SPES in the News
SPES in the news
These are links to a selection of recent stories covering the work that Stanley Park Ecology Society is involved with.
Radio Interview – Lost Lagoon’s Blob with Maria Egerton
Vancouver is Awesome ─ Lessons from the Blob of Lost Lagoon
Vancouver Courrier, June 25, 2018 – Nature Ninjas program lets kids camp in Stanley Park
Global News, May 18, 2018 – How to stay safe around a coyote.
CBC News, May 18, 2018 – Q&A: Most coyotes in cities don’t want you to see them, says biologist
Vancouver Courier, May 16, 2018 – Wily coyotes on the prowl across Vancouver during birthing season
Jobs Emplois on Twitter, May 13, 2018 – Stanley Park Ecology Society Camp Leaders
Vancouver is Awesome, May 8, 2018 ̶ The Blob of Lost Lagoon to live again on the Discovery Channel
News 1130, April 21, 2018 – Earth Day ‘more relevant than ever’: environmental group
Inside Vancouver, April 20, 2018 – Celebrate Earth Day with a Green Birthday Bash in Stanley Park
Youtube, April 9, 2018 – Spencer speaks about the Stanley Park Ecological Society for Earth Day
CTV News Vancouver, March 15, 2018 – Heron cams back online as colony returns to Stanley Park
The Voice, March 11, 2018 − Coyotes Come To Town
CBC News, February 22, 2018 – Flavour adventure: what does Stanley Park taste like?
CBC News, February 10, 2018 – Winter wanderings: how Stanley Park wildlife survive the cold
Vancouver Courier, January 16, 2018 – Stanley Park brewery falls flat with advocacy group
Burnaby Now, January 12, 2018 − Society studying coyote activity in Burnaby
Vancouver Sun, December 22, 2017 – Study looking for Vancouver volunteers for ‘coyote cam’
Maharlika, November 11, 2017 – The Stanley Park blob is gone. But for how long?
Vancouver Courier, November 8, 2017 − Blob of Lost Lagoon is dead, long live blob of Lost Lagoon
Epoch Times, September 22, 2017− Slimy Asexual Brain-Blobs Spotted Heading West
Vancouver is awesome, September 15, 2017 – Buy the Official Stanley Park Blob T-Shirt
Smithsonian, September 7, 2017 − Brain-like Blob Found in Canadian Pond
Newser, September 5, 2017 – ‘Dragon Booger’ Emerges From Lost Lagoon
Hoyen TV, September 2, 2017 – Mysterious Blobs Are Showing Up In Canada’s Stanley Park Lake
Gizmodo, September 2, 2017 – Alien-Like Blob Found In Lake Is Actually A Living Thing
Maclean’s, September 1, 2017 ̶ Behold, the blob of Vancouver’s Lost Lagoon
I4U News, September 1, 2017 – Mysterious Brain-Shaped Creatures Found In Canadian Lagoon
BGR, September 1, 2017 – Massive ‘dragon boogers’ wash ashore in Canada
National Geographic, August 31, 2017 – Mysterious, Brain-Like Blob Found in Lagoon
CBC News, August 30, 2017 – Pet owner creates coyote alert network in East Vancouver
CBC News, August 27, 2017 – What the heck is that slimy goop in Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon?
Vancouver Courier, August 24, 2017 ― Fascinating ‘blob’ colony found in Lost Lagoon
CTV News Vancouver, August 24, 2017 – Eagles blamed as number of heron chicks in Stanley Park drops
CBC News, August 24, 2017 – Eagle raids blamed for sharp drop in Stanley Park heron survival
CBC News, August 13, 2017 – A blitz for biology: Mapping B.C.’s wildlife to mark Canada 150
Vancouver Sun, April 22, 2017 – Earth Day events aim to educate and encourage
Thethunderbird.ca, March 30, 2016 – Stanley Park works to nurture herons in centre of the city
CBC News, March 29, 2017 − See a coyote in the Lower Mainland? Help it out by scaring it away
Miss 604, March 5, 2016 – Stanley Park Heron Cam is Now Live
Digital Journal, March 4, 2016 – HD camera broadcasts live feed of heron colony, has 13 angles
Yoyomama, March 4, 2016 – get up close and personal with the stanley park herons
CBC News, March 3, 2016 – Heron cam in Stanley Park will broadcast in HD quality
North Shore News, March 2, 2016 – Tsleil-Waututh Nation unveil plans for Burrard Inlet clean up
Vancouver Sun, February 29, 2016 – Stanley Park causeway’s bike lane, sidewalk upgrade completed
Vancity Buzz, February 26, 2016 – $7-million Stanley Park Causeway bike lane project completed
Vancouver Sun, February 26, 2016 – Vancouver wildlife returning to the city
Burnaby Now, February 15, 2016 – Burnaby’s Central Park is safe
Burnaby Now, February 10, 2016 – Burnaby family warns of coyotes in Central Park
Miss 604, February 10, 2016 – 6 Reasons to Become a Stanley Park Ecology Society Member
Miss 604, February 9, 2016 – 5 Most Romantic Places in Stanley Park
Miss 604, January 28, 2016 – The History of Lost Lagoon
Vancouver Sun, January 19, 2016 – Bird enthusiasts to gather for taxidermy session
CBC News, January 11, 2016 – River otters play, groom each other on frozen Lost Lagoon
