Monthly Archives: September 2008

University students preparing for SOI-IPY Antarctic Expedition

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Post-secondary students from around the world are preparing to participate in the Students on Ice-International Polar Year Antarctic University Expedition in February 2009. For more information about the expedition and how you can get involved, visit www.uantarctic.org! Below is a … Read more »

Celebrate “People at the Poles” Polar Day in Ottawa/Gatineau!

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IPY Polar Day: “People at the Poles” Canadians: Come celebrate IPY Polar Day – People at the Poles Learn more about the coolest part of Canada! Where: The Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau, QC Also available to everyone via live … Read more »

Large Arctic ice shelf breaks away, now adrift in Arctic Ocean

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The Canadian Press has reported that a massive Arctic ice shelf has broken free and is now adrift in the Arctic Ocean. See the story here. Large Arctic ice shelf breaks away, now adrift in Arctic Ocean The Canadian Press … Read more »

Ice shelves suffered major melting over summer

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The Ward Hunt Ice shelf The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has reported that Canada’s ice shelves suffered major melting over the summer of 2008. See the story here. Ice shelves suffered major melting over summer Canada’s ice shelves suffered massive erosion … Read more »