TIMMINS - Science Timmins’ decision to open the Science Village in the St. Mary’s Garden is an experiment that has been a resounding success.

“Before we had the venue, most of our programs were geared to students because we needed to use other venues although we did have some with seniors and adult Read more

MONTRÉAL, June 15, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - In conjunction with its annual theme of Seeing the Big Picture, Montréal Space for Life is proud to present a new double feature at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. Starting on June 16, visitors will be able to enjoy the fruit of two splendid collaborative efforts: One Day… on Mars, featuring an original musical score by DUMAS, and Asteroid: Mission Extreme, a National Geographic/ Sky-Skan co-production, narrated in English by Sigourney Weaver and in French by Isabelle Blais. Read more

Although we depend on our oceans for more than 60 per cent of the world’s oxygen, for weather regulation and for food that sustains more than 1.25 billion people, we’ve been careless with what we’re realizing now is a limited resource.

Canada has skin in this game: at more than 200,000 kilometres, ours is easily the world’s longest coastline. These are high stakes and we know it. According to an Insights West,,, Read more

Officially introduced on June 14, Wild Weather is a new and interactive exhibit at Science North that immerses visitors in the subject of climate change.

“It’s a fabulous exhibit that's going to make the impacts of climate change more visible and real to audiences by talking about extremes in temperature and extremes in weather occurrences.” said Guy Labine, CEO of Science North. Read more

The Nunavut Research Institute is looking to hand out $2 million for projects focusing on marine safety in the territory.

This is the first time the research institute has issued a call for proposals for applied research Read more

The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa is looking for public feedback about the design of its new science park.

The museum has been holding public consultations all month on the redevelopment of its green space. The national facility is hoping to create a world-class park that is Read more

They made the treacherous climb up this Arctic cliff to get answers about global warming... Read more

Ever wonder how it’s biologically possible to safely swallow a sword?

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! exhibit will run until Monday, Sept. 5 at the Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd. Read more

Canada’s First Interactive Digital Storybook

How has Canadian innovation impacted your organization, community, or your everyday life? The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation puts this question to science centres, museums, universities and communities from coast to coast to coast to help build a crowd sourced, engaging and interactive digital storybook of Canadian innovation. As science outreach organizations, 

CASC members are invited to join our celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary by contributing stories of STEM innovation that are significant to their organizations, regions, or communities, and that have helped shape the Canadian story of innovation.

InnovationCanada150.ca is an opportunity to inspire today’s youth, and this country’s future innovators and allow Canadians from across the country to share their unique and fascinating stories of innovation.

For information or to get involved contact: Maren Hackett at 613-404-6426 or Canada150@techno-science.ca

The Canadian Science Writers’ Association offers Science In Society awards annually to honour outstanding contributions to journalism and science communication in Canada.

CSWA Science Communication Award: $1,000  submit here

CSWA Science Journalism Award: $1,000 submit here

CSWA Herb Lampert Emerging Journalist Award: $500 submit here

Deadline: February 15, 2016