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By Kristin Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee member Did you know that a lot of the shiny paper, glittery bows, and plastic-coated ribbon that adorns gifts each and every year is…

By Jennifer Morgan, MoveUP Environment Committee member Fun Facts: Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. Anna’s hummingbird is a year‑round resident along the Pacific Coast, including British…

By Kristen Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee member As the leaves change colour and costumes come out, Halloween casts its magical spell on neighborhoods everywhere. But behind the fun-sized candy and…

By Jaime Scott, MoveUP Environment Committee member Did you know that this Saturday, October 4, is No Disposable Cup Day? No Disposable Cup Day is an annual call to action…

By Kristin Hewer, MoveUP Environment Committee member World Rivers Day is celebrated on the 4th Sunday of September each year. It was founded by Mark Angelo, who is a Canadian…

By Jaime Scott, MoveUP Environment Committee member June 22 marks World Rainforest Day, an initiative to raise awareness about the critical importance of rainforests and the urgent need to protect…

By Jennifer Morgan, MoveUP Environment Committee member National Pollinator Week is June 16 to 22, 2025. Pollinator Week is a vital reminder of the critical role that bees, butterflies, birds,…

By Jennifer Morgan, MoveUP Environment Committee Member On June 16, we celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a day dedicated to honouring these ancient mariners and raising awareness about the threats…

By Dominique Jean, MoveUP Environment Committee World Bee Day is May 20, 2025, and aims to raise the importance of bees’ contributions to the environment. There are over 20,000 species…

By Jennifer Morgan, MoveUP Environment Committee The population of bats has been depleting, and that is a problem because they contribute to the ecosystem more so than people think. Did you know…