Rare Fire Tornado Filmed Over a Lake in Canada
A super-rare fire tornado, or a fire whirl, was filmed by a member of the British Colombia Wildfire Service in Canada last week.
A Beluga Whale Livestream Will Be Broadcasting This Weekend
Tomorrow (July 15) marks Arctic Sea Ice Day and to celebrate, two beluga whale live cams are being set up for online enthusiasts.
‘Thumbs Up’ Emoji Counts as Contract Agreement, Canadian Judge Rules
A judge in Canada has ruled that a "thumbs up" emoji not only constitutes an agreement to a contract, but is no less binding than an actual signature.
Photographer Sets Record for Deepest Underwater Photo Shoot
Photographer Steven Haining and model Ciara Antoski together set the record for the deepest photo shoot ever recorded when the two of them and a team of professionals completed a shoot 32 feet below the surface near Tobermory, Ontario, Canada.
Meta to Remove News From Facebook and Instagram in Canada
Meta has responded to new legislation passed in Canada yesterday by removing news content from both Facebook and Instagram.
Private Equity Firm Buys Henry’s, One of Canada’s Oldest Camera Stores
Private Equity Firm Lynx has announced that it has acquired Henry's: Canada’s Greatest Camera Store for an undisclosed amount.
The Camera Store in Canada Hit by Burglars: Over $30,000 of Gear Stolen
The Camera Store (TCS), one of the most popular camera, lens, and photography equipment retailers in western Canada, suffered a break-in this morning, May 3, and over $30,000 worth of Sony, Nikon, and DJI equipment was stolen.
Camouflaged Cameraman at Hockey Championships is a Crowd Favorite
Nathan Eidse is TSN's on-ice cameraman in Halifax who normally stays out of the spotlight thanks to his fully white outfit. But despite trying to blend in, Eidse has become a crowd favorite.
Photographer Tries to Find ‘Kissing Couple’ from His Photo 50 Years Later
A photographer has shared his 50-year-old photo of a mystery couple who were kissing their way around Canada in a bid to find the duo.
Photographer’s Encounter with Huge Grizzly Bear Known as ‘The Boss’
A photographer recalls his encounter with a legendary grizzly bear known simply as "The Boss" in Banff National Park, Canada.
Wild Octopus ‘Hugs’ Divers in a Rare Interaction During Photo Shoot
Recreational diver and amateur photographer Andrea Humphreys recently took a friend into the water who had never seen an octopus before. Not only did they find an octopus, but it also engaged closely with the divers for 40 minutes.
Photographer Captures ‘Spirit’ Black Bear with Rare White Coat
An extremely rare type of bear only found in a small area of British Columbia, Canada, was captured by lucky photographer Jenny Stevens.
Photographer Captures Two Grizzly Bears Brawling Over a Female
Photographer Jenny Stevens captured a pair of adolescent brown bears brawling with each other as they vie for the attention of a nearby female.
Great Grey Owl Lands on Wildlife Photographer’s Camera
Photographer Anaïs Trépanier ventured into the wilds with the hopes of capturing memorable photos but instead ended up as the subject of one when a giant grey owl swooped down and perched on her camera.
Influencer Sparks Controversy After Trying to Photograph a Bear in its Den
A video posted to TikTok that depicts an influencer disturbing a bear in its den while trying to capture it on camera is under investigation by Canada's Alberta Parks officials.
Canada’s Largest News Agency Moves Exclusively to Sony Cameras
The Canadian Press, the largest news organization in Canada, has announced that it would be switching its journalists entirely over to Sony camera equipment. Sony will become the exclusive imaging products provider for the media company.
Woman Stops for Selfie While Standing on Her Sinking Car
After a woman who brazenly drove her car across the top of a frozen river in Canada crashed through the surface, onlookers were confused and shocked to find that she stopped to take a selfie with the sinking car before making it to safety.
Photographer Provides Intimate Views Into the Lives of Polar Bears
Photographer Martin Gregus spent 33 days in the northern reaches of Canada and combined his drone photography and cinematography expertise to capture intimate and undisturbed moments of polar bears.
Lost Seal-Mounted Camera Found After Three Years with Footage Intact
A scientist from Halifax, Canada, has recovered a seal-mounted research camera lost in the ocean three and a half years ago. The camera was found to hold 19 hours of valuable research footage he never thought he would see.
These Easy-to-Read Lens Labels Help You Quickly Identify Gear
Canadian-based company Field Made Co. has designed a series of stylish lens cap indicator labels for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and Sigma lenses.
Judge Orders Photographer Pay $22,000 for Failing to Deliver Wedding
A judge has ordered a wedding photographer -- who failed to provide the photos and videos to his clients for six years -- pay a couple $22,000, chastising him for "deceitful behavior" and unsavory business practices.
Canadian Magazine Photo Life Has Shipped its Final Issue
Popular Canadian photography publication Photo Life has announced that the March 2021 issue will be its last. In a letter to readers on its website, the Photo Life team says that while it has weathered many of the storms the industry has faced, the pandemic was one it could not overcome.
Henry’s, Canada’s Top Photo Retailer, to Close a Quarter of Its Stores
Henry's, the largest photography retailer in Canada, has announced that it will shutter 7 of its 29 physical stores in a strategic restructuring designed to help it survive in a "post-pandemic world."
US Filmmaker Arrested While Documenting Pipeline Protest in Canada
US documentary filmmaker Melissa Cox had a run-in with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) this week while trying to document an indigenous protest in British Columbia. Despite the fact that she is a member of the press, the RCMP chose to arrest Cox, allegedly using "undue force" and tampering with her camera equipment in the aftermath.
Which Photojournalist Helped Design That $850 Jacket? An Examination
Photo Twitter collectively chuckled at the announced availability of Canada Goose’s Photojournalist Jacket. With editorial day rates hovering below $300/assignment, actual photojournalists were unlikely to be purchasing such a luxury item – even if it was inexpensive by Canada Goose standards.
Canadian Internet Authority Launches Free Stock Photo Library Full of Funny Stereotypes
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has released their very own stock photo library packed full of hilarious images of Canadian stereotypes. Hockey, maple syrup, poutine, moose (mooses?), they're all there and they're totally free to use as long as you give proper credit.
This Airport Made Fence Holes for Planespotting Photographers
There's a large community of planespotting photographers around the world who camp out at airports to photograph airplanes arriving and departing. A major airport in Canada has decided to serve its local photographers by creating dedicated holes in its fences for camera lenses to poke through.
Bride Ordered to Pay $89,000 After Trashing Wedding Photog Online
An angry bride has been ordered to pay a wedding photographer C$115,000 (~$89,000) by a Supreme Court judge in Canada. The court ruled that the woman had defamed the photographer through her online posts that trashed the wedding photography business.
This Timelapse of Canada’s Landscapes Spans 3,400 Miles and 54,000 Photos
Here's a new timelapse video that captures the epic beauty of Canada's vast landscapes. Photographer and filmmaker Florian Nick of Stuttgart, Germany, spent 6 weeks traveling 5,500km (~3,400mi) across British Columbia and Alberta, hunting for beautiful scenery. After shooting 54,000 photos, he turned them into this 3.5-minute video titled "ALIVE."
Drone Hits Passenger Plane in Canada
A drone struck a passenger plane in the skies over Jean Lesage International Airport in Québec City, the first time there has been a collision between a drone and a plane in Canada, the country's Minister of Transport says. The drone owner was flying illegally in a no-fly zone.