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Toronto Star
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Hinterland Who's Who Wins Prestigious Telly Award
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is thrilled to announce that the Hinterland Who's Who (HWW) video on the Round-leaved Sundew, produced by SandBay Entertainment, has won a 2025 Telly Award in the Branded Content – Nature & Wildlife category. 'This recognition places HWW in the company of some of the world's most respected content creators,' said Sean Southey, CEO of the CWF, which co-sponsors the HWW program with Environment and Climate Change Canada. 'It's incredibly gratifying to see our commitment to celebrating Canada's biodiversity reflected on a global stage.'
Hamilton Spectator
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Hinterland Who's Who Wins Prestigious Telly Award
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is thrilled to announce that the Hinterland Who's Who (HWW) video on the Round-leaved Sundew, produced by SandBay Entertainment, has won a 2025 Telly Award in the Branded Content – Nature & Wildlife category. 'This recognition places HWW in the company of some of the world's most respected content creators,' said Sean Southey, CEO of the CWF, which co-sponsors the HWW program with Environment and Climate Change Canada. 'It's incredibly gratifying to see our commitment to celebrating Canada's biodiversity reflected on a global stage.' The Telly Awards is an international competition celebrating excellence in video and television. This year, the program received over 13,000 entries from six continents, making this win a significant honour for the iconic Canadian wildlife series. The Public Service Announcement (PSA) explores the Round-leaved sundew, a carnivorous plant native to Canadian wetlands, highlighting its unique adaptations and vital ecological role. 'The Hinterland Who's Who series has long been a cherished part of Canada's conservation story,' said The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. 'This PSA is a beautiful reminder of the importance of protecting Canada's wetlands and the extraordinary life they sustain. I applaud the Canadian Wildlife Federation and SandBay Entertainment for their dedication to inspiring environmental awareness through storytelling.' With vivid visuals and engaging narration, the PSA continues Hinterland Who's Who's tradition of making wildlife education accessible, compelling, and deeply Canadian, said Annie Langlois, Hinterland Who's Who co-ordinator. 'We're proud to shine a spotlight on plants like the Round-leaved Sundew, which are just as important to wetland ecosystems as the wildlife we more often notice. This little-known species is a fascinating example of Canada's natural diversity. Awards like this help amplify their story and their value.' The Round-leaved Sundew is usually found in and around peatlands and wet meadows. The sundew has adapted to live in this nutrient-poor environment by consuming tiny creatures to supplement its diet. The video was filmed in the Ottawa area. 'We are so proud of this award,' said Amanda Barakat, Producer at SandBay Entertainment. 'The Round-leaved Sundew may be small, but it's mighty and this story really resonated with audiences. We're honoured the Telly Awards jury recognized the beauty, mystery and value of Canada's lesser-known species.' The Canadian Wildlife Federation encourages broadcasters, educators, and the public to visit to access the videos, download fact sheets, and explore other educational resources. The newest HWW vignettes will feature the Pileated Woodpecker and the Saw-whet Owl, two iconic species of Canada's ecosystems. With breathtaking footage and accessible storytelling, these PSAs continue the series' mission to inspire awareness, understanding, and conservation action. This summer, HWW will be filming on the west coast in British Columbia. Featured species will be the Western Red Cedar, the Bald Eagle and the Green Banana Slug. For more information: media@ or Annie Langlois, Hinterland Who's Who Co-ordinator AnnieL@ Backgrounder Round-Leaved Sundew Found in bogs and wet meadows, the Round-leaved Sundew is an incredible wildflower which thrives in nutrient-poor environments by consuming small invertebrates it attracts using a sweet secretion on its leaves. Did You Know? About Hinterland Who's Who: First created in 1963, HWW made bold use of a relatively new medium - black and white television - to reach the Canadian general public. The new Hinterland Who's Who, launched in 2003, serves to rebuild the connection thousands of viewers made with wildlife through the original series and ensure that wildlife remains part of what it means to be Canadian. HWW is a joint program of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Environment and Climate Change Canada. About the Canadian Wildlife Federation: The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, carrying out research, developing and delivering education programs, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, recommending changes to policy and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. For more information, visit . A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
How Manitobans can take part in Bioblitz
Katherine speaks with James Pagé with the Canadian Wildlife Federation about the upcoming Bioblitz and how Manitobans can participate this year.