Vancouver Courier, December 16, 2015 – Winter solstice celebrates rebirth
Vancouver Sun, December 8, 2015 – Otters play at Stanley Park’s frozen Lost Lagoon
Vancity Buzz, December 4, 2015 – Otters play on ice at Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon
CBC News, December 3, 2015 – Otters playing at Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon put on ice show
Miss 604, October 11, 2015 – Flying Squirrels in Stanley Park
Vancity Buzz, September 14, 2015 – Downtown Deer killed in Stanley Park Causeway collision
CTV News, September 14, 2015 – Vancouver’s beloved ‘Downtown Deer’ may have been fatally struck
Jaybanks.ca, September 7, 2015 – Vancouver Tour Review: Stanley Park Discovery Walk
CTV News, August 27, 2015 – Conservation service mulls moving habituated Downtown Deer
Huffington Post, August 13, 2015 – Vancouver Downtown Deer Spotted Hanging Out In Stanley Park
Vancity Buzz, August 12, 2015 – Downtown Vancouver’s famous deer now living in Stanley Park
Mashable, July 28, 2015 – Lululemon’s new beer makes drunk yoga cooler than ever
Seattle Post, July 23, 2015 – Yoga pants and beer: Lululemon introduces Curiosity Lager
Newsmax, July 23, 2015 – Lululemon Beer: Yoga Brand Releases ‘Curiosity Lager’ for Sale in Canada
People, July 22, 2015 – Bottoms Up, Yogis! Lululemon is Debuting Its Own Craft Beer
Vancity Buzz, July 21 – A deer spotted running around downtown Vancouver
Vancity Buzz, July 20, 2015 – Lululemon beer coming soon to liquor stores
Miss 604, June 18, 2015 – Stanley Park Summer Day Camps for Kids
Miss 604, June 15, 2015 – Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Native Plant Demonstration Garden
Vancouver Sun, April 28, 2015 – Windstorm brews up some environmental benefits
The Province, April 27, 2015 – Brewery plants $20,000 on ecology society to combat invasive species
CBC News, April 25, 2015 – Aggressive False Creek coyote killed by conservation officers
Georgia Straight, April 25, 2015 – Aggressive coyote reportedly near Granville Island
Vancouver Courier, April 14, 2015 – Get Wild About Vancouver and EAT!
Vancity Buzz, April 9, 2015 – Cargo ship spills toxic oil in Vancouver’s English Bay
Georgia Straight, March 18, 2015 – Live webcam invades privacy of great blue herons
Global News, March 18, 2015 – Stanley Park’s mating herons debut online
Times Colonist, March 18, 2015 – Nesting of Stanley Park’s blue herons captured by wireless camera
Vancouver Sun, March 13, 2015 – Online survey gauges public attitudes to urban coyotes
Metro, February 12, 2015 – West end coyote is back
Metro, January 20, 2015 – Stop tearing down beaver barriers
CBC News, January 20, 2015 – Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon beaver ‘friend’ urged to stop
Vancouver Sun, December 2, 2014 – Stanley Park Causeway
News 1130, December 2, 2014 – Stanley Park Causeway
The Province, November 17, 2014 – Carter the coyote may be an internet star…
Vancouver Sun, October 28, 2014 – Park board decides to restore Beaver Lake
Metro, September 25, 2014 – Vancouver’s Urban Forests Generate $224M…
The Province, August 28, 2014 – Secrets of Stanley Park
Global News, June 17, 2014 – Stanley Park named ‘top park in the entire world’
Hydro World, June 14, 2014 – Harper Government Invests in Recreational Fisheries…
The Province, May 29, 2014 – Anna’s Hummingbird Chicks Hatch….
Georgia Straight, May 6, 2014 – Oil spill would be “devastating”…
Vancouver Sun, May 2, 2014 – The secret lives of birds
BT Vancouver, April 29, 2014 – Celebrate Bird Week….
The Province, April 17, 2014 – Beware Metro Vancouver Coyotes…
The Province, March 27, 2014 – They’ve taken over Britain…
Huffington Post, March 17, 2014 – Rare Albino Salamander…
News 1130, October 23, 2012 – Oil spill impact lasts a lifetime: marine scientist
Vancouver Sun, October 10, 2012 – Birds get a break on anchored logs in Lost Lagoon
Metro News, August 10, 2012 – Urban bald eagles making a comeback in Vancouver
Vancouver Sun, May 22, 2012 – Coyote denning season prompts warning for Vancouver residents
Vancouver Courier, March 9, 2012 – Wing and a prayer
Georgia Straight, August 4, 2010 – Future of Stanley Park’s Beaver Lake is murky
Georgia Straight, June 16, 2010 – Volunteers help keep Vancouver’s ecosystems on track
Vancouver Sun, May 1, 2010 – Aquatic life under threat in Stanley Park
Georgia Straight, June 30, 2009- Adaptable predators thrive across East Vancouver
Vancouver Sun, June 19, 2009 – Raccoons gorging on heron chicks in Stanley Park
Vancouver Sun, January 10, 2009 – Eagles’ nest feared in peril
Seattle Post, April 16, 2008 – Vancouver’s Stanley Park is the queen of urban refuges
Georgia Straight, June 20, 2007 – Sharing the city with wildlife