Summer 2026 Preview

Publishing on June 5, 2026

Tiny Invaders of Canoe Country

Spiny water fleas have spread through Ontario lakes, threatening native food webs. Here’s how scientists are battling what’s being called the biggest threat to inland lakes since acid rain.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman

Spiny water flea, Great Lakes, invasive, introduced
Jefferson salamander, Endangered, species at risk

Rising Risks for Species at Risk

The Government of Ontario dropped protections for more than 100 species at risk, claiming that federal protections can fill the gap. Here are the reasons why that claim is misguided.

By Brian Banks

Washed Away

The impact of heavy rainfall on wildlife is likely to get worse, but conservation authorities, whose original core purpose was flood mitigation, are hampered by policy measures that limit their powers.

By Ian Coutts

Byng Island, Grand River, Grand River Conservation Authority, southwestern Ontario
Photographing the Lake Huron sunset, Saugeen Bruce Peninsula

Last Word

Ecotourism in a time of climate change.

By Justin Peter

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Algonquin lookout with rainbow and autumn forest

Fall 2026 Preview

Publishing on September 4, 2026

A Voyage to Freshwater Everest

At a remote underwater mountain in Lake Superior, an oasis of life thrives amidst cold and desolate waters. New research suggests the shoal’s unusual currents are helping to regenerate the Great Lake and its trout population.

By Conor Mihell

Lake Superior, Lake Superior Provincial Park, shoreline, great lake, northern Ontario, wilderness area
non-native golden oyster mushrooms growing in nature

The Great Mushroom Escape

Cultivated golden oyster mushrooms sold in kits to consumers have found their way into the wild, which is bad news for native fungi and several tree species.

By Brian Banks

Not Making the Grade

Ontario schools lack curriculums on nature conservation and climate change. What lessons can other education systems teach us?

By Ian Coutts

TTC Trains at Davisville Repair Facility

Last Word

Alto train heralds an iron fracture.

By Dale Sinclair

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Algonquin lookout with rainbow and autumn forest

Groundhog in tree

Schedule

  • Summer 2026 issue published online on June 5, 2026
  • Fall 2026 issue published online on September 4, 2026
  • Winter 2026 issue published online on November 27, 2026

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