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Make Summer Happen This August Long Weekend
Check out some fun ways to make summer happen this August long weekend!
Dylan Leween: A Week in My Life
Dylan Leween reflects on some recent events she attended around Southern Ontario and that about the water and what it means to her.
Record-Breaking Rain in Edmonton
What a rainy season it's been here in Alberta! It's all anyone in the Edmonton area seems to be talking about. And with many affected by flooded basements, road closures, and emergency water supply alerts, it's no wonder.
Tracking Niagara's Changing Shorelines with VAST
With Summer in full swing, there is no better time to be out by the beach and cooling off on these hot summer days. White you stroll along the shore, why not consider a quick and easy way to interact with, and learn about the waters near you?
Wildfires and Water Quality
With fires burning across the Great Lakes watershed, and smoke shrouding most of Ontario and Quebec, the impacts of wildfires are pertinent to us now more than ever.
Finding Relief in Blue Spaces During a Heat Wave
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, many people are looking for ways to cool off. Indoor community spaces and cooling centers are often promoted as spaces to escape the heat. However, many of our cities and communities have their own natural cooling systems - blue spaces.
Meet the Summer Squad
Introducing the 2026 summer staff! Each year, we bring on a dedicated team of summer staff to make the most of the warm weather and help make what we do possible.
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