Northern Latitudes

About Our Guest Prof. Samantha Lawler is an astronomer at the University of Regina who studies the Kuiper Belt — icy bodies beyond Neptune — to understand how the solar system formed. She lives on a farm outside Regina under dark Saskatchewan skies and has emerged as one of Canada's leading voices on satellite light pollution. She has an asteroid named after her. What This Episode Is About There a...

SMALL WINGS, OLD BONES Northern Latitudes — Episode Show Notes There's a thread connecting this episode that isn't obvious at first. One conversation is about something very much alive — small, social, and in trouble. The other is about something long gone, found frozen in rock on a high Arctic island. But both stories ask the same kind of question: what does an animal's fate tell us about the wor...

What the Ice Remembers Preserving Climate History with Alison Criscitiello Ice is one of the planet’s most faithful historians. Layer by layer, it records volcanic eruptions, atmospheric chemistry, temperature shifts, and traces of human activity stretching back tens of thousands of years. In this episode of Northern Latitudes , Bill Ault speaks with Alison Criscitiello, Director of the Canadian I...

Episode Re-Broadcast: Florence Williams The Healing Power of Nature In this re-broadcast episode of Northern Latitudes , we revisit a thoughtful and timely conversation with Florence Williams , journalist and author known for exploring the deep connections between human health and the natural world. Florence’s work sits at the intersection of science, psychology, and lived experience. In this conv...

Northern Latitudes Podcast Dr. Sylvia Pineda-Munoz | What Earth’s Deep Past Teaches Us About Our Climate Future What can the deep past tell us about the moment we’re living in now? In this episode of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault sits down with Dr. Sylvia Pineda-Munoz — a paleontologist, ecologist, and founder of Climate Ages — to explore how ancient climates, fossil records, and long-term e...

Northern Latitudes (Archive) Nature as Nurture — Dr. Melissa Lem The holiday season can be a time of connection and celebration—but it can also bring stress, exhaustion, and a sense of overload. In this archival episode of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault revisits a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Melissa Lem , family physician and a leading Canadian advocate for nature-based health. Drawing o...

Trina Moyles: Black Bear In Episode 45 of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault sits down with award-winning author and journalist Trina Moyles to explore her deeply moving new book Black Bear — a powerful blend of memoir, ecology, and family history rooted in the rugged landscapes of northern Alberta. Moyles, known for her wildfire memoir Lookout , turns her lens inward in this new work, tracing th...

Episode Description What happens when a life is defined by curiosity — and the willingness to just say yes ? In this episode of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault sits down with one of Canada’s most beloved science voices to talk about his new memoir, Just Say Yes . It’s a story of wonder, risk, and transformation — from humble beginnings to becoming a household name in science communication. Our...

In this powerful episode of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault speaks with filmmaker Trixie Pacis and aerial artist Sasha Galitzki about their remarkable new documentary Embers , which makes its global premiere at the 50th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival on November 4, 2025 . Embers follows Sasha through the emotional and physical aftermath of the 2024 Jasper National Park wildfire ,...

“Sisters of the Jungle - The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates" Keriann McGoogan holds a PhD in Biological Anthropology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s from the University of Calgary. Keriann McGoogan+1 Her field work has taken her deep into the tropical forests of Belize, where she studied howler monkeys, and to the remote dry forests of Madagascar, where she...

In this episode of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault sits down with Canadian broadcaster Scott Oake to discuss his deeply personal and moving new book, For the Love of a Son . Best known for his work in sports journalism, Oake talks about a different journey—his family's experience with addiction and loss. For the Love of a Son is a raw and heartfelt memoir about Scott and Anne Oake’s son, Bruce...

Welcome to a very special holiday edition of Northern Latitudes! I’m your host, Bill Ault, and as the snow settles outside and the year ends, we’re reflecting on the incredible conversations we’ve shared this year. From global insights with Gwynne Dyer… to environmental challenges and innovative ideas from Alex Gottlieb and Andrew Durocher… it’s been a year of thought-provoking and inspiring discu...

In this episode of Northern Latitudes, host Bill Ault engages in a compelling conversation with Trina Moyles, an award-winning author, journalist, and creative producer whose work delves into rural communities and their connections to land, wildlife, food security, and climate change. Trina shares insights from her experiences as a wildfire lookout in Canada’s boreal forests and discusses her accl...

