Northern Latitudes
Northern Latitudes is a Canadian-based podcast dedicated to exploring the people, places, news and events that make the great outdoors great.
Episodes
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 on the concept of Nature as Nurture, Dr. ...
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 the story of her brother’s struggle with...
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 guest’s journey reminds us that saying y...
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, one of the most devastating fires in re...
“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 lived for more than a year studying ...
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, who tragically lost his life to addi...
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 discussions. And what better way to celeb...
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 acclaimed book, “Lookout: Love, Solitud...
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 talented creative women as they embark on a...
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 embraced sustainable practices long before th...
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 topic of geoengineering and its potenti...
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 Science from the U of A ('09). It was her s...
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 Years of Scientific Imagery" by Katie Barret...
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 fostering connectivity and protecting b...
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 which will become the foundation of their u...
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 Lausen, the Director of Bat Conservation fo...
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 Broderick, Canadian Geographic Photogra...
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 knowledge about these majestic creature...
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 in early 2023 buried California moun...
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 documentary called "Wildflowers".
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