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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia Chapter An environmental non-profit working to protect lands, waters and nature in British Columbia www.cpawsbc.org

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · 13/07/2026
Slap on some sunscreen and come learn more about the Tilbury LNG expansion, meet other like minded community members, and take action! This community picnic will feature teach-ins and fish and chips from the concession! We will gather in Garry Point Park starting at 4pm. Look for the banners!
Gray background with photo of a picnic outing in Garry Point Park, Richmond, British Columbia, with a banner visible reading ‘NO TANKERS ON THE FRASER”. Logos for Stand.earth logo, Wilderness Committee, Ritmos Climática, ACORN, Seniors for Climate, Georgia Strait Alliance and CPAWS. “WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 • 4-7 PM COMMUNITY PICNIC GARRY POINT PARK • RICHMOND” “RSVP: Stnd.ly/TAGPicnic26 TEACH-INS! FISH & CHIPS! NEW FRIENDS!”
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Meet BC's newest protected area: Mia-yaltwa Ha'lidzogm hoon (Me-ah-yall-twa Ha-lee-joh-gom hOH-own), the Realm of the Salmon. 🐟 6,700 km² of ancient reefs, kelp forests, and whale habitat jointly protected by six First Nations, BC, and Canada. Read more here: shorturl.at/wZOtX
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We had the honour of celebrating the launch of Critical Distance at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria! Critical Distance is an immersive experience that brings audiences into the world of orcas living in the Salish Sea. Learn more about efforts to protect SRKW habitat here: ow.ly/gmZ950YoUEE
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📢 80+ civil society leaders from faith, labour, enviro, legal, academic & arts communities are standing together for human rights and reconciliation – calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA Read the statement 👉 www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct #bcpoli #IndigenousRights
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
For example, the Great Bear Rainforest has generated $1.77 billion in economic activity for B.C. since its inception in 2008. For every dollar of direct investment, the protected area has generated $5.61 in revenue in sectors like eco-tourism, fisheries and manufacturing.
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Protecting the environment is good for B.C.’s economy | The Narwhal
Job creation, tax revenue, small business support: why don’t B.C. politicians value the economic benefits of environmental protection?
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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
DFO has approved MORE than 60 new crossings in the Upper #Oldman, including a bridge at one of the most important bull trout spawning sites in the Eastern Slopes. Send your letter today to demand that the permit be revoked, and Alberta’s at-risk native trout be protected. bit.ly/3NCATVF
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 27/01/2026
Our ocean, home to 80% of life, gives us air, food, and livelihoods while being a key ally to fight the #ClimateCrisis. But unsustainable activities put it at risk. Learn how to #ActNow and #SaveOurOcean ecosystems. unep.org/interactives/why-blue-ecos…
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Salish Sea Institute @salishseainstitute.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Are you interested in researching and protecting the #SalishSea? Join us! From now until March 1st, we are accepting applications for our third cohort of Salish Sea Fellows. Apply today! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Waterside image of birds and seals off the coast of the Salish Sea
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The #HighSeasTreaty is the world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters. West Coast Lawyer Stephanie Hewson spoke with Maritime Mag about what this means and why Canada must follow through on its intention to ratify the Treaty. #cdnpoli
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Global treaty for protecting the oceans enters into force - Maritime Magazine
Global treaty for protecting the oceans enters into force
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
📣 LAST CALL! Jan 31st is the deadline to apply for our free youth conservation program! Youth ages 18-30, jump on this unique opportunity to impact conservation policy in BC! Visit our website for full details: cpawsbc.org/take-action/our-young-l…
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CPAWS Northern Alberta @cpawsnab.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
While Canada failed to meet its protected target of 25% of land and waters by 2025, current Indigenous-led initiatives that need additional funding could be the key to meeting international commitments of 30% by 2030: thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...
