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!
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.
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 in a pop-up window on the Press Reader website. If you don't see it at the top of the home page, you'll find it in the Science section. Paid access is required to share a direct link or print a copy of the article.
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 tension between significant government investments in expanding the Port of Churchill for year-round shipping and the urgent need to protect the region's sensitive marine ecosystem, which supports polar bears, beluga whales, and Indigenous cultures. The article contends that conservation planning must precede industrial development to prevent irreversible environmental damage from increased vessel traffic and noise pollution. By citing successful conservation models in British Columbia and Quebec, the author asserts that a well-designed conservation area can balance economic opportunities with ecological stewardship. Ultimately, the piece calls on the federal government to partner with Manitoba and local communities to prioritize environmental protection alongside economic growth in the Hudson Bay region.
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 scientific research to tell the story of ocean deoxygenation and its impacts on local marine ecosystems. Audience members will be immersed in Barkley Canyon, off the coast of Vancouver Island, where warming waters are reducing oxygen and reshaping marine life. Featuring acrobatics, flow arts, contortion and truly breathtaking aerials! Tickets are $30 plus a sliding scale donation, with all proceeds going to two Indigenous charities on W̱SÁNEĆ land: the PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation and the W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society. Purchase your tickets here. Where: 903 Devonshire Road When: Saturday, June 7th – shows at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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 marine ecosystems.
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday - 100.1 BayFM
The "March for Atlantic Salmon" will take place on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook as part of World Oceans Week. Organized by the Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative, the event aims to promote ocean health and oppose the expansion of open-net salmon aquaculture, highlighting the endangered status of wild Atlantic salmon on the south coast. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink or blue and bring their families to join First Nations representatives, tourism operators, and concerned citizens. The gathering will also feature a special top chef pop-up celebration to complement the advocacy efforts.
Iona centre marks Ocean Week in Cape Breton | CBC
Ocean Week celebrations in Cape Breton feature community-led initiatives focused on water safety and environmental stewardship. Events hosted by the Iona Centre along the Bras d’Or Lake aim to educate the public on maintaining clean and healthy waterways. These activities highlight the cultural hub's role in promoting local environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
La saison des baleines est à nos portes - Baleines en direct
This webpage from Baleines en direct reports on the arrival of the whale watching season in the St. Lawrence River estuary, highlighting recent sightings of belugas, minke whales, and humpback whales. A notable feature is the return of Ti-Croche, a well-known common minke whale with a distinctive bicolored jaw, to the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. The article details observations from various regions, including Gaspésie and the Côte-Nord, while noting that climate change may be influencing beluga migration patterns. Coinciding with Ocean Week, the piece emphasizes the ecological importance of the St. Lawrence River as a feeding and resting ground for marine mammals. It concludes by thanking citizen scientists and research organizations for their contributions and inviting readers to submit their own wildlife observations.
Près de 160 kilos de déchets retirés des berges de la baie des Ha! Ha!
Près de 160 kilos de déchets ont été retirés des berges de la baie des Ha ! Ha ! lors d’une corvée de nettoyage organisée lundi dans le cadre de la 7e édition de la Semaine de l’océan Québec.