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Stories From the Land: Indigenous place names in Canada

Stories From the Land: Indigenous place names in Canada

A special team combed through thousands of possibilities in more than 70 different Indigenous languages from practically every corner of Canada to update the Indigenous Place Names Map with 125 new entries. June 2022
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On this episode, we’re going to look at a real-life bug battle that rivals Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III! We have with us an entomologist — or bug expert — who’s going to break down this iconic matchup. Make sure to listen to find out which bug is brave enough to take on the spruce budworm.
Dendrologist Ken Farr is in Commissioners Park in Ottawa to talk about why trees change colour in the autumn and how the process works.
Tracking down a fugitive species in New Brunswick

Tracking down a fugitive species in New Brunswick

Furbish’s lousewort is kind of like the canary in a coal mine. The question now is, can we help it bounce back?
In this episode, we’re going to explore the world of urban forests and hear about how they can transform concrete jungles into vibrant livable spaces. We reached out to a couple of experts from the Canadian Forest Service to talk about the ins and outs of urban forest management. This episode is also a double feature, with our friends from the Statistics Canada podcast “Eh-sayers” talking about the ironies of data when it comes to the environment. Both stories share a common theme: “it’s not easy being green.”
Research scientists Daniele Regis and Duane Petts explain their method for collecting rock samples in the field and analyzing them with advanced equipment. Their results are used to produce detailed maps that outline the geological composition of the areas they study. Along with analyst Matthew Polivchuk, they provide an overview of their process and findings.
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