This year the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition had its highest number of entries ever, a 20% increase. And I think it shows in the quality of these Highly Commended (runner-up) photos. Can't wait to see the category winners and other images in October!

Grateful to Paul R.G. Rodgers and the Kimberley for sharing my perspective on post disturbance (salvage) logging. The impacts of post-disturbance logging outweigh the short-term benefits to timber supply #bcpoli kimberleybulletin.com/news/wildsight…

B.C. is incentivizing forestry companies to clear cut the last living trees in areas burned by B.C. wildfires. Here are 5 things you need to know. #bcpoli Via Zoë Yunker thenarwhal.ca/salvage-loggin…

Lovely tribute by Calgary Flames . I imagine some fans may leave flowers at Scotiabank Saddledome today. Devastated for Gaudreau family. Don’t drink and drive. Ever.

I've worked with Stakeholders and recreationists for years to find solutions for better recreation management in the Ghost. Restricting shooting along the Ghost River and TransAlta road is such good news for public safety and everyone's enjoyment! alberta.ca/public-land-cl…

"Despite the ecological risks, it’s cheaper & easier than ever to clearcut the last living #trees in #wildfire-impacted #forests" Check out the key findings from Zoë Yunker The Narwhal investigation about BC’s lucrative salvage #logging industry #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/salvage-loggin…

"The ethical dilemmas don’t end once the photos are taken, either. Photographers must also think about the impact of how they’re sharing their photos online," writes Rhiannon Russell. Read Rhiannon Russell's full piece about ethical wildlife photography here: canadiangeographic.ca/articles/do-no…

Hard agree. Who even comes close?

🍦Companies logged B.C. forests 170 times without authorization since 2021, records reviewed by The Narwhal’s Ainslie Cruickshank show. The provincial government can’t say how much was improperly harvested and refuses to release details about fines. #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/bc-logging-wit…

The Alberta Energy Regulator could have fined Imperial Oil at least 26 TIMES MORE in connection with oilsands tailings leaks at its Kearl site in northern Alberta, according to environmental law experts. #abpoli nationalobserver.com/2024/08/29/new…

Do we really have to keep doing this? Fine, I'll play. Let's debunk this nonsense with a quick thread. nationalpost.com/opinion/save-t…

I don't think journalism is supposed to be "balanced". It's supposed to be true. Honest. Factual. Relevant. If candidate A is an arsonist, report they're an arsonist. You shouldn't have to follow up with a story about how candidate B once burned the steaks at a family BBQ.

Despite the rising number of COVID cases, overwhelmed hospitals and the tremendous long-term toll on individuals, prevention efforts have been abandoned. Andrew Nikiforuk writes. thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/…

Straight up climate denial from the BC Conservative Party leader. So lame that this is where the BC Conservative Party is at on climate change in 2024 - especially with so many climate disasters in BC & so much economic opportunity for BC in the global race to a cleaner future.

Documents obtained by Drew Anderson show Alberta’s electricity grid operator felt pressured to make false statements about the government’s pause on renewables, but refused to comply. “We will not lie.” thenarwhal.ca/alberta-renewa…

Wyoming: hey stop calling us redneck hillbillies. Also Wyoming: yeah we are going to legalize driving over wildlife. wyofile.com/the-right-to-s…

This is one hundred light years past anything that would be considered here in Saskatchewan but seems like a marvelous idea!

California is on a different planet when it comes to wildlife management. Just so proactive and truly representing stakeholders (especially the wildlife).

Agree 110%

My former CTV colleague John Vennavally-Rao shares that he is among the estimated 25K+ Cdns diagnosed with colorectal cancer annually. As I know from my own experience, this is life changing news. He shares it here with such candour, grace & good humour. Sending John all my love and support.