Calgary Herald
25-06-2025
- Calgary Herald
Woman shares video of Alberta encounter with Canada's friendliest moose
Article content It was early morning, just before sunrise in Alberta's Jasper National Park, when Kellie Paxian thought she had run out of luck. Article content She was driving with husband Matt Murray along Maligne Lake Road, leading to the eponymous lake, the largest natural one in the Canadian Rockies. They were on the lookout for moose on June 22 — but unlike previous trips to the area where she spotted many of the giant animals, this time was proving to be uneventful. Article content After reaching the lake without a sighting, they decided to turn their car around. Article content 'Then I just see this majestic creature coming towards me, from the fog, from the mist,' Paxian told National Post over the phone on Tuesday. 'I stopped in my tracks, so shocked.' Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kellie Paxian 💃🏼 - Safaris & Adventures (@kelliepaxian) Article content As the moose walked toward the vehicle, Paxian said she pulled over in an effort to keep a safe distance. She also didn't want to startle the moose by continuing to drive. Moose can be 'quite skittish' and sometimes 'they can get aggressive if provoked,' she said. Article content 'My experience is they're quite shy, so I expected it to turn and run into the bushes,' she said. But instead, the moose, a large male with a full set of antlers, kept approaching. She opened her car window to get a better view in the morning fog. Article content The moose didn't stop. He calmly approached the vehicle as Paxian continued to film. She said she and Murray were in shock when it came closer and started licking the side of the car. Article content 'We didn't even think to roll up the window or drive away, because it was now so close,' she said. Article content Article content This was far from the couple's first wildlife encounter. Article content Paxian is a safari specialist who spends most of the year in South Africa, hosting and organizing safaris. She is also the founder of travel website, Adventurelust. She is originally from Abbotsford, B.C., and returns to Canada for three to four months a year. Lessons learned on safari — like being approached by elephants and lions — helped the couple remember to remain calm. Article content Article content Paxian said she let the 'moose control the interaction.' Article content Article content Male moose, called bulls, can come close to weighing 750 kilograms or more than 1,600 pounds, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. Only bulls grow antlers. There are an estimated 500,000 to one million moose in Canada, according to the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Article content 'Do I drive away? I don't want to startle it,' she said. Article content It felt like a lifetime as the moose lingered, although it was only around a minute, said Paxian. Article content As the moose moved its head out of the vehicle, Paxian released the brake and slowly pulled away. At the end of the video, Paxian's husband can be seen staring at the camera in disbelief. Then, they exhale and let out audible gasps. Article content 'It was just absolutely incredible to have an animal like that bless you with their presence. It was something I could never have anticipated,' she said. 'You really felt its energy, and he had such kind eyes. He was just a giant, majestic moose coming to say, 'Hi.' And we did the best we could in this situation.' Article content Paxian clarified that people should not approach wild animals and she advises against feeding or trying to interact with wildlife. However, she said she was grateful for the encounter.
Edmonton Journal
25-06-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Could this be Canada's friendliest moose? Woman recalls encounter near Alberta's Maligne Lake
Article content It was early morning, just before sunrise in Alberta's Jasper National Park, when Kellie Paxian thought she had run out of luck. She was driving with her husband Matt Murray along Maligne Lake Road, leading to the eponymous lake, the largest natural one in the Canadian Rockies. They were on the lookout for moose on June 22 — but unlike previous trips to the area where she spotted many of the giant animals, this time was proving to be uneventful. Article content After reaching the lake without a sighting, they decided to turn their car around. 'Then I just see this majestic creature coming towards me, from the fog, from the mist,' Paxian told National Post over the phone on Tuesday. 'I stopped in my tracks, so shocked.' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kellie Paxian 💃🏼 - Safaris & Adventures (@kelliepaxian) As the moose walked toward the vehicle, Paxian said she pulled over in an effort to keep a safe distance. She also didn't want to startle the moose by continuing to drive. Moose can be 'quite skittish' and sometimes 'they can get aggressive if provoked,' she said. 'My experience is they're quite shy, so I expected it to turn and run into the bushes,' she said. But instead, the moose, a large male with a full set of antlers, kept approaching. She opened her car window to get a better view in the morning fog. The moose didn't stop. He calmly approached the vehicle as Paxian continued to film. She said her and Murray were in shock when it came closer and started licking the side of the car. 'We didn't even think to roll up the window or drive away, because it was now so close,' she said. This was far from the couple's first wildlife encounter. Paxian is a safari specialist who spends most of the year in South Africa, hosting and organizing safaris. She is also the founder of travel website, Adventurelust. She is originally from Abbotsford, B.C. and returns to Canada for three to four months a year. Lessons learned on safari — like being approached by elephants and lions — helped the couple remember to remain calm. Article content Paxian said she let the 'moose control the interaction.' Male moose, called bulls, can come close to weighing 750 kilograms or more than 1,600 pounds, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. Only bulls grow antlers. There are an estimated 500,000 to one million moose in Canada, per the Canadian Wildlife Federation. As the moose licked the side of the car, Paxian's mind was racing. 'Do I drive away? I don't want to startle it,' she said. It felt like a lifetime as the moose lingered, although it was only around a minute, said Paxian. As the moose moved its head out of the vehicle, Paxian released the brake and slowly pulled away. At the end of the video, Paxian's husband can be seen staring at the camera in disbelief. Then, they exhale and let out audible gasps. 'It was just absolutely incredible to have an animal like that bless you with their presence. It was something I could never have anticipated,' she said. 'You really felt its energy, and he had such kind eyes. He was just a giant, majestic moose coming to say, 'Hi.' And we did the best we could in this situation.' Paxian clarified that people should not approach wild animals and she advises against feeding or trying to interact with wildlife. However, she said she was grateful for the encounter. Latest National Stories
