
What are Chinook Winds?
Chinook winds are a fascinating phenomenon experienced in the eastern Rocky Mountains and western Canadian Prairies and Great Plains. Learn
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Chinook winds are a fascinating phenomenon experienced in the eastern Rocky Mountains and western Canadian Prairies and Great Plains. Learn

The Backyard Friends is a series about animal pals that you might find in your backyard. No matter where we

We have started the new year, so I thought it would be a good time to give a little update

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It’s easy to find bat and other exotic animal specimens, especially with the rise of social media and online marketplaces.
Taylor Holmes is a Canadian multimedia journalist and aspiring polymath. She has an insatiable curiousity towards the world around her, though she’s particularly passionate about science, nature, language, history, fashion, and culture — and where these subjects intersect. Her love of the arts and sciences combined with her technical skills make Taylor a strong voice, which she strives to use to help others, both human and not, tell their stories.
Photo and video journalism are Taylor’s strengths, which she uses to bring the world to the viewer, and make complex topics interesting and accessible to broad audiences. The Yellow Bird is a place for Taylor to share her learnings with others, and to build a community of curious, creative, and compassionate people.
Taylor received her Bachelors of Communications in Journalism and Digital Media with Honours in 2023. She has gained experience in radio production, digital writing, and news reporting across Canada with the CBC. She also does freelance writing, videography, and photography. If you are interested in working with Taylor, you can contact her here.
