumulative disturbance from mineral exploration on the ranges of boreal caribou in Ontario.
