Northern Latitudes

05/24/2026

Some mornings the forest takes over.

This was one of those days — fog threading through the trees, dissolving into clouds.

05/05/2026

New Episode — The Crash Clock
A new episode of Northern Latitudes is out today — and it's one that's been on our minds since we hit stop on the recording.
Prof. Samantha Lawler is an astronomer at the University of Regina who studies the outer edges of our solar system. But over the last few years, she's become one of the most important voices in Canada on what's happening much closer to home: in the belt of sky just above our heads where thousands of satellites now orbit, with thousands more on the way.
The conversation covers the "crash clock" — her research showing how quickly the risk of a catastrophic satellite collision is growing. It covers the atmospheric effects of thousands of satellites burning up each year. It covers debris landing on Saskatchewan farms. And it ends with a genuine note of hope, which surprised us both.
34 minutes. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Link below. ⬇️
https://rss.com/podcasts/northernlatitudes/2791123

About Our GuestProf. 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 voice...

02/12/2026

New podcast episode alert! Allison Criscitiello an ice core scientist. An amazing guest, Ali is exactly the reason I started the podcast to learn intersting things. Smart, funny and I learned so much.
https://rss.com/podcasts/northernlatitudes/2538731/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

02/10/2026

New podcast episode out today. Allison Criscitiello an ice core scientist. An amazing guest, Ali is exactly the reason I started the podcast. Smart, funny and I learned so much.

https://rss.com/podcasts/northernlatitudes/2538731/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

What the Ice RemembersPreserving Climate History with Alison CriscitielloIce 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 ep...

01/13/2026

In the latest episode of Northern Latitudes, I chat with Dr. Sylvia Pineda-Munoz — a paleontologist, ecologist, and founder of Climate Ages — to explore how ancient climates, fossil records, and long-term ecological patterns can help us better understand today’s climate and biodiversity challenges.
Listen here:

Northern Latitudes PodcastDr. Sylvia Pineda-Munoz | What Earth’s Deep Past Teaches Us About Our Climate FutureWhat 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, eco...

12/01/2025

Black Bear Out Today. Get it wherever you buy your books. Highly recommended and already to of the list for 2026.

This week on Northern Latitudes:
Author, journalist, and former wildfire lookout Trina Moyles joins us to talk Black Bear — a gripping story of conflict, coexistence, and what our relationships with wild creatures reveal about ourselves.

From the dense boreal forests to the quiet moments of human–animal connection, Trina takes us deep into the world behind her writing.

Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/northernlatitudes/2359092
🐾 Black Bear is available wherever books are sold.

Trina Moyles: Black BearIn 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...

11/17/2025

New episode Monday!

This week on Northern Latitudes, I sit down with legendary science broadcaster Bob McDonald to talk about his new memoir Just Say Yes — from saying yes to wild assignments, to making science fun and accessible for everyone.

Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen & subscribe:https://rss.com/podcasts/northernlatitudes/2329915
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11/11/2025

Big guest next week: Bob McDonald joins Northern Latitudes! We talk curiosity, science storytelling, and the power of saying “yes” to the unknown.

🎧Drops next week — follow to get the alert.

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11/06/2025

Coming Soon: A Familiar Voice with an Extraordinary Story

My next guest is a household name — a voice many Canadians grew up with. In this upcoming episode, he reflects on a lifetime of curiosity, discovery, and saying yes to the unknown.

This one’s special. You’ll know who it is the moment he speaks. It’s not often I get to interview a Canadian icon.

Episode drops November 17th— stay tuned.

11/04/2025

This week on the podcast -Embers tells the story of aerial artist Sasha Galitzki, who lost her home in the devastating Jasper National Park wildfire — and found a new way to soar.
Directed by Trixie Pacis, this powerful documentary follows Sasha’s journey of resilience, art, and environmental activism in a world forever changed by fire.

Join host Bill Ault for this week’s Northern Latitudes podcast as we explore the making of Embers, its deep emotional roots, and the creative spark behind its global premiere at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform.
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