Welcome to the new bilingual CFES newsletters! These triannual updates are circulated in Spring, Fall, and Winter to present updates from the CFES Board of Directors and our Member Organizations. Interesting news and updates can be forwarded to us for inclusion in an upcoming newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletters below:
January 2026
CFES news featured here includes updates from the Special Council Meeting last December, the Earth Science careers site, a captivating new article on the 2025 Geologist in Residence, and a call for applications for open board positions! We are starting to feature member organizations in each of our newsletters to highlight the unique strengths each bring to CFES as we promote earth science across Canada! In this edition, you'll read about International Association of Hydrogeologists Canadian National Chapter (IAH-CNC). Enjoy!
September 2025
This edition includes an update about the 2025 AGM, a feature on the 2025 Mentorship medal recipient Jeanne Paquette, and a summary of Mark Smyk's time in Pukaskwa National Park as the 2025 Geologist-in-Residence.
Past CFES Video Newsletters
September 2021
Join CFES President Rachel Newrick as she introduces our recent Climate Change Statement (published in Geoscience Canada), the Climate Change Statement Pamphlet Development Task Force (led by Communications Director, Courtney Onstad), Geologize's "Practical Geocommunication" course, upcoming conferences & more!
March 2021
Set amongst the rocks of the Frank Slide, hear from President-Elect Rachel Newrick, Communications Director Courtney Onstad, and External Engagement Director Andy Abraham as they provide updates on CFES happenings and member organization updates.
December 2020
Join President Oliver Bonham, Outreach Director Beth McLarty Halfkenny and President-Elect Rachel Newrick as they provide well wishes and time sensitive updates in this holiday Coffee Chat.
November 2020
Join President-Elect, Dr. Rachel Newrick, as she discusses volunteering and mentoring in this Coffee Chat. Communications Director, Diane Hanano, presents the Mentorship Medal to Professor Dominique Weis, and CFES calls for some new directors.
September 2020
In this inaugural video newsletter, President-Elect Dr. Rachel Newrick provides some updates in the format of a 3-minute chat over a coffee.