Plans seem well advanced for the creation of an open ocean sanctuary in east coast Canada for captive beluga whales. After scouting sites throughout N. America, the Whale Sanctuary Project has settled on two potential sites in Nova Scotia. Lori…»
Highlights / sanctuary
Icelandic whale sanctuary can’t offer safe haven to ‘spy’ beluga
A whale sanctuary in Iceland will not be able to provide safe haven to a lonely beluga whale freed last week from a mysterious harness by Norwegian fishermen and fisheries officials in the waters off Norway’s northernmost coastline, says the…»
Whale sanctuary location sought in eastern Canada
A U.S. animal protection group is touring the eastern province of Nova Scotia looking for a community that would agree to host a netted, offshore sanctuary for beluga whales. The Whale Sanctuary Project is holding a series of public meetings…»
Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
A learning experience about the endangered Monarch butterfly
It is one of the greatest migrations of any creature, let alone for a relatively tiny insect. Each year in the autumn, Monarch butterflies embark on a massive migration of 2,000 to 5,000 kilometres from places in the US and…»
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Montreal is latest to declare itself a ‘sanctuary city’
Montreal is the latest Canadian city to declare itself a ‘sanctuary city’ for undocumented refugees, reports CBC. While the designation means these refugees will have access to local services, critics say the move is largely symbolic. The advocacy group, Solidarity…»
Non-profit scouts Canadian coasts for whale sanctuary
A non-profit organization has explored the coast of Nova Scotia in eastern Canada to find a suitable site for a sanctuary for whales, porpoises and dolphins. The Whale Sanctuary Project is looking for a site about the size of 40…»
Economy, Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
World’s first all electric seaplane test today
