Only a few years ago, AI seemed like a distant, foreign concept. Few could have predicted it would so quickly become intertwined with almost every facet and sector of our society. Today, it is normalized in everything from routine daily tasks to complex medical diagnostics. Increasingly, it is also used to generate photographs and digital art that trick an untrained eye. For many, bypassing a human creator saves immediate time and budget. But when we look past surface conveni

There are giants on Canadian shorelines, and they are a force to be reckoned with. Steller sea lions have graced the Pacific coast for hundreds of thousands of years. They can weigh up to 800 kilograms, and measure 3.1 meters long. Their range extends from Alaska to California, and they can even be found in Japan. Photo by Mya Van Woudenberg As formidable as they may be, Steller sea lions are not invulnerable. The current population is a fraction of its historical peak. Thre

Before first light, the shoreline of Moraine Lake is quiet. Soon there will be thousands or tourists here to see the sunrise glow of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, reflected in the calm turquoise waters below. It is truly stunning. All images captured by Lianne Thompson But, before you get to the well-known view point, you must head up the Rockpile trail, and this is often my favourite part. This is where I stop to listen to the landscape and hope to find a pika. Once you hear