Show Notes: Northern Latitudes with Bill Ault – Wildflowers: Revisiting Mary Schäffer Warren’s Legacy Episode Title: Wildflowers: A Creative Journey into the Past with Trixie Pacis and Meghan J. Ward Description: In this episode of Northern Latitudes , Bill Ault sits down with filmmakers Trixie Pacis and Meghan J. Ward to explore their new film, Wildflowers . The documentary follows a team of tale...

Episode Title: Rethinking Sustainability in History with The Green Ages Podcast: Northern Latitudes Host: Bill Ault Guest: Dr. Annette Kehnel Release Date: November 11th, 2024 Description: In this episode of Northern Latitudes , host Bill Ault sits down with Dr. Annette Kehnel to explore her thought-provoking book, The Green Ages . Dr. Kehnel shares insights into how historical communities embrace...

Episode Title: Intervention Earth: Geoengineering and Our Climate Future Podcast: Northern Latitudes Host: Bill Ault Guest: Gwynne Dyer Release Date: May 13th, 2024 Introduction: In this episode of Northern Latitudes, host Bill Ault is joined by renowned author and historian Gwynne Dyer to discuss his latest book, “Intervention Earth.” The conversation delves into the controversial yet critical to...

Host: Bill Ault Guest: Kristyn Carriere, Founder of Seven Summits Snacks Today, we’re thrilled to have Kristyn Carriere, one of the trailblazing founders of Seven Summits Snacks, join us. Seven Summits Snacks is revolutionizing the way we think about nutrition and energy on the go, with a focus on supporting those who aim to conquer their own summits. Kristyn has a BSc. in Nutrition and Food Scien...

Episode Overview: Join us this week on Northern Latitudes as we welcome special guest Bill Archer, a mission scientist from the Canadian Space Agency, for a captivating conversation about the sun, solar physics, and of course solar eclipses. Host: Bill Ault Guest: Bill Archer, Mission Scientist, Canadian Space Agency Release Date: April 15th, 2024 Recommended Resources: Books " Sun: One Thousand Y...

Today’s guest is Marcy Mahr, currently the Kootenay Conservation Program’s Kootenay Connect Manager. Marcy is a conservation ecologist with a lifelong passion to preserving and understanding the natural world. Her work spans several critical projects, but one that stands out is her involvement with the KCP. This innovative initiative is making waves in the realm of environmental conservation by fo...

Northern Latitudes Podcast: Episode Title - "Wings of Survival " Host: Bill Ault Guests: Leanna Carriere and Timm Dobert Episode Summary: In this episode of Northern Latitudes, host Bill Ault takes listeners on an extraordinary journey with guests Leanna Carriere and Timm Dobert. The duo shares their plans for a remarkable self-propelled trip from Alaska to the tip of South America, a journey whic...

Episode Title: Echoes in the Dark: Unveiling the Mysteries of Bats with Cori Lausen Host: Bill Ault Guest: Cori Lausen, Director of Bat Conservation, WCS Canada Release Date: March 4th, 2024 Introduction: Welcome to episode 30 of Northern Latitudes, where our host, Bill Ault, dives into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of bats. In this eye-opening conversation, we're joined by Cori Lau...

Journey Through the Lens with Brandon Broderick Episode Summary: In this episode of "Northern Latitudes," we sit down with the Canadian Geographic Photographer of the Year, Brandon Broderick. Join us as we discover the stories, challenges, and triumphs behind his award-winning photography and how he captured the stunning photograph of a Lynx that wom him the awad. Host: Bill Ault Guest: Brandon Br...

Episode Title: “The Arctic Sentinels: Polar Bears and Climate Change” with Andrew Derocher Show Notes: In this eye-opening episode of Northern Latitudes, we delve into the icy realms of the Arctic with distinguished guest Professor Andrew Derocher , a leading authority on polar bear ecology from the University of Alberta . With decades of research under his belt, Prof. Derocher brings a wealth of...

Snow is one of the most contradictory cues we have for understanding climate change. As in many recent winters, the lack of snowfall in December seemed to preview our global warming future, with peaks from Oregon to New Hampshire more brown than white and the American Southwest facing a severe snow drought. On the other hand, January has brought some heavy snow to New England, and record blizzards...

Mary Schäffer Warren (1861 - 1939) was 43 years old and recently widowed when she bucked Victorian-era conventions and reinvented herself as a mountain explorer, writer, and photographer. Over a century later, outdoor writer and historian Meghan J. Ward is entering her forties with new questions about her identity and her relationship with adventure and the natural world. The result is a documenta...