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Canada falls short of 2025 conservation target | The Narwhal
Ottawa says it remains committed to hitting its next conservation milestone even as it races to expand critical minerals production
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
All at sea: #Whales caught in middle of conflicting Canadian, U.S. regulations www.squamishchief.com/highlights/a... via @squamishchief.bsky.social
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All at sea: Whales caught in middle of conflicting Canadian, U.S. regulations
Canada and the U.S. are playing by different rules when it comes to protecting threatened whales, experts warn.
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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Logging & its associated infrastructure are supposed to be constructed in ways that prevent excessive sediment from entering streams and harming at-risk native trout. But regulations ONLY work if they’re actually enforced. Our new storymap shows the reality on the ground: bit.ly/4rewfLU
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SeaBlue Canada @seabluecanada.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Canada’s oceans and coastal areas are beautiful AND valuable. 🌊 In 2023, ecosystem services from our ocean provided $7.1B in benefits for Canadians, from carbon storage to seafood and nature-based experiences. Read the article from Statistics Canada at bit.ly/4bLB1Mj
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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Guelph, you really showed up yesterday—proving that not even a snowstorm can stop this community from standing up for nature. Thank you. 💚 This event was a powerful reminder of how much Guelph’s natural heritage system & natural areas mean to the community & why they must be protected forever.
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Oceana Canada @oceanacanada.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
This deep-sea species looks like a pom-pom. Meet the pom-pom anemone, found in the northeast Pacific from 100 to 1,000 m, and sometimes deeper than 3,000 m. They also occur near hydrothermal vents, cold seeps, and whale falls.
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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
It’s a snowy one, Guelph! ❄️ Despite the weather outside, Wildlands is here at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre and we’re ready to welcome the community for a warm, fun, and nature-filled afternoon. Starting at 2:30PM! (Pssst! We also have lots of yummy treats!)
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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Joining us at Celebrate Nature in Guelph tomorrow? Here’s a quick look at the schedule so you don’t miss a thing: 🕝 2:30–5:00 PM: FREE lobby activities (temporary tattoos, treats, maps & more!) 🏊 3:15–4:30 PM: Public swim 📍 Victoria Road Recreation Centre See you there! 👋
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
You can be a part of something bigger. Help us make nature protection impossible to ignore. Remind Canada’s leaders that a healthy environment supports economic growth.💰Send your letter: cpaws.org/canadas-ugly...
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Oceana Canada @oceanacanada.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
This deep-sea animal can be found at depths of 400 to 2,000 metres. Meet the roughtail skate, a species found across the North Pacific Ocean. A relative of sharks and rays, it favours specific “neighbourhoods” on the deep seafloor and feeds mainly on crustaceans and bony fish
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
There are more than 100 proposals for Indigenous Conserved and Protected Areas #IPCAs which could bring Canada closer to its conservation goals if they had the financial support they need. – Valérie Courtois, Indigenous Leadership Initiative #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca
Canada falls short of 2025 conservation target | The Narwhal
Ottawa says it remains committed to hitting its next conservation milestone even as it races to expand critical minerals production
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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
“It's really about honouring what we have and then thinking about how we can maintain it and then expand it as well,” says Anna Baggio. "We wanted to kind of acknowledge how great the city is, but also that there's more work to be done.”
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
It's time for Canada’s leaders to stop chasing the puck, basing plans on individual polls.🏒 Our path forward should be guided by the shared values that unite us – where the puck is going. When it comes to nature, we all want our country positioned to score. 👉https://buff.ly/rb5aqjN
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Oceana Canada @oceanacanada.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
WATCH: Red sea fans, also known as red tree coral, may look like plants but are actually animals. These colonial corals provide important habitat for species including rockfish in the Pacific and redfish in the Atlantic.
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Bay Street talent is being fast-tracked into the federal Major Projects Office while financial ties remain, raising serious concerns for nature and transparency. Canadians expect economic leadership and environmental responsibility: cpaws.org/canadas-ugly-xmas-sweater
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The 10-minute augmented reality experience follows Kiki as she echolocates with her family members, but then struggles to find them when boats enter the scene, producing noise that disorients the orcas.
timescolonist.com
Augmented reality experience lets museum visitors 'swim' with orcas
A new exhibit titled Critical Distance, which opened Friday, lets visitors dive into the world of a 10-year-old J Pod orca dubbed Kiki.
