On January 24th, THEMUSEUM will weigh in on climate change with ALARM | Responding to Our Climate Emergency, featuring three distinct exhibitions at THEMUSEUM. A fourth exhibition, SPECTRUM | The Climate Emergency Experience will open two weeks later at The Shops of Waterloo Town Square in uptown Waterloo. The partnership is a collaboration between the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and THEMUSEUM.

“Climate change is impacting our everyday lives and we all need to learn and do more about it,” shared Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Uptown Waterloo BIA. “We are pleased to partner with THEMUSEUM, The Shops of Waterloo Town Square and our uptown businesses to help create more awareness about this urgent threat.”

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The Okanagan Science Centre’s latest travelling exhibition will soon invite guests to draw inspiration from nature.

Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno, Biomimicry and Transport is an exploration of biomimesis – the idea that innovations all around us are inspired by nature.

“Although the word “biomimicry” might not be in everyone’s daily vocabulary, it is visible in our daily lives – such as how the lightweight bones of a bird inspire vehicles’ structure, or how the shape of a kingfisher’s beak was adopted to reduce the noise on high-speed trains,” said Carla-Jean Stokes, exhibition coordinator.

The exhibition will open at the science centre on Jan. 16 and will run until March 28.

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In the depths of winter, a room inside Science North may be one of the only places in Greater Sudbury that’s a balmy 28 degrees Celsius.

“Yeah, we have to have it warm,” said staff scientist Dan Chaput. “Ideally, 40 C and above 90 per cent humidity [for the butterflies]…[but it has to] be somewhat comfortable for the visitors at the same time.”

For nearly 20 years, the F. Jean Macleod butterfly gallery has been introducing curious visitors to dozens of species of butterflies and moths from around the world. 

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Everyday heroes in Edmonton were celebrated on Thursday night as part of “Super Hero Day” in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and EMS , along with Stollery families, were welcomed to a free evening at the TELUS World of Science.

The idea was inspired by the science centre’s current feature exhibition “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes.”

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Sudbury's science centre is partnering with The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) to develop a mineral literacy program to increase public awareness of the mining industry. 

The program, called “Our Earth's Riches,” is a public outreach initiative that will showcase a high-tech mining industry and how it contributes to our way of life. 

Science North is working with the CIM to design a 6,000-square-foot travelling interactive exhibit, which will be displayed at science centres and museums across Canada over a five-year period.

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It's a gift that will keep giving all year – and beyond.

Through community support this holiday season, the Okanagan Science Centre is giving the gift of science to low-income families in Vernon.

The centre is donating 62, one-year family memberships to families in Vernon who might not otherwise be able to fully enjoy the science centre.

The centre has matched the 31 memberships donated by the community for a total of 62 memberships. The Salvation Army will be distributing the memberships through their Christmas hampers.

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A new chapter was added to the Manitoba Museum's Bringing Our Stories Forward capital campaign Friday, as Manitoba's credit unions announced a donation of $250,000.

The provincial government's matching donation of 50 cents on the dollar, announced by Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, bumps the total gift up to $375,000.

"Credit unions have deep roots in communities across the province, going back to 1937," Marilyn Brennan, Credit Union Central of Manitoba's senior vice-president for governance and strategy, told a press conference.

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Visiting a museum opens a world of discovery. It's the ideal place for youth and the young-at-heart to stimulate their curiosity and imagination. When our government has the opportunity to support a project that allows young people to express themselves and learn at the same time, it steps up.

That is why the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a Government of Canada investment in the Discovery Centre's facility improvement project, during his trip to the museum in Halifax. This investment will help enrich the visitor experience and ensure the Discovery Centre remains a prominent presence on the international stage.

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After walking through a giant illuminated portal in the woods, with Blade Runner-esque futuristic music playing in the background, you’re greeted by a sign that says “Welcome to 2099.”

So begins “Terra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Into a Bright Future,” the immersive light show that the Toronto Zoo is counting on to bring in additional visitors and revenue throughout the frigid winter months.

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Science North is looking to expand its presence across Northwestern Ontario.This expansion will provide enhanced learning experiences and attractions across the region and includes permanent facilities in both Kenora and Thunder Bay. 

This initiative is thanks to a Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. grant as well as funding from the city of Kenora. NOHFC is supporting the study with funding to hire seven interns to research, develop program enhancement and community-based assessment.

“An important priority of Science North’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan is to deliver science experiences to all of Northern Ontario,” Science North CEO Guy Labine stated. “Since 2010, Science North has engaged over 400,000 participants in the Northwest in informal science learning. Expanding Science North’s presence across Northwestern Ontario directly aligns with our mandate and strategic plan.”

Science North has provided science experiences for the past 30 years throughout Northern Ontario. 

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