OWC 2026 Media Coverage Library (In Progress)

Ocean Week Canada 2026 launched June 1 and the media has been covering events from coast to coast to coast. Here's the collection of coverage we've seen so far. If you have something to add, please email it to [email protected]. Thank you!

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World Oceans Day in St. John's draws families, future ocean conservationists

Almost two decades of work on World Oceans Day events in St. John’s have not lost their shine for DFO biologist Dawn Mercer, the long-time chair of the World Oceans Day committee in Newfoundland and …

Jun 07, 2026 1 link Media Coverage
World Oceans Day becomes a tradition in St. John’s – CTVNews

The Marine Institute in St. John’s hosted an open house event to celebrate World Oceans Day, inviting the public to learn more about the waters surrounding Canada. This initiative marks the establishment of World Oceans …

Garrett Barry Jun 06, 2026 1 link Media Coverage
Campbell River celebrates the ocean during Ocean Week | Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River celebrated Ocean Week from May 31 to June 8, 2026, with a diverse schedule of marine-themed events designed for residents of all ages. The week featured educational activities such as seaweed innovation tours, …

Campbell River Mirr… Jun 08, 2026 1 link Media Coverage
Can tidal turbines and fish co-exist? Nova Scotia project to find out

"For Bennett, the connection between ocean conservation and renewable energy development is a natural one and a sentiment that aligns with Ocean Week Canada and World Ocean Day on June 8."

Glenn MacDonald Jun 08, 2026 2 links Media Coverage
Sunshine Coast Ocean festival dives into deep questions, good news - Coast Reporter

This year, the seven-day event, held from June 8 to 14, features an increased quotient of Indigenous insight and collaboration from shíshálh Nation contributors.

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Ocean Week to be cel­eb­rated at Iona with films, dis­plays

World Ocean Week in Canada will be cel­eb­rated in Cape Bre­ton with a spe­cial morn­ing film screen­ing and break­fast at St. Columba Par­ish Centre in Iona on June 7. You can find the full article …

ROSEMARY GODIN LOCA… Jun 06, 2026 1 link Media Coverage
Plan the right way for Western Hudson Bay – Winnipeg Free Press

This opinion piece by Ron Thiessen of the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society argues for the immediate launch of a feasibility study for a National Marine Conservation Area in Western Hudson Bay. Thiessen highlights the …

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21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – June 5th to 7th

Entanglements: a Scientifically Accurate Ocean Circus Show for Ocean Week An exploration of ecological anxiety, grief, and hope. Island Circus Space presents Entanglements: a Scientifically Accurate Ocean Circus Show. The show pairs contemporary circus with …

Rory Dickinson Jun 05, 2026 1 link Media Coverage
Plan Western Hudson Bay Right From Day One - CPAWS Manitoba

It’s National Ocean Week and a fitting moment to recognize Manitoba as a coastal province. Churchill, known globally for its polar bears and beluga whales, sits at the heart of one of Canada’s most important …

Jun 05, 2026 1 link Partner & Blog Cove…