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 22/01/2026
Protecting the planet is a shared mission. From daily choices to global initiatives, UNEP helps you take part in tackling environmental challenges. Explore how you, too, can make a difference: www.unep.org/get-involved
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cpawsmb @cpawsmb.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Last week we had a very productive meeting wth minister Moses to discuss how protecting nature and sustainable economy go hand-in-hand.🌲
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 22/01/2026
While funding to protect nature is growing, much more is invested in destroying it. UNEP’s latest report calls on governments and the private sector to increase investment in protection and restoration: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 22/01/2026
The federal government said it would protect 25% of land and water by 2025. By December 2024, it had conserved 13.8% of land and fresh water and 15.5% of ocean areas, falling well short as habitat loss continues and pressure mounts to expand critical mineral production. thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...
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Canada falls short of 2025 conservation target | The Narwhal
Ottawa says it remains committed to hitting its next conservation milestone even as it races to expand critical minerals production
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
More than 5000 wild species are at some risk of extinction in Canada, largely because the places they live are disappearing. Yet despite repeated promises, Canada has failed to meet its target of protecting 25% of lands and waters by 2025. 🔗 @thenarwhal.ca ✍️ @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social
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Canada falls short of 2025 conservation target | The Narwhal
Ottawa says it remains committed to hitting its next conservation milestone even as it races to expand critical minerals production
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Oceana Canada @oceanacanada.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
A study on northeastern Pacific humpback whales off Canada suggests whales share a feeding technique called bubble-net feeding through social learning, a form of cultural knowledge that may help them survive as food becomes scarcer due to marine heatwaves. www.newscientist.com/article/2512...
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Bubble feeding trick spreads through humpback whale social groups
Humpback whales off the west coast of Canada have learned a cooperative hunting technique from whales migrating into the area, and this cultural knowledge may help the population cope as food becomes ...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
13 organizations, including the #Gwich’in Steering Committee in the Yukon, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re-opened the Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain to oil and gas leasing in the fall. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Gwich’in Steering Committee and others suing Trump administration over ANWR | CBC News
In the latest act of resistance in a decades-long fight over Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, thirteen organizations have filed an amended lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re...
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CPAWS Northern Alberta @cpawsnab.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
An analysis conducted by @albertawilderness.bsky.social and Keepers of the Water reveals that despite an Alberta Energy Regulator report stating a decrease in fresh water use for oil sands processes, water usage went UP by 12% in 2024 from the previous year: www.albertawilderness.ca/joint-news-r...
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Joint News Release: Alberta’s oil sands reported massive 12 percent increase in water use per barrel - Alberta Wilderness Association
Despite efficiency claims, billions more litres of water were withdrawn in 2024 during critical drought...
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 20/01/2026
Healthy ecosystems serve as natural defences against disasters & are essential for building climate resilience. Explore our ongoing work on disaster reduction: unep.org/topics/disasters-and-confl…
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Canada has signed but still hasn't ratified the #HighSeasTreaty. Until we do, Canada's role in global ocean conservation decisions will be limited – even though Canada was instrumental in moving the agreement forward. #cdnpoli
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Canada hasn’t ratified the High Seas Treaty it championed | The Narwhal
Canada has signed on to the High Seas Treaty but not yet ratified it. Its role in big ocean conservation decisions will be limited until it does
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Oceana Canada @oceanacanada.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
The High Seas Treaty is now international law, but major players like Canada have not yet ratified it. “To unlock the Treaty’s full potential, more countries must ratify it and move quickly from promises to real protection.” — Dr. Katie Matthews, @oceana.bsky.social
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High Seas Treaty enters into force after decades of negotiations - Oceanographic
The long-awaited treaty establishes a legal framework to protect biodiversity in the High Seas. NGOs now want concrete action on protection
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Show your support for Kaska Nation's Dene K’éh Kusān – a stewardship plan for protecting 3.9mil hectares of incredible landscape. Economy, conservation, and reconciliation come together to ensure these lands and waters stay accessible and healthy for everyone for years to come. @cpawsbc.bsky.social
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Make 2026 the Year Dene K'éh Kusān Becomes Reality | CPAWS-BC
New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep. Help make sure BC keeps this one. The Kaska Nation has spent years developing a plan for protecting 3.9 million hectares of incredible landscape. Dene K’éh Kus...
