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  JOHNSON'S MILLS, N.B. -- Every summer thousands of shorebirds stopover in Johnson's Mills, N.B. on their way south. However, spotting the birds isn't a sure thing this year. The Nature Conversancy of Canada expects thousands will arrive by mid-July, but the organization says their behavior has been a little unpredictable this year, as only a small amount has arrived so far. The site's manager, Jasmine Anderson says Johnson's Mills is a critical stopping place for the shorebirds on their migration. As the tide rolls in, the sandpipers huddle together on the beaches, drawing in tourists ...

Erie Marsh Preserve makes list of hiking trails

  TORONTO -- A new study has revealed that just 20 companies account for more than 50 per cent of all single-use plastic in the world, while another 20 financial institutions are enabling these companies. The Plastic Waste Makers Index, released on Wednesday from the Australia-based Minderoo Foundation, found that just 20 polymer producers accounted for 57.3 million tonnes of single-use plastic waste in 2019. The report states that environmentalists have previously placed the blame for plastic waste on packaged goods companies such as PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, but this report now points t...

This story originally appeared on LX.com The holiday season is here and you're in decorating mode. But as you decide what your holiday look is going to be this year, here are five suggestions for staying green while decking the halls. Get Real If you have the financial means, purchase a real Christmas tree. While artificial trees may seem like less of a hassle in the short run, most people only keep them for six years before discarding them. Then they often take up permanent residence in your local landfill. Wrap a Gift With Recycled Paper or Fabric Sure, your instinct is to go for the glint...