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SIZE MATTERS
Protect Our Winters Canada is excited to share our first-of-its-kind economic report measuring the size of the outdoor recreation economy in Canada…and trust us, it’s big! From coast to coast to coast, the mountains,...
Read More ShareA NEW PARTNERSHIP: ITAC X POW CANADA
Today, the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Protect Our Winters Canada (POW) announced a new strategic partnership in support of ITAC’s Indigenous Tourism Development Fund. Through a revenue sharing model, the collaboration...
Read More SharePARTICIPATION CITOYENNE POUR PROMOUVOIR LA MOBILITÉ DURABLE
Écrit par Adam Saleh-Giguère - Chapitre de Québec Protéger nos hivers implique réduire nos émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) au quotidien. Au Québec, 43% de nos émissions de GES proviennent du...
Read More ShareRENEWABLE ENERGY (OR LACK OF) IN ALBERTA
On August 3, 2023 the United Conservative Government in Alberta announced a seven-month moratorium on approvals of all renewable energy projects in the province. The timing was strange. The renewable energy sector was booming with...
Read More ShareUNNATURAL WILDFIRES
We’ve always had wildfires, and fire is an intrinsic, good part of the earth’s system. We need some level of fire to regenerate ecosystems. But fire is also one of the most complex physical...
Read More ShareEXTREME WEATHER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
“Extreme weather attribution” (how's that for a handle) is a growing field of science that explores the link between climate change and weather - including extreme weather events. From heatwaves and wildfires to flooding...
Read More ShareSHIFTING ACTION - THE POWER OF THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY
SHIFTING ACTION looks at the massive opportunity for the MTB community and the broader outdoor community to lobby for policy action. Written By Dave Erb Modern society seems to thrive when 3 pillars of society...
Read More ShareSHIFTING FOCUS - LOOK FURTHER THAN YOUR FRONT WHEEL
SHIFTING FOCUS explores the need to move away from the notion of personal carbon footprints and instead focus our collective energy on systemic policy change. Written by Cassidy Grimes & David Erb Climate change...
Read More ShareSHIFTING REALITY - MORE THAN A SEASONAL AFFAIR
SHIFTING REALITY shows how protecting our winters is more than just a seasonal affair. Written by Anne-Fred Grenier & Cassidy Grimes It's pretty obvious—we're big winter lovers. But our commitment to this organization’s mission doesn’t...
Read More ShareBANKING FOR CHANGE: A WIN FROM POW CANADA ATHLETE ALLIANCE
There’s an important process underway in the House of Commons Environment Committee (formally known as Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development). It’s a little wonky and technical but the intention of the committee’s...
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