Sabrina Doyle
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‘Lorelei’ Director Sabrina Doyle on Why Blue-Collar Films Don’t Need to Focus on Drudgery to Be Effective Original
“Authenticity” is the holy grail for a certain type of narrative filmmaking. Specifically, films that make a virtue of depicting poor people and the “issues” they face. Quite often, an improvisational, doc-style aesthetic helps cement the idea that we’re just peering in. Gaining a privileged insight into “real lives.” But it bears stating that such films are artificial constructs too. With my debut feature, “Lorelei,” I wanted to try something different.
Map tracks polar bears in Hudson Bay
Map: Click here to follow in the footsteps and explore the stories of 14 different polar bears using Polar Bear International's Bear Tracker map. (Map: Polar Bears International/©2015 Google/INEGI) As Hudson Bay slowly enters the winter freeze-up, Churchill’s famous polar bears have began disappearing onto the ice to hunt seals. Thanks to Polar Bears International’s Bear Tracker map, we can see to where they’re disappearing.
'Bee hotels' spread across Canada
If bees had a tourism industry, it would be buzzing. Following the 2014 success of Canada’s first pollinator bee hotel, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have announced that they’re expanding their fleet of bee-friendly rooftop resting places for solitary pollinator bees, which make up 90 per cent of the world’s bee population and pollinate one-third of the food we eat.
Migrant workers falling through cracks in health care coverage
Health workers and human rights advocates are urging the federal and provincial governments to extend public health insurance to all people living in Canada, regardless of immigration status, as outbreaks of COVID-19 among migrant workers escalate.
Migrant workers falling through cracks in health care coverage
Precarious health coverage and immigration status have made migrant workers especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Health workers and human rights advocates are urging the federal and provincial governments to extend public health insurance to all people living in Canada, regardless of immigration status, as outbreaks of COVID-19 among migrant workers escalate.
The Ottawa maternity ward that became international territory for the birth of a royal
It’s not often that maternity wards are placed on the same legal footing as some foreign embassies and military bases. But on this day 73 years ago, a tiny corner of the Ottawa Civic Hospital was declared international territory so that a newly born princess could retain her right to the Dutch throne. On January 19, 1943, Princess Margriet became the first, and so far the only, royal to have been born in Canada.
Photos: The wild horses of Sable Island
The horses on Nova Scotia's remote Sable Island are one of the world's last feral horse populations. One of the only ways to see them is through an Adventure Canada cruise.
Avalanche!
Map: Chris Brackley/Canadian Geographic. Land cover data: 2005 North American Land Cover, produced by NRCAN/CCRS, USGS, INEGI, CONABIO and CONAFOR; Road data: Atlas of Canada Framework Data, 1:1M, © Department of Natural Resources Canada, All Rights Reserved.
Riding the rails with Rocky Mountaineer
It almost feels like cheating. I’m semi-reclined in a plush seat, gin-and-tonic in hand, and gazing out the giant domed window beside me as the serrated silhouette of the Rocky Mountains pass by, one cliff vanishing from view only to have another appear. I’m not working hard enough to see this view, I think to myself. Where’s the sweat on my brow, the ache in my calves that makes me feel like I earned the right to bask in such a gorgeously rugged landscape?
Infographic: Canadian water facts for World Oceans Day
Infographic: Canadian water facts for World Oceans Day Infographic: Alissa Dicaire When it comes to oceans, Canada is luckier than most. The country is hemmed in by a total of three oceans (Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic), and we boast the longest coastline in the world. But as the globe celebrates World Oceans Day it's important to remember that oceans are critical for more than just vacation views: they provide food and perform important climate regulation and oxygen generation functions.
Gear Review: Columbia Heatzone 1000 Turbodown
Is there anything more distinctly Canadian than a parka? In a country that occasionally attributes its lovable je-ne-sais-quoiness to the harsh winters regularly endured by its populace, the mighty parka helps people not only outlast the coldest months but also celebrate them. One parka that deserves to get recognition is the Columbia Women's Heatzone 1000 Turbodown.
Gear review: An air lounger for the trendy glamper seeking comfort
If a quick n’ easy inflatable camp couch seems too good to be true, despite the oodles of smiling folks populating those demonstration videos all over your social media feeds, your instincts might prove correct. Over the past few years, inflatable loungers have become the snuggie for outdoor-lovers: unnecessary and funny-looking, but surprisingly comfortable and zealously defended by their owners.
Gear review: An air lounger for the trendy glamper seeking comfort
If a quick n' easy inflatable camp couch seems too good to be true, despite the oodles of smiling folks populating those demonstration videos all over your social media feeds, your instincts might prove correct. Over the past few years, inflatable loungers have become the snuggie for outdoor-lovers: unnecessary and funny-looking, but surprisingly comfortable and zealously defended by their owners.
