Melissa Alves

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Barred Owlets, July 15, 2021 — Watershed Park

Watershed Park The Watershed is my go-to for a daily dose of nature. I can…

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Male Wood Duck, May 5, 2017 — Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Some of the best birding in the lower mainland is right here at the bird…

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Killdeer, August 15, 2021 — White Rock Beach

A collection of photos taken at White Rock Beach, home to Canada’s longest pier and…

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Writing

Politics

“Put us in a better place than where we started”: Annamie Paul’s Plans for Toronto Centre

An interview with Annamie Paul.

Tourism

“Pandemic Tourism”: How Canada’s Tourism Industry Has Evolved to Survive COVID-19

Examining the tourist industry present and future during the pandemic.

Profiles

10 Promising Bangladeshi Entrepreneurs – 2020

Interviews with Bangladeshi entrepreneurs.

Blog

Golden-Crowned Kinglet, October 1, 2021 — Friday Facts

Golden-Crowned Kinglets

My Fall 2021 obsession is these small, flighty birds known as golden-crowned kinglets. Unfortunately, I…

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Cedar Waxwing, July 10, 2021 — Friday Facts

Cedar Waxwings

I’m a little bit obsessed with cedar waxwings. I first saw them in a field…

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Great Blue Heron, July 1, 2021 — Friday Facts

Great Blue Herons

When I think of my little corner of the world, great blue herons come to…

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July 16, 2020