Gail Johnson

Back in 1981 in the town of Kitchener, Ontario, a garbage collector named Nyle Ludolph spearheaded a pilot recycling project. He came up with an idea: to encourage participation, provide people with a

We all know that climate change is changing our world in ways that will leave a devastating impact on our environment. But did you know that our global food sources are also showing the effects of ris

For more than four decades, Alexandra Morton has dedicated her work and her life to determine why the orcas and the wild salmon of the Broughton Archipelago are dying off—and to fight for those specie

There’s no denying that social media can be a force for good for tweens and teens. Here are some of the very real benefits of social media for young people.The potential and pitfalls of social media u

Roundup: used by farmers on genetically engineered crops and homeowners on backyard gardens around the world. It’s a product of giant agrichemical company Monsanto and its story is now being told by a

Whether through nonprofit organizations or individually, many Canadians are adopting all sorts of different animals—dogs, cats, exotic birds, and even horses—from afar, places around the globe where s

Vintage dressing is a fashion-forward trend that’s about finding something old and giving it new life.Some of our most fashion-forward style setters are those who look back to other eras to revive lon

As ancient as fire, dance has always been a part of human culture. It’s at the core of rituals and celebrations all over the globe. Everyone can benefit from experiencing the heartbeat of dance, espec

Michael Ableman is the co-founder and director of a unique urban street farm venture that has grown since its beginnings in 2009 into a thriving multi-farm enterprise employing local residents of the

Although the federal government plans on banning microbeads, these miniscule pieces of plastic can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans where they\’re working their way up the food chain.Used in every