How Haida Gwaii’s unique geography helped the Indigenous struggle for independence
How did a small band of seafaring Indigenous Peoples secure the rights to control land in a remote archipelago on the coast of British Columbia, where they had lived for millennia? A new book by Mark Dowie aims to answer that question.
How the Great Trail interactive map is linking communities and changing exploration
Nearly 200 events are being held across Canada today to celebrate the near completion of the Great Trail. Stretching over 22,000 kilometres from coast to coast to coast, the Great Trail (formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail) is more than 90 per cent completed. A dream nearly 25 years in the making, the Great Trail is the world's longest network of recreational trails. But to fully enjoy a great trail, you need a great map.
How Haida Gwaii's unique geography helped the Indigenous struggle for independence
How did a small band of seafaring aboriginals secure to the rights to control land in a remote archipelago on the coast of British Columbia, where they had lived for millennia? A new book by Mark Dowie aims to answer that question.
Tallurutiup Imanga/Lancaster Sound to be Canada’s largest protected area
Tallurutiup Imanga/Lancaster Sound is home to a vast swath of wildlife, from narwhals, polar bears, seals and walruses, to millions of migratory birds. (Photo: Michelle Valberg) Sometimes referred to as the Serengeti of the Arctic because of its booming biodiversity, the northern stretch of sea known as Tallurutiup Imanga/Lancaster Sound now claims another boast-worthy distinction: it is Canada's newest and largest marine protected area.
One Ocean Expeditions expands fleet with the RCGS Resolute
In the historic port of Sydney, N.S., on sunny July 31, One Ocean Expeditions announced it was expanding its fleet with a ship whose name resonates with Arctic exploration history. On the cusp of One Ocean Expeditions’ 10th anniversary, the luxury adventure cruise operator announced that the new ship, the RCGS Resolute, is purpose-built to withstand the severe ice of polar expeditions.
Photos: The Calgary Stampede celebrates 105 years
Calgary is known for many things: the oil boom, the 1988 Olympics, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. But perhaps the city has no more globally-recognized event than the Calgary Stampede. As one of the world's largest rodeos, the Calgary Stampede draws over a million visitors each year to celebrate western heritage, culture and community spirit.
Gear review: Coleman Conquer 250L LED headlamp
Let there be light! Headlamps are one of the most important but easily-forgotten camping items. Whether you're stuck setting up camp in the dark or just trying to do some leisurely reading in the tent, a headlamp is the happy, hands-free medium between a flashlight and bulky lantern. I don't ask for much from my headlamps: I want good battery life and it has to be easy to use and rugged enough that I don't need to worry about babying it while I enjoy some rollicking outdoor adventures.
Meet the stone carvers working to rejuvenate Canada's Parliament buildings
"When God decided that the Israelites required a visual statement of His laws – the Decalogue – He knew that only stone tablets would suffice.
Photos: Life aboard a Great Lakes freighter
Shipping cargo on the Great Lakes is big business, in almost every sense of the word. In 2010, about 48,000 people worked in the industry, helping Canadian freighter ships transport more than 142 million tonnes of cargo through the famous waterways. Carrying important-but-bulky products of the Canadian economy – think iron ore pellets, wheat, soybeans, gravel, cement, even road salt – these ships are the cheapest and most efficient (in terms of energy use) means of transportation.
Climate change study cancelled due to climate change
A much-anticipated, $17 million study on the effects of climate change in the Arctic has been partly cancelled due to, well, the effects of climate change. Timing was crucial for the four-year Hudson Bay System Study (BaySys), which involved 40 scientists from across Canada and seeks to understand the mixed impacts of freshwater regulation and climate change in Hudson Bay. The University of Manitoba-led expedition was scheduled to launch from aboard the research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen.
That Time the U.S. Government Made All Bars in America Close At Midnight
Sixty-nine years ago this month, bartenders across the country were in the process of resetting their internal clocks: the federal government had just instituted a nationwide curfew on nightlife. From the ritziest nightclub to the tiniest country saloon, all entertainment establishments across the country were ordered to dim their lights come midnight, causing the “biggest howl since prohibition.” The official reason for the curfew was to conserve fuel and manpower for the boys overseas.
Photos: The success of St. Mary's First Nation urban reserve
The Wolastoqiyik (known in their own language as "People of the Beautiful River) lived for centuries along the St. John River. Now they live on an urban reserve called St. Mary's, which sits within Fredericton, New Brunswick. It is one of the few First Nation reserves to be located within the boundaries of a large urban municipality, and over the past three decades, St. Mary’s has grown to become an economic success story.
Earthquakes strand climber near summit of Mount Logan
As a storm rages around Yukon's Mount Logan, mountain climber Natalia Martinez is hunkered alone near the summit, awaiting a rescue that may not arrive until Friday. Martinez was partway through a multi-day expedition to the top of the peak when a pair of nearby earthquakes set off a series of avalanches that stranded her.
