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When we talk about wildlife, we often talk about it as though it belongs somewhere else. A forest. A park. A protected area. Somewhere north...

Defender Radio host Michael Howie is joined by colleagues Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin and Tijana (Wildlife Campaigns and Advocacy Manager at The...

It feels like yesterday – and a lifetime ago – that the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. I don't know about you, but I'm still deal...

This time of year is glorious for all of us – and for the wild neighbours with whom we share our communities. From black bears and coyotes t...

Defender Radio host Michael Howie is joined by colleagues Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin and Tijana S. (Wildlife Campaigns and Advocacy Manager at T...

We want to look into the future for Defender Radio and The Switch – and that means hearing from you! We've put together a short (really) sur...

Animal law is a topic of growing interest to Canadians, advocates, and legal experts. While there are some great people doing great work rel...

September is fashion month, with massive week-long events in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Milan and Paris. And the qu...

The tragic story of a locally beloved cougar being killed near Canmore, Alberta, earlier this year was heartbreaking. John Marriott, an awar...

From streetlights to skyscrapers and everything in between, lighting up the night can help keep people safe. But, this often excessive light...

Wildfires and drought, floods and ice storms, and a seemingly never-ending news cycle of chaos around us is a lot. I'll be honest – there ar...

Mink fur farms are a virus's favourite place. There's lots of opportunity to transmit, mutate, and lead to more virulent strains that threat...

Anyone who follows John E. Marriott or Exposed Wildlife Conservancy on social media knows that a cougar John had tracked for many years was...

Fifty years ago this week, Canada officially made beavers one of our national symbols. In celebrating this anniversary – and the many ecolog...

Canada's iconic wildlife include moose, beavers, and wolves. But of the many species of vertebrate, which are the most evolutionarily distin...

Whether you're heading south to escape the cold, across the provinces for an adventure, or just a town over for a quick getaway, there are a...

The journey of Takaya the Lone wolf on Vancouver Island was one of hope, inspiration, and ultimately tragedy. Cheryl Alexander, acclaimed co...

Winter salt keeps sidewalks safe but harms Ottawa's waterways. A five-year study shows toxic chloride levels in local streams year-round. Le...

North Atlantic Right Whales are at extreme risk of extinction, with only around 370 individuals and around 70 reproductive females. Accordin...

Canadians waste a ton of food - literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emission...