In a normal summer, Whistler's Anita Naidu would be jetting all over the world for any number of reasons.
But this year, for reasons greater than just the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, she's happy to stay closer to home.
Naidu wears a number of helmets, ranging from pro mountain biker and coach to electrical environmental engineer to anti-racism advocate, and at a time when racial injustice is in the spotlight, Naidu is sharing messages of effective allyship through sport.
Drive East towards Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls along Highway 1, and you’re immediately drawn in by the fields of yellow canola, purple flax and sunflowers on the Prairies. As you drive through Kenora and turn onto Highway 71, you are engulfed in boreal forests and granite outcroppings. It’s a capsule of Canadian landscape and the perfect introduction to a hidden gem of Ontario’s cottage country.
Through the summer months, enjoy Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls’ two provincial parks — Sioux Narrows Provincial Park and Caliper Lake Provincial Park— and the region’s hiking trails, or golfing at White Moose Golf Course. And, most prominently, enjoy the activities out on Lake of the Woods.
As politicians and school boards grapple with the challenge of how to safely reopen schools in the fall, some education experts are suggesting a simple solution — hold class outside.
The idea was recently suggested in a report released by Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. But according to freelance journalist Monika Warzecha, it's not a new notion.
Warzecha said that while working on a series of stories about Toronto's history, she stumbled across a photo depicting the now-closed High Park Forest School.
"It's this photo of all these kids, they're kind of formally dressed, sitting at these desks that are wooden and solid with wrought iron in front of a chalkboard and teacher. But they're in a forest," she said.
OTTAWA – Canada’s top doctor is encouraging Canadians to use face masks more frequently–not just when you’re in crowded indoor spaces.
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says physical distancing is still the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
But with more and more Canadians taking advantage of the summer weather–hitting hiking trails, camping, or heading to the cabin or cottage–Tam says physical distancing might not always be all that practical.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is the host for a live webinar on outdoor safety and trip planning with presentations from AdventureSmart's Sandra Riches and John Blown from North Shore Rescue.
Statistics show that each year across BC there are approximately 1,700 search and rescue incidents. They involve all types of outdoor enthusiasts, from hikers, skiers and mountain bikers to backcountry travellers, equestrians, quad riders and boaters. Join us to learn what you can do to stay safe and be properly prepared as you head into the outdoors this summer.
AdventureSmart is a national program dedicated to encouraging Canadians and visitors to Canada to “Get informed and go outdoors”. AdventureSmart combines online and on-site awareness with targeted outreach to try and reduce the number and severity of Search and Rescue Incidents.
North Shore Rescue is a volunteer community-based search and rescue team. NSR is one of BC’s busiest teams and performs approximately 130 search & rescue operations annually, with some operations lasting multiple days.
