Wildfires are a natural part of Canadian ecosystems, but have become a growing environmental concern in recent years due to habitat destruction, air quality degradation and water contamination. They can spread across large forested areas, especially during periods of hot, dry and windy weather. Wildfires are not inherently bad. They are needed in certain areas to maintain a healthy ecosystem. However, severe and widespread wildfires can cause lasting damage to the environme

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