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Emily Giles and comedian Jean Paul lean back on the EdgeWalk.

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WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is back after a three-year hiatus

December 13, 2022

To raise awareness for species on the edge of extinction, WWF-Canada’s Emily Giles announced the CN Tower Climb for Nature’s return from atop the EdgeWalk.

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COVID-19 closed the CN Tower, but WWF supporters still plan to “virtually climb” for nature

April 3, 2020

This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature. For the first time ever, the beloved event will transition into a virtual climb for nature. On Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5, our climbers will step up for nature by engaging in their own personal...

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CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

March 13, 2020

Even though the CN Tower is closed, you can still take your steps for wildlife. Toronto, ON, March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of our climbers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the CN Tower is closed until at least...

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Amphibians and reptiles face more threats than other at-risk species: WWF-Canada study

February 4, 2020

A new WWF-Canada study published in the scientific journal FACETS reveals that amphibians and reptiles face more threats than any other group of at-risk species in Canada. WWF-Canada specialist Jessica Currie, who led the study, found that Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife (COSEWIC) assessed at-risk species across the country...

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Nine out of 10 northerners want caribou calving grounds fully protected

October 23, 2019

New poll shows overwhelming support in Nunavut, Yukon and Northwest Territories for legislation to prevent mining or oil and gas development that could threaten barren-ground caribou.

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The youth have risen, and so have we: WWF-Canada joins the Global Climate Strike

September 24, 2019

This Friday Sept. 27th, at the end of a week marked by the eye-opening UN Climate Action Summit and IPCC climate report on melting ice and rising seas, a Global Climate Strike is happening in 150 countries. There are protests planned across Canada, and WWF-Canada staff will be marching...

A southern resident Killer whale (Orcinus orca) leaping out of the waters of Haro Strait, British Columbia, Canada

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1.5 billion litres of grey water have likely been dumped along the B.C. coast: WWF-Canada study

August 13, 2019

New study explores potential effects of harmful effluent release in Pacific Ocean

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WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is back after a three-year hiatus

COVID-19 closed the CN Tower, but WWF supporters still plan to “virtually climb” for nature

CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

Amphibians and reptiles face more threats than other at-risk species: WWF-Canada study

Nine out of 10 northerners want caribou calving grounds fully protected

The youth have risen, and so have we: WWF-Canada joins the Global Climate Strike

1.5 billion litres of grey water have likely been dumped along the B.C. coast: WWF-Canada study

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