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 19/01/2026
Nature-based solutions leverage nature and the power of healthy ecosystems to benefit people and the planet. They are affordable ways to address environmental degradation. Explore more about this approach here: unep.org/unep-and-nature-based-solu…
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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
The countdown is on—just ONE WEEK until we make a splash in Guelph! 🏊 Join us on January 25th for a FREE public swim, sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and a fun family celebration of nature in the city. You won’t want to miss this one! 🔗 More details + RSVP at celebratenatureguelph.ca
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WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 17/01/2026
A milestone moment for the ocean 🌊 Today, the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force, helping protect marine life in the two-thirds of the ocean beyond national borders. Canada championed and signed the treaty in 2024 BUT has not ratified it yet. As an ocean nation, it's time to come on board.
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Oceana Canada @oceanacanada.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
WATCH: Scientists encounter one of the longest-lived fish in the Northeast Pacific, the shortraker rockfish (Sebastes borealis), which can live more than 120 years. This was filmed during a deep-sea expedition Oceana Canada partnered on off the Central Coast of British Columbia in March 2018.
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Check out #NatureInvestmentHub 's 2026 Nature Finance Bootcamp! natureinvestmenthub.ca/nature-finan... This multi-day, intensive program will be held from April 7-10, 2026, at the University of BC. They are accepting applications until Jan 30th. Designed for mid-to-senior professionals.
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Nature Finance Bootcamp - Nature Investment Hub
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The #ClimateCrisis is making wildfires bigger, longer, and more destructive, and the world is losing forests to fire at an unsustainable rate. This map shows some of the hardest-hit forests across Brazil, Bolivia, Russia, Australia and Canada ⬇️
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Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
"Our interest isn't about money in this situation, it's about [the] responsibility of looking after our territories and again nurturing the sustainable economies that we currently have here." 🔗 @nationalobserver.com ✍️ @woodsideful.bsky.social, @sonalg.bsky.social
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Coastal First Nations say they are open to cooperation, not pipelines
Following a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, Coastal First Nations leaders said their opposition to a new oil pipeline hasn’t changed.
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Terry Teegee, regional chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, says Carney should be held accountable and the First Nations of the northwest coast should have the last word when it comes to tankers.
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First Nations leaders call on Carney to defend B.C. tanker ban during pipeline talks
First Nations leaders along B.C.'s coast say Prime Minister Carney is committed to their free, prior and informed consent on major projects, but where does that leave the government's memorandum of un...
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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Youth leadership is vital for climate action and nature protection — and that’s why we’re investing in the next generation of young leaders! Apply to our free youth conservation program by Jan 31: cpawsbc.org/take-action/our-young-l…
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Wildsight @wildsight.ca · 14/01/2026
You can replant trees, but you can’t fast-forward forests. Old growth is not a renewable resource. Speak up for our old growth at secure.wildsight.ca/ITR?source=BSky…
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OWC Ocean Week Canada | Semaine de l'océan @oceanweek.ca · 14/01/2026
Follow these 3 steps to bring your ocean-inspired idea to life with up to $2,000 in funding. ✅ Check eligibility ✅ Key dates & funding info ✅ Prepare your application f.mtr.cool/sdonrwhltt #OceanWeekCanada
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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We’re giving back, Guelph! 💛 Join Wildlands League on January 25 for a FREE family-friendly event with public swimming, sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and more! Learn more and RSVP 👇 celebratenatureguelph.ca
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