Bats — long associated with vampires and superheroes and most often seen at night — are increasingly being noticed in daylight hours and behaving, well, kind of strangely. Not to worry, says . . .
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we explore the idea of including environmental protections in the Constitution and where Canadians stand on plastic-bag use in grocery stores.
Many have turned to technology. They’re now presenting virtual tours and field trips, digital outreach and online exhibitions. The shift toward technological options has been happening for years, but COVID-19 has accelerated many of those plans. Sites with money are partnering with production companies to create innovative online, interactive and virtual opportunities for people from around the world to visit. But even sites with limited budgets are finding ways to deepen the experience of remote visitors, offering video-casts, podcasts and live Zoom presentations and webinars. As a result, we can now visit more museums, art galleries, historic sites, zoos, and science and nature centres than ever before. We can travel the world.
OPERA What: The Small Rain with Isaiah Bell Where: earlymusic.bc.ca When: May 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: By donation Why: In his debut for Early Music Vancouver, Victoria tenor Isaiah Bell will . . .