Roberta Bondar on her new role as Honorary Vice-President of the RCGS
The astronaut, neurologist and landscape photographer now has another title to add to her impressive resume RCGS President Gavin Fitch announced April 18 that Bondar had been appointed the newest Honorary Vice-President of the Society (Photo: Tom Sandler) "Exploration is not something you retire from.
Video: Old Montreal comes alive through Cité Mémoire’s projection art
“2017 is a big year,” says Martine Venne. The average Canadian might assume she’s referring to Canada’s 150th birthday, but in fact Venne, a media manager with Tourisme Montreal is talking about a much older milestone: Montreal’s 375th anniversary. Among the celebrations on order is Cité Mémoire – an app-linked video projection project in Old Montreal and Old Port that aims to publicly show tableaux from Montreal’s history.
Five tips for living with urban wildlife
Five tips for living with urban wildlife What's the best way to deal with animals living in your city? Some tips may seem to be common sense, such as Don't feed the wildlife. Others tips – keep trash contained and close off holes and crawlspaces – may not be the first thing to come to mind. Explore the infographic below for more tips about how to live peacefully with the animals that have chosen to make your city, their city.
Video: Old Montreal comes alive through Cité Mémoire's projection art
"2017 is a big year," says Martine Venne. The average Canadian might assume she's referring to Canada's 150th birthday, but in fact Venne, a media manager with Tourisme Montreal is talking about a much older milestone: Montreal's 375th anniversary. Among the celebrations on order is Cité Mémoire – an app-linked video projection project in Old Montreal and Old Port that aims to publicly show tableaux from Montreal's history.
Adventure athlete Simon Donato on lessons learned in the backcountry
Simon Donato has been many things: geologist, entrepreneur, television host, ultra-endurance athlete, and Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Now, with the release of The Boundless Life: 13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way, he can add published author to the list. With behind-the-scenes stories about filming the television series Boundless and founding companies Adventure Science and Stoked Oats, Donato's first book offers an indepth look into his adrenaline-fueled life.
Canada ranked 7th happiest country in the world
Canada is one of the happiest countries in the world. Based on a mix of economic, social and health-related variables, the World Happiness Report ranked Canada as the seventh happiest country, following closely behind Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, Finland and the Netherlands (which bumped Canada out of last year's sixth spot).
Aerial photography of northern Ontario's Ring of Fire
Among modern efforts to balance sustainable environment and stable economy, there are few greater case studies than the Ring of Fire. Located in northern Ontario, 300 kilometres from the nearest paved road, the wetland landscape of the James Bay Lowlands boasts a wealth of biodiversity. It is also happens to be the site of gigantic mineral deposits, the economic potential of which could rival Alberta's oil sands.
Why Moncton, N.B., is Andrew Gunadie's (a.k.a. Gunnarolla's) favourite place in Canada
Andrew Gunadie, known best as "Gunnarolla," rose to YouTube stardom after posting "Canadian, Please" – a rap ode to his home and native land – in 2009. Since then, the host, videomaker and Contiki ambassador has travelled the world, and will be speaking about some of his favourite destinations at The Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto on Feb.
15 incredible images from the 2017 World Press Photo Contest
125 countries. 5,034 photographers. 80,408 images. This year's World Press Photo Contest drew entries from around the world, and following an intensive judging process, has announced the 45 winning photographers. Among them was Albertan photographer Amber Bracken, whose work has previously appeared in Canadian Geographic. Two other Canadian photojournalists – Darren Calabrese and Giovanni Capriotti – were also awarded prizes.
Explorer Adam Shoalts on forthcoming solo Arctic expedition
Some people plan to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with fireworks. Others will opt for community barbeques. Adam Shoalts, explorer and Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, has chosen to fête the sesquicentennial by spending five months alone in Canada’s mainland Arctic. Starting in May on the international border between Canada and Alaska, Shoalts will embark on a solo journey eastward along the Arctic Circle, arriving at Hudson Bay in September.
Key population facts from the 2016 census
Canadians are moving west. There are also 10 times as many of us today as at the time of Confederation. And most of us live within 100 kilometres of the southern border. Statistics Canada has released the first glimpse of data from the 2016 census, gathered from 35,151,728 people who reported living in Canada. The statistics paint a national portrait of a population that is still growing, though at a slower rate.
Photos: Life inside the Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve
The Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve is a special and unique place in the Northwest Territories. It encompasses Great Bear Lake, the last pristine arctic lake, and swaths of crucial habitat for muskox, moose and caribou. About 500 Dene live there, supporting themselves with harvesting and limited tourism activity. Canadian Geographic sent Angela Gzowski to photograph the community for Laurie Sarkadi’s feature on the Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve, published in the January/February 2017 issue of the magazine.
