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!
Families set to dive into literary adventures with the TD summer reading program
The TD Summer Reading Club returns to local libraries with a wide range of activities and programs for kids and their parents. We’ll hear from the program manager for the club at Library and Archives Canada, Lianne Fortin. We’ll also check in with Mathieu Frappier, the section head of youth resources at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux library. They speak with guest host Dionne Codrington.
Celebrating Ocean Week and World Ocean Day - Prince of Whales
As Ocean Week Victoria wraps up and we celebrate World Oceans Day today, we taking a moment to reflect on just how important the ocean is to so much of the world around us.
Ocean Week restoration brings volunteers and divers to Orca habitat in the Broughton Archipelago | North Island Gazette
During Ocean Week 2026, volunteers and divers collaborated on a marine habitat restoration project at Double Bay Sanctuary in the Broughton Archipelago to protect the ecosystem supporting wild orcas and humpback whales. The team successfully removed significant amounts of marine debris, including over 150 meters of pipe, derelict fishing gear, and tires, from a debris field covering approximately 3,700 square meters. This effort, coordinated by sanctuary manager Nicolette Audy and involving thirteen volunteers, highlighted both the scale of pollution and the vibrant health of the underwater environment. The initiative underscores Double Bay Sanctuary’s broader mission of marine stewardship, which includes plans for a marine mammal rescue center and an ethical retirement home for captive orcas.
Conférence: «Indispensable plancton» – UQAM.tv
This webpage hosts a 53-minute lecture titled "Indispensable Plankton," presented by Sakina-Dorothée Ayata, a marine ecology professor at Sorbonne University. The conference explores the critical role of plankton in aquatic ecosystems, highlighting its contribution to water purification, climate regulation, and global economies despite comprising over 98% of aquatic biomass. Ayata discusses the diverse nature of plankton and the significant threats it faces from climate change and biodiversity loss, drawing on her recent research published in BioScience. Organized as part of Canada Ocean Week with support from Quebec and French cultural institutions, the event aims to raise awareness about the immeasurable value of plankton to humanity.
Week-long Oceans Week event raises awareness with fun events
SHERBROOKE - More than a week of ocean-themed activities, education and community engagement wrapped up on June 7 as residents and visitors gathered at the Sherbrooke Village exhibit centre to
Postsecondary institutions celebrate Ocean Week, World Ocean Day with events, initiatives – Academica Group
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
L’océan à l’honneur avec l’Alliance Française à Halifax
The Alliance Française in Halifax celebrated Ocean Week with a diverse sociocultural program designed to highlight the importance of marine ecosystems and foster community engagement. Events included interactive activities for children at the Halifax Central Library, a screening of the film "La Vallée des fous," and a scientific panel featuring experts from Dalhousie University and the Ocean Frontier Institute. The initiative also involved a collective beach cleanup by staff and volunteers, concluding with a guided tour of Joan Jonas’s immersive exhibition at the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Arts. Through these combined artistic, educational, and scientific efforts, the organization aimed to raise awareness about ocean preservation and the collective responsibility to protect this vital environment.
IN PHOTOS: Change Islands community comes together for cleanup
The tiny community of Change Islands, located near Fogo, is doing its part to keep litter at bay. A cleanup was held earlier this month as part of Ocean Week. The fire department and town, in conjunction with the Shorefast Foundation, made it happen. Participants included all 11 students at A.R. Scammell Academy — ranging from Grades 2 to 12.
Public Service Announcement: Canada Day 2026 Holiday Hours and Activities | Town of Lincoln
Lincoln, ON – (June 23, 2026) – The Town of Lincoln wishes the community a safe and happy Canada Day. Some Town facilities and services will have altered hours for the Canada Day and the observed Statutory Holiday on Wednesday, July 1. PSA promotes the TD Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party and says, "Explore and travel Canada’s waterways on a GIANT Interactive Floor Map created by Ocean Week Canada."