Explore historic Manoir Papineau with these 360-degree videos
In the quiet town of Montebello, halfway between Montreal and Ottawa, sits Manoir Papineau. Quebec politician Louis-Joseph Papineau, who helped lead the French-Canadian nationalist movement, built the sumptuous house after returning from political exile in the mid-1800s. He would live there from 1846 with his wife and four children (the youngest, Azélie, would give birth to famous journalist Henri Bourassa) until his death.
Photos: Life inside the Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve
The Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve is a special and unique place in the Northwest Territories. It encompasses Great Bear Lake, the last pristine arctic lake, and swaths of crucial habitat for muskox, moose and caribou. About 600 people of the First Nation Dene Déline live there, supporting themselves with harvesting and limited tourism activity. Canadian Geographic sent Angela Gzowski to photograph the community for the January/February 2017 issue of the magazine.
New Cory Trépanier exhibition displays paintings from across the Arctic
Cory Trépanier has painted an iceberg from the seat of a canoe. He's painted Mount Logan, Canada's highest mountain. He's painted on the edge of the highest waterfall above the Arctic Circle, with ravaging hordes of mosquitos tempting him to leap.
Unbound: Finding Myself on Top of the World
"Oh darling," she said, "It’s time. Go on up to the mountains." The 'she' in this case is the calm little voice inside Steph Jagger's head, which reappears throughout the Canadian's newly published book, Unbound: Finding Myself on Top of the World. The voice, writes Jagger, is relaxed and clear, and helped her through a transformative year of world-wide travel and relentless skiing.
Gear Review: Warm running tights, gloves to keep you active through winter
Winter running may not be everyone's cup of hot cocoa – extreme slush, snow and ice can occasionally deter even the most surefooted among us – but I'm a proud believer that many reluctant people would get onboard if they had proper winter running gear. Proper running gear means layers, yes. And layers made from the right fabric, sure. But enjoyment of winter running can be further maximized through helpful design details, such as touchscreen-capable gloves and reflective designs.
Watch Live: Spacewalk at the International Space Station
When an actor-turned-astronaught goes spacewalking in a movie, it's often to the tune of dramatic will-they-or-won't-they-die music. Now, a livestreamed video feed from the International Space Station is offering people the opportunity to see the real thing in action. NASA's Shane Kimbrough and Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency floated from the ISS at around 6:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 13. Their mission: complete power upgrades to the station's power system.
Photos: The stunning biodiversity of Algonquin Provincial Park
At 7,630 km², Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the largest provincial parks in the country – it's even bigger than Prince Edward Island. All that space makes the park a sanctuary for diverse wildlife and the people who love to watch them. Of the animals that call the park home, there are 40 different mammals, over 30 kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and more than 130 breeding birds, many of which are easily viewed from the Highway 60 Corridor.
Video of the week: Three moose visit Tim Hortons drive-thru
The new year has arrived, and with it, Canada's sesquicentennial. As such, we at Canadian Geographic can think of no better way to kick off 2017's Video of the Week series than with what is, arguably, the epitome of Canadiana: three moose moseying through a Tim Hortons drive-thru. The 10-second clip below was filmed in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland by Mark Mullaly, who spotted the ungulates behind a local pet shop, presumably scavenging food from nearby dumpsters.
Video of the week: See the Arctic from the air
On the frustrating days, the days when he’s been sitting alone with his camera for 70 hours in the wilderness with nothing but his own thoughts to distract him, Nansen Weber remembers the core goal, and trusts that the next day will be better. That optimistic attitude and perseverance is part of the reason Weber is today one of the foremost drone videographers in the Canadian Arctic.
Interactive map lets you listen to live radio from anywhere in the world
Since it began broadcasting in 1920, commercial radio has delivered news and entertainment to the masses. And despite what a certain 80s synthpop song would have you believe, radio is still alive and kicking, not to mention an enduring driver of community culture. An interactive web app called Radio Garden aims to use the medium to connect people on a global scale. The site lets users listen in on local stations around the world as they broadcast live.
Canadian photographer wins international award for heartwarming image
A Canadian photographer has won an international photography competition, beating out 20,000 entries from across 51 countries. Daisy Gilardini was awarded the 2016 Grand Prize in the Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards for her photo, "Motherhood." The image shows a mother polar bear cuddling her two cubs in Manitoba's Wapusk National Park. Polar bear mothers exit their maternity dens in February and March, when their cubs are around four months old.
The story behind this famous René Lévesque cartoon
It was just a drawing, but it became part of Quebec's political lexicon during a key moment in the province's history. The valium quip in the cartoon above, created by Montreal Gazette editorial cartoonist Terry Mosher (aka Aislin) after the Parti Québécois' landslide victory in Quebec's 1976 election, was oft-quoted when political discussions became heated. It, like many other editorial cartoons, helped form the fabric of Canada.
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